<![CDATA[Jakarta, as a rapidly growing megacity, faces persistent air pollution challenges, particularly along major pedestrian corridors. This study evaluates the ecological and social impacts of the revitalization of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) pedestrian corridor from Blok M to the Bundaran Hotel Indonesia. Using Sentinel-2 satellite imagery (2018, 2020, 2022) and GIS analysis, changes in land cover were quantified, revealing a significant increase in green space from 49.9 ha in 2018 to 79 ha in 2020, followed by a decline to 71.1 ha in 2022. Gravimetric analysis was applied to measure particle emissions deposition on selected plant species, showing that Bougainvillea glabra exhibited the highest average particle retention capacity (0.030 g/m²/day), while Tabebuia rosea and Spathodea campanulata had the lowest (0.002 g/m²/day). Traffic volume monitoring indicated a correlation between reduced vehicle counts and improved vegetation deposition efficiency. A public perception survey (n = 37) using a Likert scale revealed strong user preference for shaded seating, diverse flowering plants, and unobstructed visibility for safety. The findings highlight the need for species selection that combines high ecological performance with public landscape aesthetic preferences. Strategic integration of high-retention, visually appealing vegetation into pedestrian landscapes, policy reinforcement for green space expansion, and participatory design approaches is needed to enhance the corridor’s landscape quality and user comfortability.]]>
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