SITE SELECTION CRITERIA

Objectives:

 Develop site selection criteria for a beach resort which minimizes the degradation of natural resources
 Develop facilities for the resort which promote cultural heritage and character of Ilocos Sur
 Boost local economy

Site Selection Criteria

1. Proximity
 Urban Center
 Utilities
 Cultural and Historic Sites
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2. Zone
 Sub-tidal to offshore
 Climate
 Waves
 Tides
 Currents
 Water Temperature
 Biodiversity
 Intertidal-nearshore (Beach)
 Beaches (Physical
Properties
 Risks from tidal
movements
 Potential erosion
 Public Access
  Shore platforms:
width, access
 Wetlands
 Backshore (Shoreland)
 Area
 Views
 Geomorphology
(cliffs, dunes,
wetlands)
 Coastal Vegetation
 Microclimate
 Scope of
improvement
 Access
 Onshore (Hinterland or
Vicinage)
 Topography
 Vegetation
 Existing
development, e.g.
population,
supporting services