Chapter 4

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DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE
CHAPTER 4
PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA
A. Map Settings
A.4.1. International Settings
Map 1. Map of global urbanization, land protection, and a classification

scheme
(Source: Research gate)
Parque de Imus: Stimulating Human-Environment

Interaction to A Livable Community
The map above illustrates an international representation of
urbanization, land protection, and a classification scheme. According to the
United Nations Population Division, the proportion of a country's
population that lives in an urban area. The proportion of a country's surface
area that is listed as protected by the World Protected Areas Database in the
middle panel. Bottom panel: the four-category classification scheme utilized in
this article, which is based on the proportion of people living in cities, the
quantity of protected land, and the distance between cities between cities and
protected areas.
The outcomes of our scenario analysis demonstrate a definite global
trend toward a reduction in the distance between a protected area and the
closest urban area over the period (1995 to 2030). However, regional
differences in outcomes can be best explained by classifying all nations in the
globe into four groups based on their degree of urbanization, population
density (people/km2), and size of their protected area network (Map 1). It
should be noted that although classifying nations based on national-level
statistics is adequate for capturing global patterns, there is still significant sub-
national variation.
Urban countries with dense populations. They are already heavily
urbanized (>60%) and have a high population density (>40 people/km2).
Urban and protected areas are frequently close by, and this is anticipated to
continue (43.3% of protected areas are within 10 km of a small urban
agglomeration today). A modest population (40 people/km2) and high levels
of urbanization (>60%) characterize this region. The distance between urban
and protected areas is often great (18.9% of protected areas are more than

10 kilometers away from a small agglomeration) and is predicted to stay that
way. Rural countries with lots of parks: Still urbanizing (around 60% urban),
with a lot of protected area (over 5% land area). Urban and protected areas
are typically rather close to one another (27.1% of protected areas are within
10 km of a sizable agglomeration, and in 2030). The limited protected areas
that did exist were somewhat close to urban areas (20.0% of protected areas
were within 10 km of a small agglomeration), and this proximity is anticipated
to rise with time.
A.4.2. National Map Setting
Map 2. National Map appearing different ecotourism sites.

(Source: bmb.gov.ph Biodiversity Management Bureau)

The Philippine or National Map are showing the different ecotourism
site proposed by the National Ecotourism Committee and Ecotourism
Technical Working Group. The key sites refer to several specific locations
selected as the focus of concerted efforts to develop ecotourism in the
Philippines. These locations meet the accepted definition of ecotourism and
were chosen based on predetermined criteria. At the national, regional, and
local levels, the 111 organizations will promote the growth of ecotourism in the
important locations. In order to establish an image and position the Philippines
in the domestic and international markets, the National Ecotourism Steering
Committee (NESC) or Regional Ecotourism Committees (RECs) will enlist the
help of numerous institutions, donors, and other development agents in the
formulation and execution of action plans for the key sites.
The goal of the banner sites is to act as role models for the growth of
ecotourism. Additionally, emerging and potential significant sites were noted
as potential locations where ecotourism could grow in the medium and long
terms. Potential important sites are those that are not yet ready for
development and marketing, whereas emerging key sites are those that are
currently in the early stages of development.
The selection of key locations was conducted through a participatory
process including stakeholders at the national and regional levels, under the
direction of the NESC and ETWG. A set of criteria that involved a two-tiered
procedure employing particular indicators to assess the suitability and viability
of promoting ecotourism served as a guide for the stakeholders.
• Natural and/or cultural features (35 percent).
• Availability of ecotourism product/s (35 percent).

