HAKBANG

"Revisualizing connectivity through nurturing self-sufficient and user-centric community."

Marikina City is known as one of the highly urbanized City in the Metropolitan area Considering the high number of population, Marikina managed to sustain its cleanliness and peacefulness Possessing environment friendly parks that is surrounded by a large number of residential area, the city have shown an impact with the relationship between the place and the residents

Employing the concept of Geddesian Triad, which is a theory of city development that combines geography, culture, and civic education reform toward city betterment, the project will set a bigger view in the life and nature as it serves as the foundation for our society, economy, and very life Being Marikina is known for being a bed city or a smallscaled community where residents commute to another town or metropolis for employment and lacks any significant industry, the concept will set forth by adapting the lifestyle and engaging into a better perceptive of the needs of each user, which is more than just a good shelter, but a demand for food, work, and social life and allows it users to have reachable access to it by thorough planning and systematic design

Along with the concept of the 15-Minute City that prioritizes sustainability, the ecological transformation will hold a better change for the cultural design of Marikina, the project will offer and respond to changing conditions in the environment, to remain competitive, and to avoid complacency or stagnation

The concept aims to create organic relations among the people, place and the work that parallels to a triad Showing how each component depend and support each other

Marikina City

TheShoeCapitalofthePhilippines

1570 1600 1800 1900

The Augustinians were the first to arrive at the valley

The Jesuits was next to arrived in a place called Jesus Dela Peña They established a mission and built a chapel where the first mass in Marikina was held The area was later called Mariquina and Mariquina was declared a pueblo (officially town) under the Spanish colonial government

Don Laureano "Kapitan Moy" Guevarra, father of shoe industry in the Philippines, made and designed the first pair of shoes in Marquina (Marikina) Marquina emerged as a town of shoemakers; Andres Bonifacio and the Katipuneros arrived in Mariquina Mariquina became the capital of Manila province during proclamation of Philippine independence

2000

Shortly after the Americans took possession of the Philippines, its name officially became Marikina and the province of Rizal was created by virtue of Act No 137 by the First Philippine Commission; Officially became the Shoe capital of the Philippines; Under the Presidential Decree No 824, Marikina then became part of the Metropolitan Manila area

Barangay Marikina Heights

The Guinness Book of World Records recognized Marikina City for crafting the world’s largest pair of shoes; The City of Marikina is considered one of the wealthiest local government units in the Philippines

Marikina Heights is one of the barangays of Marikina measuring some 184 16 hectares During World War 11, Barangay Marikina Heights was a vital military defense location The Japanese built tunnels in the area to stage ambuscades, hide ammunition, store provisions, or seek shelter The underground subway notably made it easy for the Japanese to reach their airfields known among residents as the Paliparan (airport) In post-war times, it was also the military training ground for Filipino soldiers who were deployed to the Korean War The initial effort to create the area into a barangay was made on June 6, 1974 through the advice of the municipal council, by virtue of Resolution No 76, which was later submitted to the provincial board of Rizal for action In response, Provincial Resolution No 75-746 was passed, recommending the creation of Marikina Heights to President Marcos On April 2, 1978, Presidential Decree 1489 was issued, formally creating the new barangay

1.3. Problem Statement

According to the 2020 census, Marikina's population was 456 059, and Barangay Marikina Heights had 60,000 or more residents With this number, there is no indication of the community's specific capacity for this project because it will serve the entire community, especially the locals who live near the proposed 15-minute city

The table shows the number of essential buildings in the barangay and also considers the nearby necessities around the barangay or site.

As for the current essential building in Marikina Heights, the data gathered shows that there is no public market or source of some wet food and fresh vegetables around the site

Inconsistent street lights improper ramp for bike station

Unmantained & exposed park's utility

Unmaintained electrical box and wiring

Unmaintained historical flag post

Vendors

There are so many vendors in the site, and they earn enough, but their sales income is not the same daily because it also depends on the number of people who pass through the site One of the things that we've observed is that they are lack in space where they can sell without moving around; for that, their customers are aware of their location.

Tricycle Driver

We have noticed that the taxi drivers are waiting for passengers in the park We get their opinion about their lifestyle According to them, their income is abundant, especially since the students are back to school, which is one of their major passengers However, since the park is a public area, they have no choice but to wait for the passengers there They can't do anything since the designated terminals are filled with tricycle drivers.

