Buan-damiag by Diane Rosal

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT This is the first time we, BS Architecture IV‐2 SY 2012‐2013, were able to finish a project like this, and we are humbled by all of the effort that it takes the team to put something like this together. It may be our names written on the contributors’ page, but our efforts are only a portion of the work that went into this magazine. We are heartily thankful first and foremost, to our mentor and adviser, Architect and Urban Planner Anthony Yan, who enabled us develop an understanding about the significance of the project. He kept everything on track and gave all of us encouragement throughout the process. With his guidance and support, this small undertaking progressed from its inception to its conclusion (with his help even now as we start with small projects, we have become more knowledgeable and concerned with the shaping of the world). We also offer our regards and blessings to all of those who bear with us and supported us in any respect during the progression of the project. Most importantly, we thank God for blessing us and guiding us every day and for enabling us to cooperate with each other.

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CONTENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i COPYRIGHT ii INTRODUCTION 1 MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN 2 MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON 3 MESSAGE FROM THE ADVISER 4 BACKGROUND 6 PROJECT INTENT 7 GOAL 8 OBJECTIVES 9 BRT OBJECTIVES 10 ABOUT BRT 11 ARTICLE 12 MASTERPLAN 14 PERSPECTIVE 98 TEXTIMONIALS 100 THE MINDS 102

INTRODUCTION Welcome! We are honored to oﬀer you this folio that can serve as a guide to a new level of change and improvement to the whole province of Iloilo. This project aims to help improve the de‐ velopments in the province through the use of BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) System as a sustainable strategy. Instead of long discussions of architectures and deep illus‐ trations of technical concepts, this folio is designed to “prime the pump”. The goal is not to necessarily provide every possible detail about every project, but it is our objective to give the locale what they need to get going as quickly as possible so that they can start moving forward. This is organized into parts that categorize topics or zon‐ ings into major groups. Then the supporting pages deals with the more specific details. This material contains our proposed linear transit oriented developments along the proposed BRT line. The first station of the BRT will be located near the airport connecting and spreading to other municipalities of Iloilo. Each of us was given the opportuni‐ ty to have their own proposed developments on their proper sites following the land use map of the province with a BRT station provided at the center of each proposed development. We hope this folio of ours will help to the development of the province of Iloilo. We hope this folio of ours will help to the development of the province of Iloilo.

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

It is with distinct pleasure to know

that our Planning Class of 4th Year Architec‐ ture students in the PUP College of Architec‐ ture and Fine Arts embarked on this kind of research that will not only be just an academic requirement but moreso, something that would benefit the public directly.

The site considered being Iloilo is

one of the more exciting urban cities in the Vi‐ sayas and in the country as well. As such the government needs to continually update its physical needs as embodied in the existing Physical Framework Plan it has as of the pre‐ sent. Communal facilities must be upgraded in time according to felt needs and urban amenities must further be enhanced to fully cope with rapid urbanization. These things once realized as maybe guided in part by this study must surely have positive impact as it may improve more the quality of life in the city.

In behalf of the college, we are one

in endorsing this activity and here’s wishing you success in your endeavor as we hope this research‐study will find its way to the oﬃcials of Iloilo City and may it be worthy of their attention. ARCHT. TED VILLAMOR G. INOCENCIO,FUAP, March COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS DEAN

Congratulations to the partici‐

pants as well as to your research adviser/co‐ author, Archt. Anthony Yan for a worthy cause and here’s wishing you Godspeed!

Your work deserves emula‐

tion as it represents a progressive and responsible gesture of archi‐ tecture students to serve the pub‐ lic.

Having

dedicated

and

oﬀered your planning and de‐ sign project to the local govern‐ ment of Iloilo Province as a blue print for the Bus rail system is a manifestation of your concern to meet the challenges in transpor‐ tation innovations and to be at par with international standards. This is a timely awakening which is hoped to set the motion for our government administra‐ tors to eﬀect the long awaited change perceived to be long overdue. Arch/Enp. Anthony Yan

MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIRPERSON

deserves full credit for having proved as an eﬀective mentor in guiding and inspiring the young and aspiring architecture stu‐ dents.

Your CAFA family

can only beam with pride as we share this unprecedented accom‐ plishment with you. Congratula‐ tions to all of you for conceptual‐

ARCHT. DR./AR. JOCELYN A. RIVERA‐LUTAP

izing a worthy project.

COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS CHAIRPERSON

MESSAGE FROM THE ADVISER

The Philippines is mov‐

ing towards global change and is now considered at its tipping point of obtaining great economic growth. There are great outpourings of new and future developments that can help the country towards prosperity. But changes can often aﬀect how we plan and develop our country, our regions, our cities, down to our ba‐ rangays. This Studio aimed to pro‐ vide future developments that can hinder or limit the damage to our environment and create a sustaina‐ ble community and regions. Using eﬀective urban planning, urban de‐ sign, and architecture skills which the students had learned during the course of their studies we can create new developments that can be help‐ ful to the social, institutional, infra‐ structure, environmental, and eco‐ nomical aspects of a municipality or a country.