• Level of social/ political suppor t (30 percent).
The distinctiveness of a location, together with the abundance and
importance of its resources, are all described by a site's natural and cultural
traits. Resources and activities that promote ecotourism can be created to
give locals a job and a means of subsisting. A community's, government's,
commercial sector's, and NGOs' level of commitment to putting ecotourism
development plans into action can be determined by social and political
support.
A.4.3. Regional Setting
Map 3. Land cover distribution of CALABARZON region

Source: NAMRIA (2015)
The region's total land area makes up 15% and 6%, respectively, of
Luzon's and the nation's total land area. About 35% of the land is forested,
while 65% is arable and disposable. Its forestland is made up of 6% of forest
reserves and 26% of timberland, respectively. The remaining include

substantial areas of public land, including national parks, military, naval, and
civic reservations, as well as land for the construction of fishponds.
In addition, the area has kept up an extensive agricultural base with
about 588,500 hectares of land. 36.3% of the region's total land area is
represented by this. About 70,500 hectares of land are used for agriculture in
Cavite. 31 industrial estates and economic zones make up Region IV-A,
which has a sizable supply of semi-processed industrial raw materials.
Intense variability in climate is currently being experienced all over the
country. As general information, Region IV-A has all the four (4) types of
climate: Type I-with two pronounced seasons, dry from November to April and
wet during the rest of the year; Type II-no dry season with a very pronounced
rainfall from November to April and wet during the rest of the year; Type III-
seasons are not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April and
wet during the rest of the year; and Type IV-rainfall is more or less evenly
distributed throughout the year. The province of Cavite has two (2) distinct
seasons: wet from May to November and dry from December to April. Laguna
is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year,
specifically in the small portion near the southern boundary. The eastern and
southern portions of Laguna province have no distinct season but with evenly
distributed rainfall throughout the year.

A.4.4. Municipality Map Setting of Imus
Map 4: General Land Use Map of Imus City

(Source: City of Imus CLUP)
In the City of Imus, there are primarily two (2) types of land: agricultural
and built-up. These land uses are a logical outcome given its geophysical
characteristics and closeness to Metro Manila. Currently, built-up areas, which
include cemeteries, parks, highways, and infrastructural land uses, as well as
the residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional sectors, account for

around 55% of the total land area, or 2,931.67 hectares. Agricultural land,
rivers, and other waterways make up a total of 2,382.92 hectares, or 45% of
the entire area.
Imus's land use pattern is shifting in favor of ongoing urbanization and
the growth of urban uses with higher levels of intensity that will house
commercial and industrial operations. The E is where the majority of these
developments are located. Aguinaldo Highway and other significant city
thoroughfares. More housing and other urban developments are also probably
going to replace unoccupied and rural land. A comparison between Imus's
current land use allocation in 2008 and 2017 is shown in Table 1 (below).
With an observed increase of 633.57 ha, residential land uses have
experienced the most change in land area allocation among the values
shown. or 11.92%. The agricultural land utilization, however, declined by
629.37 ha as a result of this development. equivalent to 11.85% of the urban
area. On the other hand, commercial (37.5 ha), industrial (35.4 ha), and
institutional uses (11.92 ha) are among the urban land uses whose land area
increased significantly.

Existing Land Use (2008) Existing Land Use (2017)

%
Land Use Category Area Area
% % Change
(hectares)* (hectares)*
Residential 1,486.63 27.97% 2,120.20 39.89% 11.92%
Agricultural 1,701.00 32.01% 1,071.63 20.16% -11.85%
Commercial 71.78 1.35% 109.24 2.06% 0.71%
Industrial 52.72 0.99% 88.09 1.66% 0.67%
Institutional 50.39 0.95% 62.31 1.17% 0.22%
Rivers and waterways 64.28 1.21% 64.28 1.21% 0.00%
Cemetery 19.43 0.37% 19.43 0.37% 0.00%
Informal Settlement 11.00 0.21% 0.21%
Infrastructure and Utilities 58.70 1.10% 1.10%
Roads 116.99 2.20% 460.76 8.67% 6.47%
Dumpsite 1.37 0.03% 1.37 0.03% 0.00%
Idle/vacant lands 1,749.44 32.92% 1,247.01 23.46% -9.46%
Parks and Playgrounds 0.57 0.01% 0.57 0.01% 0.00%
TOTAL 5,314.60 100.00% 5,314.60 100.00%
Table 1. Existing Land Use Comparative Matrix

