MODIFIED SWOT ANALYSIS

SITE FACTOR ASSETS LIABILITIES REMARKS

(Strengths and Opportunities) (Weaknesses and Threats)

Land Use – The site is part of the The site is appropriate for the Develop the site, utilizing its
General Development Area proposed project and is within the utmost potential while not
(GDA) in the Comprehensive development guidelines of the disrupting the existing
Land Use Plan (CLUP – 2009- city. socioeconomic systems.
2010) of the city.
Accessibilty Bounded by major roads and Provide signage for easier
PUV routes i.e. F. Aquende Drive accessibility, and seamless pick-
and F. Imperial Street. up and drop-off areas for ease in
getting in or out of the site.
Topography The site is relatively flat Ease in designing and planning.
throughout and is at grace.
Vegetation Existing tress may provide shade, Preserve existing tress and
construction materials, or serve as vegetation to protect ecological
buffers. value. Additional planting of tress
and vegetation is needed.
Visual Resources – Views of Vistas would increase value and Enhance visual paths through
Mayon Volcano, Lignon Hill and overall ambiance. orientation and landscaping.
Penaranda Park are available on
the site.
Climate – Type II climate that Legazpi City and Albay, being Incorporate building materials,
indicaa maximum rain period situated on southeastern Luzon, is systems, and technologies that are
from November to January. frequently visited by strong sustainable and durable.
Generally, the city has a fair typhoons that could easily
climate. damage structures.
Utilities – (Power: Albay Power Easy access to power grid, water Anticipated power service Incorporating sustainable utilities
Energy Corporation: Water supply and communication. interruption within the area. and systems such as solar panels
Supply; LOWD and; and rain water harvesting.
Communications; Cell sites)
Built Environment The surrounding area is a mixture The noise and activity from the Provide efficient buffer zones to
of residential, commercial and surrounding buildings could be dissipate noise and enhance
institutional buildings, providing unpleasant to the users. privacy.
great access.