In an effort to maintain Jakarta's commitment as a cultural global city actor, the Jakarta Experience Board (JXB) collaborates with Jakarta City Branding (JCB) and the Indonesian Architects Association (IAI Jakarta) which is fully supported by the DKI Jakarta Provincial Government through the Tourism and Creative Economy Agency, presenting the Jakarta ReImagined: Placemaking Design Competition event.

Ultimafriends, have you ever looked at a space in Jakarta and thought, "This place could actually be made more interesting?" Well, that's the spirit that Jakarta ReImagined is trying to evoke.

 

Jakarta ReImagined isn't just about how attractive a space looks. More than that, this competition encouraged the birth of ideas on how public spaces can become inclusive, functional places for the community, while also opening up opportunities for the development of tourism and the creative economy. The Head of the Jakarta Provincial Tourism and Creative Economy Office, Andhika Permata, stated that this initiative aligns with the vision to establish Jakarta as a cultural global city. According to him, optimizing public spaces can also create new attractions in the tourism and ecotourism sectors, while also being a catalyst for the growth of the creative economy. 

Showcase & Awarding Night Jakarta ReImagined 2026 is held openly to the public and free of charge at Melting Pop, M Bloc Space , on Sunday, August 30, 2026. The event starts at 09.00 until finished.

In addition to viewing selected installations, visitors can also participate in talks , enjoy various entertainment, and visit creative markets and community booths . The series of activities then concluded with an awards ceremony for the JaRe 2026 winners, a tribute to their creativity in creating innovative public spaces.

So, for Ultimafriends who are interested in the world of design, architecture, creativity, community, or simply want to see how a city can be developed through new ideas, Jakarta ReImagined is an interesting example of how creativity can play a role in shaping a city.