Roads currently make up a total of 343.77 ha, which is another land
use sector that has grown in size. 6.47% more of the city's land area was
occupied. The majority of these thoroughfares, however, are found in
residential subdivisions and have only sporadic connections to one another.
Ground surveys and observations make it clear that this lack of connectivity
has caused traffic jams and restricted mobility within the city. Only a few
arterial roads allow for travel between barangays at the moment, and many

car owners still use the National Highway as their primary means of
transportation.
A.4.5.1. Brief History
One of the Cradles of Philippine Independence is the province of
Cavite. The City of Imus has a complex history, much like the other cities in
the ancient province. The colonial resettlement program, which began in the
late sixteenth century and covered a large portion of what became known as
the Province of Cavite in 1614, was implemented to integrate Filipinos into the
governmental and religious institutions of the Spaniards.
Initially, Imus was a "visita" of Cavite Viejo, one of Cavite's earliest
administrative divisions. Prior to the Recollects taking control in 1686, the
Jesuits first had control of the latter. Up until Imus was fully autonomous and
became an independent municipality, efforts were focused on obtaining
emancipation from Cavite Viejo's ecclesiastical and civil authority. The first
battle of the Philippine Revolution, which resulted in the Spanish soldiers'
loss, serves as the best example of the historical history of Imus. The town
also witnessed Emilio Aguinaldo's promotion from flag lieutenant to general
and recognized Katipunan commander. In reality, during a service performed
in Imus, the first flag of the Revolution was raised and blessed. On May 28,
1898, the first version of the modern Philippine Flag, which was sewed in
Hong Kong, was raised on the place that is now Barangay Alapan I to
commemorate a victory against the Spaniards in the so-called Battle of
Alapan. As it boosted the spirit of the Katipuneros throughout the towns of
Cavite and the entirety of Luzon, the aforementioned confrontation is thought

to have stemmed the tide and prevented what was at the time a faltering
revolution from completely collapsing.
A.4.6. Etymology
The word "Imus" in Tagalog refers to a geographical feature that
separates two rivers. The former site of the church is in Toclong, on a piece of
ground formed by the confluence of the Julian and Imus rivers. The Latin term
"infimus," which means lowland, is where the word "imus" comes from. It also
comes from the word "centimos," which refers to the smallest piece of metal
money used during the Spanish Colonial Era. A group of Spanish troops were
stationed in the Recollect estate house during that time, and after they left,
several locals rummaged around looking for items left behind.
When a group of Spanish soldiers who had just arrived there asked her
for the name of the place and she responded, "limos," thinking they were
asking her the name of the song, the Spaniards went away murmuring the last
syllable, "imus." They found several centimo coins and left shouting,
"Centimos! Centimos!" A young mother was lulling her child to sleep with a
plaintive Tagalog song called "limos."
A.4.7. Land Area Cover
The City of Imus is divided into four (4) distinct land cover types: a)
populated areas; b) agricultural fields for both annual and perennial crops; c)
fishponds; and d) uncultivated grasslands. The City's total land area (2,651.11
hectares) is made up of 217.45 ha of agricultural land and 52.53% of it is
made up of built-up areas. about 43.21 percent of the world's land. The area
coverage for the other classes is detailed in Table 2.

