Depok Promotes Square And Park For Youth Expression Room In The Midst Of The 'SCBD' Phenomenon

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JAKARTA - Head of the Regional Development Planning and Research Development Agency for Depok City, Dadang Wihana, said the city government has provided public squares and 55 parks in urban villages for expression of residents, including teenagers.

"There is Depok City Square and GOR on Jalan Boulevard, GDC which provide complete facilities for residents' activities," Dadang said in Depok, Thursday, July 28, quoted from Antara.

Even this year, Depok will also build a square in the western region, in Sawangan/Bojongsari District.

"We are planning several public space spots as directed by the Mayor, including for the youth market, and some for events (events) that accommodate youth activities," he said.

Responding to the emergence of the phenomenon of "Citayam Fashion Week" in the Dukuh Atas area, Central Jakarta, Dadang said, "We try not to get involved in the hubbub of the phenomenon calling itself Sudirman, Citayam, Bojonggede, Depok (SCBD) which is a trending topic even though the name Depok is starting to be associated with this condition."

"To the parties, let's explore proportionally based on the data, not responding only based on developing issues, (but first check) who and where they come from and what their goals are," he said.

However, he said, the city government is ready to facilitate the implementation of positive youth activities and provide space for them to do activities.