Andean cooperation in historic centers' rehabilitation
Bogota's historic center is spectacular. Beautiful and surprisingly well-preserved colonial buildings flank the narrow, cobbled streets. At the end of the steep ascent one can see the Cerros Orientales, the imposing mountains that rise abruptly 600 meters above the city. This sight is unusual in a city that, despite being located in the Andean range, tends to focus its attention on the flat savanna where most of its urban sprawl is located. Unfortunately, the historic district has suffered from gradual but steady decay during the last few decades. The main colonial and republican landmark buildings are generally well maintained, but most of the area suffers from problems such as severe lack of economic development, crime, near total lack of green spaces, degradation of low-income homes, and strong social inequality. Read more or join the discussion.
Tentu kita masih ingat mengenai proses normalisasi waduk pluit yang dilakukan beberapa bulan lalu dan sempat menuai banyak protes dari warga setempat. Namun proses normalisasi waduk tersebut tetap terus dilakukan oleh Pemerintah daerah DKI Jakarta dengan tujuan mengembalikan fungsi waduk seperti semula yaitu tempat penampungan air. Bantaran waduk yang dulu menjadi tempat pembuangan sampah dan pemukiman kumuh, kini menunjukkan penampilan yang berbeda. 
