Ciputra and Mitsui Fudosan Develop Ecopolis Tangerang
TANGERANG — Integrated property developments are one way of meeting demand for housing connected to public facilities, commercial activities and transport. In Tangerang, this approach can be seen in the development of Ecopolis CitraRaya Tangerang, an area of about 100 hectares developed since 2013 through a collaboration between Ciputra Group and Mitsui Fudosan Asia, a Japanese property developer.
Ecopolis is located within CitraRaya Tangerang, a self-contained township spanning about 2,760 hectares. The area brings together housing, commercial spaces, lifestyle facilities and amenities that support residents’ daily activities.
The collaboration between Ciputra Group and Mitsui Fudosan Asia combines experience in developing residential areas and townships in Indonesia with a Japanese perspective on property development. Ecopolis’s growth is part of CitraRaya’s evolution in response to demand for homes connected to a range of urban facilities.
In property development, supporting facilities are one factor shaping the links between housing and economic and social activity. Facilities across CitraRaya include shopping centres, a hospital, educational institutions, office areas, sports centres and family recreation destinations.
Joni Jingga, Senior Marketing Manager of CitraRaya Tangerang, said changing needs were influencing how residential areas are developed. Residents increasingly consider the wider environment when choosing a place to live, rather than focusing solely on the house itself, he said, and value the convenience of managing daily activities.
“When choosing a home, people are actually considering not only the building, but also the life they will lead around it. How children can access education, how families can obtain healthcare, and how they can enjoy time together without always having to travel long distances are becoming increasingly relevant considerations. That is why the development of an area should be seen as a process of building a living environment that can grow alongside its community,” Joni said.
Ecopolis offers a range of residential clusters with different architectural styles and design approaches, including Belle Fleur, The Leaf, Aurora, Fresco, EcoResidence, The Trees and Fountain, as well as the EcoHome vertical housing development. The variety is intended to meet residents’ preferences in design, space requirements and family lifestyles.
One of the developments in the area is Fountain, which offers two-storey homes with a modern design. Nearby, EcoClub and EcoPlaza add to residents’ activities, from sport and recreation to dining and family gatherings. Within the Fountain cluster, the Concorde type has been designed around modern living, with an emphasis on smart living and environmental awareness, including the use of smart-home features.
Commercial and recreational facilities in CitraRaya include Mal Ciputra Tangerang, EcoPlaza and EcoClub. Ciputra Hospital is one of the healthcare facilities serving the community in the area. Educational options include institutions such as Sekolah Citra Berkat and Sekolah Tarakanita.
Other facilities include an office park, WaterWorld, World of Wonders, Little Kyoto EcoPark and various places of worship. Together, these amenities form an ecosystem linking housing with education, healthcare, work, commerce and recreation.
In terms of mobility, Ecopolis has access to regional transport networks. The area is about 10 minutes from the Bitung Toll Road access point, connecting CitraRaya with various parts of Tangerang and Jakarta. In addition to the toll road, the Trans CitraRaya shuttle bus offers an alternative, with routes to several areas, including Tangerang, Jakarta and Bandung.
Connectivity to facilities within the development and access to surrounding areas are part of CitraRaya’s ongoing development. For residents, these links offer options for reaching destinations connected with everyday activities. From a development perspective, connectivity is one of the factors to consider when integrating housing with economic and social activity.