However, this progress does not come without social and environmental costs. Once lush with dense trees, forests, and rice fields, Cibening Village is gradually transforming into a "new city" with all its bustling activities.

The dialectics of development?

It is expected to significantly reduce travel time from Jakarta to Purwakarta and attract further investments in West Java, ultimately stimulating economic growth.

This toll road, part of the National Strategic Project, stretches approximately 64.05 kilometers, passing through Bekasi, Karawang, and Purwakarta.

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This issue is particularly prevalent in densely populated suburban areas.

Explore my ongoing, long-term photography project on suburban development here:

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