ARCH/ENP. ANTHONY YAN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND FINE ARTS FACULTY

The proposed Iloilo Urban Development will create a great avenue for

potential provincial growth that can be a great precedent to their regions in the country. Tackling the needs of eﬀective transportation that can contribute to the ur‐ ban development, the class introduces the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) as the spine of our linear development. Developments that cater all facets of lifestyle that an Iloca‐ no and its tourist will be delighted to visit and get involved to. Aside from the BRT, the development aimed to create a walkable city and an environment where the built and natural environments complement each other to satisfy the needs of its inhabitants.

As we turn on the pages of the magazine we will see diﬀerent ideas that

turns into superb drawings that were created through all the years of learning and hard work. These ideas were combined to create one urban fabric that is surround‐ ed with built and natural environments that forms the recreational parks and other infrastructure developments. It will help to transform and uplift the Ilocano’s great pride towards urban growth.

We congratulate the great eﬀorts made by the team and other contrib‐

uting bodies in creating this masterpiece that will soon be a great foundation for more studies and developments. These works will be the epitome of success of all students and professors from the College of Architecture and Fine Arts of the Poly‐ technic University of the Philippines.

The aim of the project is to provide a great magnitude of imagination to

present future developments. Future developments that can be considered and im‐ plemented and even tap as reference point for other possible regions of growth. This magazine was developed by the BS Arch IV‐2 Planning Class 3 AY 2012‐1213 students to be a gift to the nation itself and also to the chosen community.

BACKGROUND Iloilo is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its former name was Irong‐irong which came from the word “ilong” or nose because of its nose like shape of land. It is the third‐largest province in Western Visayas after Palawan and Negros Occidental. Its capital is the City of Iloilo, which is also one of the major urban centers in the Philippines. Iloilo serves as the gateway to the region. It is a stopover for tourists heading to the beaches of Boracay and Palawan and the nearby provinces of Guimaras, An‐ tique, Capiz, and Aklan. Iloilo has a rich heritage that is showcased in many festivals celebrated in the city and various towns of the province. Dubbed as the “Province of Fes‐ tivals”, Iloilo is proud of its nationally acclaimed Dinagyang Festival, together with smaller but similarly riveting festivities in the province, blends the pagan and the Christian in a street dance masuerade honoring Sto. Nino. Iloilo is endowed with natural wonders, Highland attractions from the cascades and waterfalls of the mountains to rice terraces and heights in its hin‐ der lands. Worth visiting are various islands and islets of Iloilo that abound with white sand beaches and ornamented with tropical palms. Experience breezy fun while on an island hopping getaway.

Iloilo is a fast‐growing and promising province because of its

excellent public governance. Today, Iloilo is a popular convention and meeting destination because of its Airport of International standards. Its international airport also made the province very promising with its tourism and local de‐ velopment. We have seen that the future developments in the province have the potential to have and will be successful with the help of a modern system of transportation or the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) System. To help the province of Iloilo, We made this project to be a guide or help for the future develop‐ ments in the province.

PROJECT INTENT loilo is a chartered developing locale which wishes nothing but the best for its constituents. Our class was assigned to make studies pertaining to the enhancement of the city. This was one of the reasons why our group’s attention was caught and was pursued to make some researches towards it. The research interests involve the improvement of Iloilo, and the proposals for the redevelopment of some specific areas in the aforementioned. This includes researches on the its present issues and situations , what are our thoughts and say towards it and how we will be able to offer solutions to its issues. The making of this magazine will be beneficial for the locality because it is composed of the different types of developments that may be suitable to be built for each site. These proposals are all based on studies that were made earlier, before the drawings and other presentations occured. Since the contents of these material are all based on professional studies, the readers may find it as a useful reference when it comes to development proposals for the said area. At the same time that this magazine brings pros for the locale, the researchers of this material, are also benefitted. Because of our eagerness to provide a fruitful outcome, our researching skills, graphics and presentation skills were also practiced and enhanced as well. Through this magazine, we hope to feed the readers with prolific materials that will be helpful in providing ideas for the enhancement of the sites. As architecture students, we have the potentials and we may say that we are capable of finding answers to present issues faced by the locale. Through proper researches and analysis done, we were able to find out what their current status are and by this, we were able to formulate proposals with the objective of giving the city a better chance to be more functional, efficient and effective. We hope this folio of ours will help to the development of the province of Iloilo.

