Indonesia is pushing forward with plans for a new, green, futuristic capital city. However, many citizens are expressing doubts about whether the new capital will fulfill its grand vision.

Indonesia is racing to build a new capital, promising a greener, futuristic city. But many citizens aren't convinced it will live up to the vision. <img alt="People walk around Nusantara, where Indonesia aims to move its capital. Jakarta, the current capital and the world" src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4500x3000+0+0/resize/4500x3000!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fbd%2F74%2F24a82ea44562a145993b18a22870%2F20260104-dsc2917-edit.jpg" /><p>Ind...