“sapatnamankahit paano,kumikitanaman kami Tyakamaypasok nadinangmga estudyantekaya nakakabalikbaliknadin angkita”

According to the pet owners, we interviewed people who walk their pets in Marikina Heights' Park their opinions and suggestions about their experiences while walking with their pets There are others who have a peaceful experience with the dog wandering; in fact, they do it every day Other says that Marikina Heights park is no longer pet-friendly like it used to be

Students

Students are one of the major users within the vicinity because there are different schools that are nearby in the site So we also consider their opinions and suggestions about their experiences in the site Other students complained that the park is lack of Surveillance Camera and Street lights, which it could improve their sense of security while having fun in Marikina Heights' Parks Some of the students are not staying longer in the park because they felt unsafe and uncomfortable Based on them, they heard a lot of news on what really happen (e i , crime) during nighttime

Consumer

Consumers play an important role in shaping the relationship between individuals and the city Cities are often seen as centers of economic activity, and consumers are essential to maintaining that activity Some of the consumers are already satisfied with the essential establishments in Marikina Heights, but most of them are far away from other necessities that they need, such as the public market, because they still find it challenging to travel into town just to shop

By achieving this sustainable goal, the city could improve from its current state because the area around the site is not particularly conducive to good community health and one of the reasons why is the unmaintained creek In order to create a city that supports both the environment and the welfare of each user, sustainable goal three is essential

Provision of a public space to connect the zones in the area such as the residential and commercial Local street performers will be able to showcase their talents that will also help them earn money Other than that, food stall businesses will be able to gather more customers and gain profit

Poverty, climate change, healthcare, and education must all be present in urban areas putting in place a design that helps reduce the environmental impacts of urban overuse, traffic, waste, noise, and light pollution and develop strategies to increase resilience and robustness in the face of climate change, including vegetation and green areas to help offset vegetation loss caused by urban growth

It emphasizes the need to promote sustainable consumption and production patterns that contribute to the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources while reducing negative environmental impacts

General Background, Demographic and Socio Economic Information

60,000 more or less 9,992

1,600

Population

Population

Marikina Heights is situated at approximately 14 6519,121 180, in the island of Luzon Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 33 3 meters or 109 3 feet above mean sea level

Geographical terrain partly

Names of Streets

Bayan- Bayan Avenue

General Ordonez Street

P Valenzuela Strret

Champagnat Street

Katipunan Strret

Champaca Street

Liwasang Kalayaan Street West Drive Street East Drive Street

Traffic Analysis

TYPICAL TRAFFIC IN WEEKDAYS AT 8:00 AM

8:00 am on weekdays, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Moderate to Heavy traffic as it is located near a known academy and the route going to the PUJs, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area Typical

Traffic Analysis

8:00 am on weekends, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the PUJs terminal, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area

Traffic Analysis

6:00 PM on weekdays, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the residential area, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area.

Traffic Analysis

6:00 PM on weekends, along Liwasang Kalayaan, Bayan-bayanan Ave , and Champagnat Street have a Light to Moderate traffic as it is the route going to the residential area, while the East Drive and West Drive have a light traffic flow as it is located in the residential area

Traffic Analysis

Opportunities

There are few more streets that can be of help during rush hour Most areas are light to moderate traffic as it is located in the residential area

Constraints

Traffic congestions caused by the schools near the site can cause inconvenience to the commuters, drivers and residents in the area It can lead to loss of time, noise pollution and "road rage"

Decisions

Spend time on an efficient public transit system like providing exclusive lanes and stops for public transportation Make bike lanes and pedestrian pathways even safer to give people the confidence to choose walking and cycling over commuting for short distances.

Route Map Analysis

Barangay Marikina Heights' Road network is a very open complex road network in between boundaries of Barangay Fortune, Barangay Concepcion Uno, Barangay Concepcion Dos, Barangay Parang and Barangay Cupang, Antipolo City

The site can be accessed with the use of private vehicles, tricycles and a jeepney

On the other hand, the improper loading and unloading of the tricycles add to the traffic congestion around the site

INFORMAL PEDICAB/ TRICYCLE TERMINAL INFORMAL JEEPNEY LOADING AND UNLOADING AREA

Vehicular Accessibility Analysis

There are several roads in the barangay. Jeepneys are only allowed to pass by along the Bayan-Bayanan Ave and and Liwasang Kalayaan because most parts of the site are provided for the residents and the tricycles

PRIVATE VEHICLE, DELIVERY TRUCK AND PUBLIC UTILITY VEHICLE (JEEPNEY & TRICYCLE)

INFORMATRICYCLE AND/OR PRIVATE VEHICLE ONLYL PEDICAB/ TRICYCLE TERMINAL