GOAL

The ultimate goal of this project is to

provide the locale with a compilation of thoughts and ideas that would be very use‐ ful for their development and enhance‐ ment. The researchers aim to share the knowledge and concern to the involved province not just to be urbanized but to scrutinize the condition and development for the said project. This material also aims for

better

transportation

system

(specifically the BRT system) and an eﬀec‐ tive & functional development for the us‐ ers.

OBJECTIVES To be able to come up with a material which the readers would find very useful in dealing with the development of Iloilo. To develop a project that will support and complement the existing infrastructures. To properly zone the future developments based on the proper land‐use of the province. To cater an urban development that will respond to the local demands To satisfy the functions of each structures both for transportation and structural development of the city. One specific agenda is the suggestion of having an eﬃcient public transportation system through Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) which will serve as a catalyst for an eﬀective transportation system.

BRT OBJECTIVES To construct a BRT station for every 500 m. distance which will be located at the center of each chosen site. To minimize traﬃc congestion by providing specific lanes for puv,the BRT LINE,and for bicycles. To adapt simple yet eﬀective sustainable strategies lanes,wider

such

providing

pathwalks

for

bicycle

pedestrians,

planting abundant trees,and minimizing the cause of heat island eﬀect.

ABOUT BRT

What is a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit)? ‐is a high quality, high capacity rapid transit system that, in many ways, improves up‐ on traditional rail transit systems. Vehicles travel in exclusive lanes, avoiding traﬃc. Passen‐ gers walk to comfortable stations, pay their fares in the station, and board through multiple doors like a train. Service is frequent and fast. Vehicles can be powered by hybrid electric or clean diesel, and in the future may be powered by zero‐emission fuel cells. Why BRT? •

THE MOST EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORT SYSTEM

Objectively, the question is not “why BRT,” but rather “why not BRT?” BRT can ex‐

ceed the performance of even the best rail systems at a fraction of the cost. In many places, BRT is now the preferred transit mode, because it costs less and accomplishes more. Bay Ar‐ ea residents understand that in order to reduce congestion on the streets and pollution in the air, we must continually improve our public transit system. •

BETTER QUALITY, BETTER SERVICE.

With BRT, customers can choose between express and local routes. Better service means more transit riders and a more sustainable community. •

FIGHTING GLOBAL WARMING.

BRT is the best transit strategy for most cities in the world to reduce transportation‐related carbon emissions, according to a recent analysis published in the Journal of Public Transpor‐ tation. BRT can be deployed more quickly, and in greater quantities, than rail systems. This increases opportunities to attract people out of their cars.

“DESIGNING A HEALTHY, LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CITY”

The main concept of this study is to promote TRASIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT which is one of the fast growing trends in creating vibrant, liva‐ ble communities. Also known as Transit Oriented Design, or TOD, it is the creation of compact, walk‐ able communities centered on high quality train system. In this study, we highly focus on the use of the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) as our smart transpor‐ tation which is more sustainable and eco‐friendly than the traditional rail transit systems in the Phil‐ ippines. We take it as a major solution to the serious and growing problems in Iloilo Province or in our environment by creating dense, walkable communi‐ ties connected to a BRT Lines that greatly reduce the need for driving and the burning of fossil fuels. A network of high‐quality BRT stations connecting cities, towns, and neighborhoods together. Plus, pe‐ destrian‐friendly design that encourages a greater use of bicycles, rollerblades, scooters, and walking as daily transportation This makes it possible for the Ilonggos to live a higher quality of life without complete depend‐ ence on a car for mobility and survival, giving them a better place to live, work, and play. It can also bring healthier lifestyle with more walking and less stress etc., and other benefits of Transit Oriented development.

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MASTERPLAN

BUAN-DAMIAG A G R O—I N D U S T R I A L D E V E L O P M E N T

F E A T U R E S

D E V E L O P M E N T S

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Issues The demand for a sustainable development is always a big challenge. It should always addressed the exis ng condi on of the site. Here are some of the issues to be considered:

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Clustering of residen al areas from farm facili es (zoning issues) In terms of infrastructural development, the need for a be er road access for circula on to both users and vehicles. Adequate space for public use or common space for congrega on, social bond and interac on as part of the development of their social lifestyle and skills.

Objec ves In response to a total city transforma on, it has to follow these ideal vision:

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To develop a transport system that pro‐ vides high quality, eﬃcient and aﬀordable transport services in a safe and environ‐ mentally sound manner. To develop a place, that provides service to other major employment, shopping and entertainment centre. To make a development that can provide alterna ve source of income to the local government of Iloilo city.

Strategies To be able to achieve this innova ons, technically these ideal strategies must be applicable.

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Integra on of public green space with the natural environment to lessen the impact of urban heat island eﬀect. Fluidity in Design, developing more targeted approaches in rendering variety of services. Development of mixed‐use high rise facili es along low density residen al areas, maximiz‐ ing the diﬀerent views of the site such as landscaping, crop sanctuary and other agri‐ cultural facili es which is strategically inte‐ grated with the natural environment. To be able to incorporate green strategies in the project in response to the need for a sustainable development. Increasing the key poten al of the site to feed its nearby ci es as the main distributor as well as on the other parts of the local region.

