Supeblocks sprouting in Jakarta

JAKARTA (JP): At present in Jakarta there are a number of developments which have been dubbed superblocks by their developers.

According to PT First Pacific Davies, an international property consultant, a superblock is a large composite development where several uses are combined.

One of the best examples found worldwide is Hong Kong's Pacific Place Project. Pacific Place is made up of two five-star hotels, an apartment complex, a large shopping center and two office towers, First Pacific's spokeswoman Desy Mutialim said.

She said a recent study estimated that a total of 17 superblocks will be developed in Central Jakarta before the year 2000. Probably the first superblock to be completed will be Kota BNI complex.

Wisma 46 forms the centerpiece of the Kota BNI superblock, comprising offices, residential condominiums and a shopping center. (bas)