Land Cover Area (in hectares) %
1. Built-up area 2,651.11 52.53%
2. Cultivated land – annual crop 2,174.70 43.16%
3. Cultivated land – perennial crop 2.75 0.054%
4. Natural grassland 211.46 4.19%
5. Fishpond 3.28 0.06%
Table 2. Land Area Cover (Source: NAMRIA)
The City of Imus is a first-class component city in Cavite's 3rd
Congressional District. Its 97 barangays have been grouped into nine (9)
clusters to facilitate interaction and communication. The Philippines' Imus city
has a total land area of 5,314.60 hectares. Northeastern Cavite's bordering
cities are Bacoor City, Kawit, Dasmarias City, General Trias City, and
Muntinlupa City.
It is about 18 kilometers from the City of Manila and next to Metro
Manila. Due to its mild slopes (5-7%) and maximum elevation of 70 meters
above sea level, the City is mostly composed of lowland alluvial plains. The
West Valley Fault in Muntinlupa City is the nearest known active geologic fault
to Imus; none are known to intersect Imus. A&D describes the entire City as
being disposable and alienable. Of the overall land area, 20%, or roughly
1700 hectares, are used for production and agricultural activities.

A.4.8. Climate Data
Intense variability in climate is currently being experienced all over the
country. As general information, Region IV-A has all the four (4) types of
climate: Type I-with two pronounced seasons, dry from November to April and
wet during the rest of the year; Type II-no dry season with a very pronounced
rainfall from November to April and wet during the rest of the year; Type III-
seasons are not very pronounced, relatively dry from November to April and
wet during the rest of the year; and Type IV-rainfall is more or less evenly
distributed throughout the year. The province of Cavite has two (2) distinct
seasons: wet from May to November and dry from December to April. Laguna
is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year,
specifically in the small portion near the southern boundary. The eastern and
southern portions of Laguna province have no distinct season but with evenly
distributed rainfall throughout the year.

A.4.9. Topography and Soil/Slopes
Map 5. Slope Classification Map

Imus's low height and slope values result in a predominance of lowland
and alluvial plains. Southeast of the City is where it rises to its highest point,
70 meters above sea level. The southern half of Imus is gradually sloping to
undulating with slopes of 3% to 5%, while the northern and center portions are
typically flat with slopes of less than 3% (level to nearly level) (Map 5).

A.4.10. Zoning
Map 6. Zoning Map of Imus, 2007-2017

The City of Imus's zoning map identifies the various zonings; the map
pictured above indicates the parts of the site that, per the Imus zoning map,
fall within the agricultural, PUD, and tourism zones. Since the river will be
close to the site development, the Margagondon River is also marked in this
zone region.

A.4.11. Soil Map
Map 7. General Soil Classification Map

The soil of Imus is a member of the Guadalupe Soil Series (GSS) (Map
7). GSS is typically located in lowlands with level to relatively level slopes.
Lowland rice, corn, and root crops are the main crops grown on this type of
soil.

Soil Classification Area (ha.) Description
1. Guadalupe Clay 2,852.96 Guadalupe clay soil covers the northern and
central portion of Imus. Clay soils have the
smallest particles and are usually plate-shaped
instead of spherical, allowing for an increase
specific surface area. Because of these, clay soils
can hold a high amount of water and can drain
slowly causing longer durations in warming up and
drying out.
2. Guadalupe Clay 1,293.89 Guadalupe clay adobe is a mix between clay and
Adobe adobe soils. It is located in the south-eastern
portion of the city. Adobe soils are described as
soils with high clay content and proportions of sand
that when mixed into mud then dried out it forms a
brick or wall. This soils also swell and shrink
dramatically and bare ground commonly has
cracks in it.
3. Guadalupe Clay 739.96 This soil classification is a mix between clay and
Loam loam soils and is located in the south-western
location of the city. Clay loam is a mixture of sand,
silt and predominantly clay that are combined to
avoid the negative effects of each type. These soils
are fertile, easy to work with and provide good

drainage and best for planting crops
4. Guadalupe Silt 159.97 Silt loam is located in a small portion in the north-
Loam eastern part of the city. This classification is a
mixture of the three major soil types which is sand,
silt and clay with silt having the dominant
proportion. Silt soil are light and moisture retentive
soil with a high fertility rating. These soils comprise
of medium sized particles that are well drained but
can be easily compacted and prone to washing
away with rain.
Table 3. Soil Classification (Source: BSWM)
The Guadalupe series is further categorized into four soil classifications
based on the dominating size of the particles and texture of the soil. The soil
descriptions and area coverages of these soil types are indicated in Table 3
below.