AGRI-INDUSTRIALCOMPLEX

P E Ñ A F L O R , M . P.

ACCESS STRATEGIES Fluidity in design is the main priority of the development to equalize the movement of both users and service vehicles upon enter‐ ing and passing through the Agri‐Industrial Complex City. Strategically, a more conven‐ ient approach in rendering variety of ser‐ vices oﬀered by the local community.

BUILDING TYPES The development comprises of Agricultural Farm facili es such as Agri‐Hub, Organic Market etc., Mixed‐Use development focusing on residen al, the “La Verdana Hub” and other outdoor support facility for social gathering and public congrega‐ on making them socially ac ve.

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES To highly patronize and eﬀec vely runs the value of the development, one of the key strategies is to provide a BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) that will eﬀec vely used in control‐ ling the crowd provided by support facili‐ es such as mixed use development for possible future investors, and other busi‐ ness related concerns to market the inno‐ va ve development through gaining an addi onal income to support the possible future needs of the project, making it as a SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY.

BUS RAPID TRANSIT

P E R S P E C T I V E S

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MIXED-USED and RECREATIONAL DEVELOPMENT EBALO J. * PEÑAFLOR L.

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ISSUES

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LEGEND:

BRT LINE

BRT STATION

the adjacency of spaces such as the residential as well as the other areas in the site to the public cemetery the improper configuration and allocation or zoning of the properties within the location eyesore problem areas within the site that could be redeveloped not only for the sake of aesthetic but for function as well

OBJECTIVES

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to identify the designated zones in the site and propose appropriate solutions for its redevelopment to be able to come up with a layout that would be functional and make an efficient use of the space to produce a greener and earth friendlier site for the involved community to provide a design that would be aesthetically pleasing without sacrificing the essence or the real purpose of the development

STRATEGIES

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The use of lots of vegetation and other landscapes as common and public greens would be beneficial not only for aesthetic purposes. It will also be an effective medium to cater good atmosphere for the area and would also serve as earth friendly buffers for the site. By providing conserved easement, we will be able to restrict the amount of development on the private properties that may help protect the natural resources associated in the land. The said easement will be a voluntary land -protection tool that will be privately or publicly initiated to conserve natural resources on the property Infill redevelopment promotes the development of construction on vacant parcels and reuse of existing developed property in urban areas. A tree preservation ordinance is a tool used for the preservation, and planting of trees in a watershed. It provides for the protection of the aesthetic, economic and environmental benefits of trees. The use of columbarium in place of the cemetery would make the area less of an eyesore. At the same time, it could also serve as a landmark for the said site.

Public Greens Main Road Residen al Area

Mixed Use Ins tu onal Open park

12.6 12.6 5.8% 2.3% 15%

51.7

39.5

15% 5.5% 3.5% 19.5 17%

80 ACCESSIBILTY STRATEGIES The ADITHI GARDENS is provided with access roads which will be convinient for the cons tuents to use in a day to day basis. Well paved routes ways are laid out through out the area for easier access and circula on. The structures were laid out in a manner where it can be easy to get to, and readily availbale and accessible for the public any me they wish to come. SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES Security—The area is alo ed with adequate peripheral fences which will be beneficial for the structures security as well as property and zoning divisions.

AERIAL P E R S P E C T I V E CROSS SECTION

Ligh ng and Ven la on—Limited height and mass of structures were observed in order for the proper ligh ng and ven la on within the area to be implemented. Hindrances will be prevented through proper blocking and alignment of zoned buildings wtaer, and landscapings. U li es—Materials present in the development are readily available in the local market. This strategy will be beneficial for the maintenance since it will be less costly and, searching foe spares will be less of a hastle. Enviroment

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

The site is provided with waterscapes and landscapings for it to become closer to nature and more earth friendly. Since the development is mainly about recrea on, open parks and spaces, GREENS are everywhere. They serve as buﬀers, mainly air filters for a healthier atmosphere and a be er looking environment.

BUILDING TYPES

Columbarium Dormitories Open parks and Spaces Mixed –use structures

DEVELOPMENTS

81 BUAN-DAMIAG ILOILO SCIENCE AND TECHNO

“The institute of industry and business that will inspire people to ISSUES

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IMPROPER CONFIGURATION OF PROPERTIES, LACK OF RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGICAL FACILITIES ON SITE LACK OF GREEN SITES AND OPEN FIELDS. SITE TOO CONGESTED BECAUSE OF INFORMAL SETTLERS.

