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HAKBANG
from DESIGN 8 - PART 1
by Gual Alcaba
"'Revisualizing connectivity through nurturing self-sufficient and user-centric community."
Marikina City Professor
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Ar. Claudia Isabelle Montero
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Introduction
1.1. Background of the study
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1 15 Minute City
The 15-minute city is a concept that envisions a city where everything a person needs for their daily life is within a 15-minute walk, bike ride, or public transit trip from their home This means that people can access their workplace, grocery stores, schools, healthcare facilities, parks, and other amenities without having to travel long distances or spend hours in traffic
The 15-minute city concept aims to create more sustainable, livable, and inclusive cities by reducing dependence on cars, promoting active transportation, and improving access to essential services for all residents, regardless of their income, age, or ability It can also help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and traffic congestion while enhancing social connections, community resilience, and public health
The concept of the 15-minute city, created by French urbanist Carlos Moreno, refers to a place where all of the necessities of daily life, including stores, workplaces, medical facilities, parks, libraries, restaurants, and other amenities, are within a short 15-minute walk or bike ride of home This turns each neighborhood into an "isochrone," an area that can be reached by foot or bicycle Workers can live close to their offices or co-working spaces, reducing commuting time, and anyone can walk to a small, nearby park without having to look for parking The goal of the 15-minute city is to redesign physical space around the human experience of time
(The 15-minute City Meets Human Needs but Leaves Desires Wanting, 2021)
1 1 2 15 Minute City in Marikina City
Marikina is a multi-awarded city, often lauded for its vibrant business life, highly skilled workforce, and a responsive local government that puts a premium on governance, sustainable urban development and public service The main concept of 15-Minute City in Marikina is to give a livable place to the community by providing the daily necessities of a livelihood for each individual Today, the social-economic status within the City of Marikina has rapidly increased, with an approximate population of 513,370 and a household number of 108,958
An envisioned city that will accommodate the community's needs, which will specifically benefit the city’s indigent and/or local citizens, considering the senior citizens Marikina City is considered as one of the healthiest and highly urbanized city in the region However, other facilities, such as health, workplace, etc , are the issue in accessing them; several facilities are unaffordable, which makes most citizens look for opportunities in other metros
1.1.3. 15 Minute City in the Barangay of Marikina Heights
Marikina Heights is one of the Barangay's that possess and embodies the qualities that the City is known for; a clean and peaceful surrounding The number of population in this barangay increases every year as it is accessible to almost every essential goods needed by a household Commercial areas are well-balanced with the residential and institutional areas, supported by the various open parks within the barangay However, the parks that should serve as a safe space for pedestrians are brimming with parked cars and unorganized bike lane that could be hazardous especially with the senior citizen and the children
Having a 15-minute city in the vicinity can help provide more than just a place to live in Job opportunities, academic support, and the provision of commercial areas that serve commodities that is inadequate in the barangay Moreover, in view of the pedestrian, the concept will help by using the equitable planning and design to maximize walking and minimize the use of cars that increases the emissions which could cause harmful effects in the environment and the residents
1.1.4. Post-COVID Living in the City
Since the pandemic hits the Philippines, rather than the world, it changed the lifestyle of many people on how to interact socially, work, and live This is the critical phase that we've encountered in our whole life Unfortunately, we need to practice social distancing and other precautionary measures protocols that the Department of Health discussed
In terms of Post-Covid Living, many commercial establishments and individuals suffer and need to adapt to the environment They must understand and help other people to prevent the outbreak of the virus in our community With this, a proposed 15-minute city itself in Marikina Heights will help the people who are involved and affected by a financial crisis and lack of employment Some commercial establishments and public performances are strictly prohibited during the community quarantine In that situation, the researchers will promote and help to rise again the economic status and community stability through this project
1.2. Research Goal and Design objectives
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The research intended to plan and design a 15-minute city in one of the barangays of Marikina City, the Marikina Heights, which can help the community have an accessible essential in daily living
1.2.2. Research Objectives
Through the concept of a "15-minute city" and for the community to consider the project as the main central space for the essentials of the city and its barangay, the research objectives are:
To consider the municipality's laws and city ordinances in providing a basic needs of the city to take into consideration the features and variables that affect or have an impact on the project's design and planning.
To design a city that integrates the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
To boost the economy, healthy lifetyle, and culture of the city
To design a place where all the necessities of daily life are located in a short walk or bike ride
To improve the lifestyle of the people by providing them access to essentials and recreational facilities