Abstract
Urban development in many countries in the developing Asia and Pacific region faces many challenges confronting social - economic development issues and environmental issues. Two strategies in urban development currently adopted by the City Government of Yogyakarta are the revitalization of the city center through improved traffic management and pedestrianization and de-concentration of city development and promoting new growth centers.
While the main aim of such strategy is to attract investment and create a conducive business climate, it also reduces problems associated with air quality caused by congestion in the city center and traffic jams, and underutilization of road network. The increased use of pedestrian area, non-motorized vehicles, public transport and reduction of traffic delays will reduce emissions and energy consumption. The measures will increase attractiveness of the city for investment, tourism and business as well as improving local environmental condition and global emissions reduction.
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