OBJECTIVES

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TO DEVELOP A RESEARCH CENTER AND SCIENCE PARK WHERE PEOPLE CAN STAY, RELAX AND EN‐ JOY THE NATURE. TO ATTRACT MORE LOCAL AND FOREIGN TOURIST AS WELL AS TO PROMOTE ILOILO AS ONE OF THE BEST CITY IN THE COUNTRY. TO SHOWCASE THE RICH CULTURE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN ILOILO.

LEGEND:

BRT LINE &

BOUNDARY LINE

LEGEND:

INSTITUTIONAL

STRATEGIES

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PROVIDING LARGE OPEN SPACES WITH A GOOD LANDSCAPING AND LOT OF TREES AND FLOWER‐ ING PLANTS AROUND THE SITE. PROVIDE MORE PUBLIC ARTS SUCH AS MURALS AND SCULPTURES SHOWING THEIR CULTURE AND TRADITIONS.

ACCESS STRATEGIES

ALL BUILDING PROPER ARE ACCESSIBLE FROM MAIN ROAD BY MEANS OF INTERIOR ROADS AND WALKWAYS.

INSTITUTIONAL

EXISTING FIGURE GROUND

TO DEVELOP PUBLIC GREEN SPACES.

MORE SUNSHADING DEVICE SUCH AS TREES, SHADED CATWALKS AND FOUNTAINS.

INSTITUTIONAL

PROPOSED FIGURE GROUND MAP

BUILDING TYPES

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Ins tu onal: Science and Technology Park, Bu erfly Farm

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Midrise Condominiums and Commercial centre

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Research Ins tute, Museum and Library

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P E R S P E C T I V E S

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SECTIONS ►

SUSTAINABLE STRATEGIES Considera on of building orienta on according to wind direc on and sun path. More trees for shading purposes and less use of concrete instead, the u liza on of sustaina‐ ble materials. Use the exis ng law for preparing the na onal land use plan based oncarrying capacity of the environment. Good governance and management through the existent law for air pollu on control and finding the necessary coopera on, and public par cipa on. Prepare and organize public par cipa on poli‐ cy at neighborhood level, with responsibili es to approve local land use and plan. Encouraging businesses, families, co muni es, and governments to cut costs and save money by eﬃciently using renewable resources and by reducing and reusing waste. Promo ng a development that features low‐ impact, resource‐eﬃcient design and u lizes mul ‐modal transporta on, sustainable infra‐ structure, and green energy to protect and enhance the natural and built environment, leading to communi es and regions that are more a rac ve, livable, healthy, vibrant, pros‐ perous, and produc ve.

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A DEVELOPMENT that will become a place to experience nature and the environment, to educate and inspire.

The crude facili es and physical condi ons added up to the hardships of both fronts – the teachers and the students alike. The adjacency of SCHOOL buildings to public ceme‐ tery. Improper configura on of proper es.

To create buffered area. To developed more open green space. To Build a Safe, Secure, and Peaceful School. Promote sustainable modes of transport including walking and cycling. Land use map The growth of trees in undisturbed areas benefits the community, and helps stabilize the stream from erosion, Stream buffers also serve to improve water quality by naturally filtering the runoff entering the stream. Create landscapes for educa onal performance. Recrea on of systema c connec vity to form a walk able, pedestrian and biker friendly network . A tree preserva on ordinance is a tool used for the preserva on, and plan ng of trees in a watershed. It provides for the protec on of the aesthe c, econom‐ ic and environmental benefits of trees. A conserva on easement restricts the amount of development on private property to protect the natural resources associated with the land. The easement is a voluntary land‐protec on tool that is privately or publicly ini ated to conserve natural resources on the property i.e., open space.

CENTRAL BUSINESS PARK

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CENTRAL BUSINESS PARK

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Mixed Use Central Business Park

Issues The Dispersed Central Business District. The most pervasive form of Ilo‐ilo City is a larger central business district consis ng of dispersed commercial buildings superimposed on lower rise residen al buildings, the la er o en being three floors or less.

Undeveloped Parks and Lack of Open Green Spaces.

Environment: Lack of green spaces leads to higher air temperatures and more ground level ozone, with fewer trees and plants to clean the air and provide oxygen.

Health: Green space has a posi

ve impact on mental health. People living in areas with green spaces are less likely to have anxiety disorders or depression, and they are more likely to be physically ac ve.

Economy: Use of green space for bike trails and recrea on may lead to reduced use of automobiles and transporta on systems, thus reducing the use of fossil fuels and energy expenses. Addi onal tree and vegeta‐ ve growth provides shade and lowers urban temperatures reducing the demand for air‐ condi oning and energy costs.

Objec ves

 Priori

ze walking, cycling and public transport, and minimize the need to use cars;

Deliver a quality of life which residents, busi‐ ness sectors and visitors are en tled to ex‐ pect, in terms of amenity, safety and conven‐ ience;

Provide a good range of Central Business District and support facili es, where and when they are needed;

Provide higher percentage of parks and green spaces.

