Royal Botanica Park Sumatera, Cluster Grandis and Livingston, has obtained GREENSHIP Neighborhood Gold certification, awarded by Green Building Council Indonesia in recognition of its measurable sustainability performance at the district scale.

The certificate and plaque were presented during a ceremony at Grand City Hall Medan, North Sumatra. Ir. Ignesjz Kemalawarta, M.B.A., GP., Chairman of Green Building Council Indonesia, handed the plaque to Drs. Tarman Hartono, MM, Commissioner of Royal Sumatra. The certificate was presented to Irwan Tenggara, ST., MM., Housing Project Manager of PT. Majaindo Citra Swakarsa. The event was attended by the Regent of Deli Serdang, dr. H. Asri Ludin Tambunan, M.Ked(PD).

Addressing Urban Growth Through Integrated Area Planning

Urban expansion in North Sumatra, particularly in Medan and Deli Serdang, continues to accelerate alongside economic development and housing demand. Rapid urbanization places pressure on water resources, waste management systems, mobility networks, and overall living quality.

GREENSHIP Neighborhood provides a certification framework to assess sustainability performance at the district or township scale. The system evaluates ecological land enhancement, connectivity and accessibility, water and waste management, community wellbeing strategies, and energy efficiency within buildings.

Gold Rating with 73 Verified Points

Royal Botanica Park Sumatera achieved GREENSHIP Neighborhood Gold certification with a total score of 73 points based on measurable performance across all assessment categories.

The Gold rating confirms that the development has met GBCI’s sustainability standards through integrated planning and structured environmental management.

“Area planning determines environmental quality over the long term. Through GREENSHIP Neighborhood, GBCI promotes integrated, data driven development that considers resource management and community wellbeing. The certification verifies performance in connectivity, water management, waste management, and open space provision,” stated Ir. Ignesjz Kemalawarta, M.B.A., GP., Chairperson of Green Building Council Indonesia.

Strengthening Sustainable Township Standards in Indonesia

Through GREENSHIP Neighborhood certification, GBCI advances sustainable district development standards at the national level. The framework ensures that area development prioritizes environmental quality, resource efficiency, and community wellbeing alongside physical construction.

The achievement of GREENSHIP Neighborhood Gold certification by Royal Botanica Park Sumatera demonstrates that urban growth can align with measurable environmental management and responsible long term planning.

GBCI will continue to promote sustainable neighborhood standards across Indonesia to support urban development that responds to resource constraints and strengthens environmental resilience.