Jakarta - In commemoration of World Habitat Day and World Cities Day (HHD-HKD) 2023 with the theme "Resilient Urban Economy towards Sustainable Settlements for All", Minister of Public Works and Public Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono invites all elements of society to take part in real action to change cities in Indonesia for the better.

"Hopefully today's Habitat Day and World Cities Day 2023 can inspire us to build better cities in the future. Today we take a leisurely walk while cleaning to encourage people to take real action to make cities better," said the Minister Basuki at the Fun Walk and Clean-up Parade, Sunday (15/10/2023).

Minister Basuki said, all the ideals stated in the exhibition entitled "One Good Day 2045" must start from now on with efforts that everyone can start, such as planting trees which can definitely change the city for the better.

"We have to realize that we have to change, 2045 is not a long time, if it doesn't start now, when else. It has to start now with young people who determine what the future will be like," said Minister Basuki.

Minister Basuki added, to make a better city, a touch of aesthetic elements is also needed to give a better feel.

"Therefore, currently we are building bridges and other buildings involving architects so that it is not just concrete but has an aesthetic element," said Minister Basuki.

Director General of Human Settlements of the PUPR Ministry, Diana Kusumastuti, said that the exhibition entitled "One Good Day 2045" contained lessons about the development of settlements and urban areas in Indonesia 100 years after Indonesia's independence.

"With better quality, and in accordance with the ideals born from the Habitat Conference as stated in the New Urban Agenda (NUA) which is in line with the Sustainable Development Goals and also the President's mandate," said Diana. (*)

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