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

CENTRAL BUSINESS PARK CARO , E .

Strategies

 Arrangement of the businesses areas and commercial buildings.

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lize parks and current green space to improve personal health, become physically ac ve, and improve personal well being.

 Implemen dens.

ng community‐shared gar‐

 Advocate for more public green spaces.  Planning and making eﬀec

ve use of exis ng developed green spaces.

ACCESS STRATEGIES: The used of Cul‐De‐Sacs, Bus Rapid Transit Lanes (BRT Lanes) and Pedestrian walkways and path‐ ways.

BUILDING TYPES: Mixed‐use development for Businesss and commercial use.

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES: Making it a Green Healthy Living

CROSS SECTION

Community for the sustainability.

89 BUAN-DAMIAG Revitalizing the Central Business District into a mul ‐storey edifice

Issues • The greatest land area have the concentra‐ on for residen al but the land use is for commercial development. • There are undeveloped parks and other green spaces. • The site is near an airport runway.

Objec ves • To deliver a quality of life which resi‐ dents, business sectors and visitors are en tled to expect, in terms of easement, safety and convenience. • To develop open spaces and green spac‐ es into parks and other recrea onal space. • To provide a good range of CBD that will increase its marketability for the planned growth in retail and commercial jobs.

Strategies Appropriate alloca on of land use as per zoning. • The site is developed into a CBD ‐Central Business District. • The development is a tree dominant site that helps in achieving a green communi‐ ty.

LEGEND :

LAND USE MAP

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT DOMINGO , J .

Access Strategies SHORT BLOCKS / SHORT ROADS MORE INTERSECTIONS This includes improvements to a number of exis ng roads to provide greater con‐ nec on and as well as to the wider road network. Revitalize the Central Business District of the city and increase its market‐ ability for the planned growth in retail and commercial jobs.

Building Types Building Types COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS

CROSS SECTION

Buildings that are intended to be used as commercial use. This includes gasoline sta on, banks, malls. Warehouses, oﬃce buildings and retail. It must be in a com‐ mercial area or area zoned at least par al‐ ly for commerce. The buildings are strate‐ gically located where one can have the view of the recrea onal areas .

Sustainable Strategies

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

A healthy living community for sustaina‐ bility. The site is dominated with trees and water elements that serves as air filters and natural shading in the district. Plan ng more trees to help minimize the heat island eﬀect.

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“Concentric commercial zone for be er economy of Iloilo I

.. No exis ng commercial structures .. Low users popula on .. No exis ng transporta on .. Poor technology .. Poor lifestyle of users

Objec ves .. To increase economic income of iloilo .. To update technology in the area .. To coherence commercial ac vi es .. To create commercial stablishments focusing agricultural products ..To promote brt as the main transporta on of the city

Strategies .. Concentric orienta on of commercial stab‐ lishments .. Proper zoning of areas and stablishments .. Proper orienta on of roads .. Sustainable and green commercial zone .. Football stadium inspired planning of master plan and sec on, decreasing height level when it nearer the center; BRT as the focal point. ..Eﬀec ve island separa on to provide safety of the crossing pedestrians ..Trees and water features located along streets to minimize air pollu on coming from vehicles

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT MENDOZA, N.

ACCESS .. Bus rail transit to minimize traﬃc conges on, and to create faster travelling hours .. Separated bike lines .. Wide sidewalks covered by trees

BLDG. TYPES .. Mid‐rise oﬃce stablishments .. Recrea onal spaces .. Low rise commercial stablishments

SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGIES .. Plan ng of trees around the city .. Sustainable and green structures .. Self sustaining city

93 BUAN-DAMIAG UNIFYING DEVELOPMENT WITH NATURE Issues

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Area is congested with residen al areas and lesser number of trees for our green construc on project. 30% Presence of bodies of water on site that will aﬀect the contribu on of spaces.

10% 15%

Objec ves

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To create a space where in considering both project and exis ng site condi on.

35%

40%

15%

10%

20%

To create a space considering natural 20% environment as part of the project and design. To consider large and interna onal struc‐ tures not to tackle with the design but as part of the design.

LEGEND Public green space Road

Private green space Building surface area

Parking

Strategies

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Residen al are relocated on areas which is not aﬀected by the project but giving a full access on site. Making the project development in touch with mother nature for passive and natu‐ ral ven la ons Accessible roads connec ng to major structures near on site.

LEGEND Public green space Private green Building space (mix commercial) Road

BRGY. DUNGON, WESTWOOD, ILOILO (DIVERSION RD‐AIRPORT RD)

ILOILO GREEN CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT PADRE , P .

