22/05/2026
Take a look at Manila on this map—it’s almost entirely swallowed by concrete. 🏙️❌ It’s a massive cautionary tale of what happens when urban planning ignores nature.
But this is exactly why the future belongs to Porac, Pampanga. 🏔️✨
As Porac undergoes an economic boom, we have a blank canvas to get it right. Nestled at the foothills of the Zambales mountains, Porac doesn't need to repeat Manila's mistakes. By focusing on smart, vertical developments and preserving our natural green belts, we can grow without losing our lungs. 🌿🏢
Let's build smart, build up, and turn Porac into the Green Capital of Central Luzon! 🇵🇭💚
𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗘𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗦𝗢𝗨𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗧 𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗣𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗦?
As Southeast Asia’s capital cities continue to experience rapid urbanization and population growth, how much lush greenery still remains within these expanding urban landscapes?
Here’s a visualization showing how much of the capital cities are still covered with forests, grasslands, or with considerable vegetation as of 2025, based on the latest update from the Esri Sentinel-2 10m Land Use/Land Cover data.
Greenery coverage across the 10 ASEAN capital cities varies greatly. Naypyidaw and Vientiane remain among the greenest, while densely populated capitals such as Jakarta and are already heavily built up with buildings, roads, and other infrastructure.
Urban forests and vegetation play a crucial role in reducing heat, improving air quality, and protecting water resources, helping make cities more livable and resilient.
Long-term efforts, such as in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, to restore and expand green spaces are already delivering benefits to residents, from cooler surroundings to healthier urban environments.
