Rapid urbanization, inadequate infrastructure, and environmental challenges are driving an exciting transformation in Indonesia's cities.

These forces create remarkable opportunities to reshape urban living, enhance the quality of life, and propel cities toward a future of sustainable growth and global relevance.

Karsa City Lab is committed to being a catalyst, helping cities elevate globally through accelerated and collaborative growth: Provide broad perspectives, to developing the city and tackling urban challenges.

Official Logo Karsa City Lab
Karsa is a term that signifies a strong will. This name is intended to serve as a tangible message to all parties, reflecting the vision of this institution in its efforts to elevate cities across Indonesia.
We hope to, Elevate Cities
Globally.

The Vision

Shaping strategic perspectives on developing and tackling urban challenges across cities in Indonesia.

Urban issues are complex. Thus, they can't be
tackled by only one discipline, even a process. 
We do 360 approach, that can be defined by, Urban issues are complex. Thus, they can't be tackled by only one discipline, even a process. We do 360 approach, that can be defined by,
  1. Notion
  2. Narratives
  3. Creation
In carrying out our role, core values serve as guidelines to ensure the creation of an ideal city in a purposeful manner.
  • Collaborative.

    Collaboration ensures that every voice is heard, every idea is valued, and every effort contributes to sustainable progress.

  • Multidiscipline.

    Urban challenges are complex, requiring solutions that bridge various fields of expertise. By uniting diverse perspectives, we develop innovative, comprehensive strategies that address cities' multifaceted needs.

  • Global.

    In accelerating a city’s growth, making it a global city in terms of function and role must be the core principle. The focus should be on enhancing its relevance and ensuring it contributes meaningfully to the world stage.

We focuses on five key areas of development, addressing critical issues to elevate Indonesian cities globally.
  • Mobility

    Transportation, complete street, etc.

  • Livability

    Third spaces, Housing, Health facilities, education, revitalization, etc.

  • Environment

    Wastewater treatment, disaster management, waste reduction, expand clean water access, etc.

  • Governance

    Citizen Response Management (CRM), Integrated public service apps, etc.

  • Strategic Communication

    City branding, government communication strategy, etc.