Building Types

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Mixed commercials, oﬃce buildings, condo units, hotels and spot recrea onal

Access Strategies

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A useful design of BRT at the major road to regulate traﬃc scenarios on road more prior for major roads. Addi onal space or lane for walks and bicycles for addi onal access on site.

Sustainable Strategies

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Considering the use of natural environ‐ ment like trees to invite fresh air and helps circulate air evenly. Prepared open areas around the site to avoid conges on and serves as take oﬀ area for air going inside the site.

BENIGNO AQUINO AVE (DIVERSION ROAD)

LONGITUDINAL SECTION

CROSS SECTION

B U A N—D A M I A G PAVIA MIXED—USED DEVELOPMENT

An all–in mixed–use development comprising of culture nurturing facili es, advanced cen‐ ter for progressive knowledge and learning, farmers’ and students‘ residence with com‐ munity building facili es, and a commercial street. Issues. The exis ng site has no defini ve use, the university and the library are overlooked. The problem is that the exis ng underdevel‐ oped road networks create unnecessary loops making certain areas diﬃcult to find. This also causes lack of social ac vity due to the sca ered residen al developments. Objec ve. The proposal aims to highlight educa onal facili es in the site and to put the houses in array, for improved social and intellectual growth. To provide convenient transport facili es without compromising public safety and security. To challenge the current educa onal standard to become an advanced learning center. To advocate cul‐ ture within the community to increase social ac vity, produc vity of the employed ci zens and the students. Strategies. Student hub to increase student’s produc vity. Dormitories accessible both to the university and the student hub to de‐ crease carbon emission and for eﬀec ve deconges on. Forest parks and paved parks for family picnics or gatherings, pet walking, etc. to increase social ac vity. Mul purpose Ac vity Center to host events within and from outside the community.

BRGY. DUNGON, WESTWOOD, ILOILO (DIVERSION RD‐AIRPORT RD)

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Access Strategies: First and foremost is the BRT and the terminal for public u lity vehicles. Road network has direct access to the highway. Building Types:

BRT—The top le picture is the Bus Transit Terminal as viewed from the commercial strip. Cultural Hub—As shown at the top le picture Library and University Building — Lower right picture shows the li‐ brary flanked by the university buildings. LONGITUDINAL SECTION

My proposed development consists of a city library, addi onal facili es for the exis ng university and a stu‐ dent hub. Adjacent to these build‐ ings are the residen al area and dormitories. It also consists of retail shops, restaurants, forest parks and open parks, supermarkets, and chap‐ el. The users will have the ability to live, work and play at the same me in a healthy environment. Sustainability Strategies: Compact neighborhoods, pedestrian ‐friendly and bicycle‐friendly streets, forest CROSS SECTION

BUAN-DAMIAG

MASTERPLAN

BUAN-DAMIAG

PERSPECTIVE

TESTIMONIALS

Despite of sleepless nights, late meals and the

myriad of annoying “bug splats” that hinder us, I’m finally writing this personal message, which means that we did it. I am proud to have become part of this project proposal for the de‐ velopment of one of our own, a Filipino pride, Iloilo City. Every ups‐and‐down that we experienced through this project really helped us understand even a small fraction of this extensive and complicated subject called urban planning. As a fourth year student of architecture, it is time that we recognize that urban JENNYLYN E. GAMIL

planning really plays a big role in our cities. Few years from now, more cities will rise, and we will be the ones responsible in shaping them into a livable, sustainable, and environment‐ friendly development. We worked hard not only for the sake of passing this subject but also to help improve our own cities that

“Can you still do it?”

are experiencing urban problems. Everyone wants to live in a

Archt. Yan often asked

good place, to enjoy a clean and green surrounding even in the

during the progression of

metropolitan, where it is diﬃcult for nature and urbanization to

the project. It was almost

coexist with each other. Our country still has a long way in

time for Finals, the time

achieving the ideal cities, unlike the other countries have al‐

when design plates and

ready done. Our cities are left behind, and upon realizing this,

school works pile up and

we can now pursue the transformation necessary for the better‐

almost eat up all our

ment of this nation.

time. The question con‐

tinued to echo in our minds. “Can we really finish this project?” this is our reply in our minds. And with our heads full of doubt, we answered, “Yes sir, we will”.

In behalf of our class, I want to give special thanks

to Archt. Anthony Yan because without his continuous motiva‐ tion and encouragement, we could not have finished this pro‐ posal. He always says that we must do something to honor our alma mater with our remaining years as a PUPian. For now we are still students, but we will follow that advice, we will go be‐ yond average, and put our thoughts into actions so that some‐ day, we can proudly say – we contributed.

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Regardless of the hearty days (not to mention the

“almost sleepless nights”) we, the whole class, were dedicated in crafting this project. The presentation took numerous revi‐ sions and suggestions from Sir Anthony. The presentation re‐ quired a lot of time and we were weary and unsure, but that’s not important. What’s really important is that we learned fresh gears ‐ new drives and motivations to accomplish the responsi‐ bilities, innovative ideas to design better, a bit more profession‐ al way to present our projects and ourselves as well, camarade‐ GILBERT D.M. GALARPE

rie as what our professor suggests, and many others. These things we learned make our eﬀorts worthwhile and meaning‐

It has been a great and an

ful.

exciting opportunity for

me to be one of the stu‐

dents to partake in this

sprawling from the city’s airport area is really useful and eﬀec‐

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)

tive for the island’s development in terms of commerce, eco‐

project. Primarily, it con‐

nomics, social, physical, tourism and other aspects that I cannot

sists of several proposed

name which I know your own city government could better

developments

spread

identify. Thanks to the bright idea of BRT concept and systems.

across the island that en‐

I sometimes joke around in my head if we’re doing something

vision Iloilo City’s physi‐

for the Department of Tourism or the Department of Public

cal transformation to‐

Works and Highways. Haha! We’re not working for them. But

wards a more eﬀective

you see it is part our training as future architects and develop‐

city

ers of this country and for Iloilo City’s development ‐ for the

which

provides

better public service.

As a personal thought, this linear development

benefit of all.

“Trust in the Lord with

all your heart and lean

given skills and abilities for this project and to devote my time

not on your own under‐

in helping to shape this output. This project was strengthened

standing; in all your ways

and came to fulfilment with the help of our professor, Arch.

acknowledge Him and

Anthony Yan; our guest lecturers, Sir Louie Destacamento and

He will make your paths

Dr. Cresencio Montalbo, Jr. who came to our humble college to

straight.”

share a bit of their wisdom; and of course my classmates. Defi‐

Proverbs 3:5‐6

It is indeed a privilege to contribute my God‐

nitely, a cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

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THE MINDS

ALVERNE, VANESSA

ARESGADO, MARK JOSEPH

BAHILLO, ANNA FRANCESCA

BULANADI, JOANNA

Tayug, Pangasinan

Quezon City

Legaspi City

Arayat, Pampanga

CASUPANAN, RAX

DAYSA, LEONARD

DOMINGO, JAMIE

EBALO, JANELLE JOYCE

Caloocan City

Gapan City, Nueva Ecija

Laguna

Olongapo City

GONZALES, ALEX JOHN

GONZALES, ROVEL JHON

GRAGERA, JESSICA CLAUDINE MENDOZA, JOHN MAYKIEL RHOBEN

Navotas City

Makati City

Angono, Rizal

Quezon City

BS ARCHITECTURE IV-2 SY: 2012-2013 PEŇAFLOR, MICHAEL Marikina City

BALERITE, LEANDRO

CARTAGENA, PATRICIA JOI

CARO, ERIKA MAE

CASTILLO, MARVIN

Taytay, Rizal

Quezon City

Marikina City

Pateros

ENDRINA, EVANGELINE

ESPINOSA, ANNA LOUISE

GALARPE, GILBERT

GAMIL, JENNYLYN E.

Quezon City

Muntinlupa City

Caloocan City

Quezon City

MENDOZA, NINO Quezon City

PADRE, PAUL DOMINIC

PANGILINAN, BERYL ANN

Manila

PEŇAFLOR, LYRA

Quezon City

REYES, AJIELAN JOY

ROSAL, LOVELY DIANE

SEPIDOZA, KAMILLE PATRIZIA

TORRES, PATRICK HAROLD

Muntinlupa City

Quezon City

Binangonan, Rizal

Manila

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF LOVELY DIANE ROSAL ASSOCIATE EDITOR MICHAEL PENAFLOR FOLIO TEAM MICHAEL PENAFLOR LOVELY DIANE ROSAL ANNA LOUISE ESPINOSA GONZALES, ALEX JOHN CASUPANAN, RAX COPYRIGHT TEAM KAMILLE PATRICIA SEPIDOZA RAX CASUPANAN LEONARD DAYSA LYRA PENAFLOR CONTRIBUTORS AJIELAN JOY REYES ERICA MAE CARIO NINO MENDOZA PAUL DOMINIC PADRE JAMIE DOMINGO

GRAPHICS TEAM PATRICK HAROLD TORRES LEANDRO BALERITE JENNYLYN GAMIL JESSICA CLAUDINE GRAGERA GILBERT GALARPE JOHN MAYKIEL RHOBEN MENDOZA PATRICIA JOY CARTEGENA ROVEL JHON GONZALES GRAMMAR TEAM JOANNA BULANADI ANNA FRANCHESCA BAHILLO BERYL ANN PANGILINAN VANESSA ALVERNE MARVIN CASTILLO JANELLE JOYCE EBALO EVANGELINE ENDRINA LYRA PENAFLOR ADVISER ARCH/ENP. ANTHONY YAN

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