A.4.12. Geology
Map 8. Geology Map (Source: City of Imus CLUP)
Northwestern Imus is covered by alluvial deposits of sand, silt and clay,
or loose and eroded materials, usually from rivers, that have been set down or
cemented into a lithological unit. Such materials are usually located at the
lower part of a river’s course, forming floodplains and deltas. The central and
southern parts of Imus are covered with agglomerates of sandy tuff and

cinder beds which consist of volcanic ash, glass shards and angular pebbles,
scoria, cobbles of pumice (Map 8).
A.4.13. Demographics
According to the most recent Philippine Statistical Authority (PSA)
Census, which was carried out in 2015, the City of Imus is the fifth most
populous local government unit in the CALABARZON Region and the third
most populous local government unit in the Cavite province. The 97
barangays of the city are home to an estimated 94,484 households, each
having an average of 4.1 people. Poblacion I-B, with 316 people, is the
smallest barangay, followed by Buhay Na Tubig, with 32,513, Pasong Buaya-
II, with 27,006, and Malagasang II-B, with 18,028. The City of Imus is made
up of nine clusters of barangays, with Cluster 9 (83,734) having the highest
population density with about one in five of the city's citizens residing there.
A.4.13.1. Social Composition and Characteristics
The City of Imus is a first-class component city under the 3rd
Congressional District of Cavite. It consists of 97 barangays that have been
grouped into nine (9) clusters for ease of facilitating communications and
interactions. Imus has a total land area of 5,314.60 hectares and is located in
northeastern Cavite, bounded by Bacoor City, Kawit, Dasmariñas City,
General Trias City, and Muntinlupa City. It is proximate to Metro Manila and is
only 18 kilometers away from the City of Manila The City is mainly composed
of lowland alluvial plains as its gentle slopes (5-7%) with elevations do not go
beyond 70 meters from sea level. No active geologic faults are known to
transect Imus with the nearest active fault system, the West Valley Fault,
located in Muntinlupa City. The entire City is classified as alienable and

disposable (A&D). Of the total land area, about 1700 hectares or roughly 20%
is for production and agricultural activities.
The general land use of Imus, as identified from land use surveys and
remote sensing with field validation, are built-up and agricultural. Roughly
2,651 hectares or 52.5% of the City are already built-up. Forty-three percent
or 2,177 hectares are cultivated lands for both annual and perennial crops,
while the remaining are mostly natural grasslands and some fishponds. Such
a land use composition is an expected pattern due to its geographical,
topographic and climatic characteristics. Fifty-five percent (55%) of Imus
consist of residential areas, government institutions, parks, roads, industrial,
and infrastructure land uses. It can be gleaned from previous plans that there
has been a significant area of agricultural lands that have been converted to
urban uses.
A.4.13.2. Population Size and Growth Rate
Rapid population expansion and proximity to Metro Manila are causes
of rapid urbanization, which raises the demand for housing in the city. Since
the turn of the century, Imus' population has fluctuated, but there has been a
recent uptick because of in-migration. According to the 2015 Census, the
population grew by 6.01%, from 301,624 to 403,785, while the Crude Death
Rates decreased gradually but steadily. In accordance with estimates
employing a 4.95% annual growth rate, there will be about 720,000 people by
2027. The City's current housing facilities are anticipated to be under pressure
as the 2015 household count of 97,397 is predicted to nearly double to
175,855 during the period.

297,614 people (73.71% of the population) could work in the City of
Imus. These people, who are at least 15 years old and may or may not be
employed, fall into either category. The average number of people in Imus
who could support one dependent is 2.2 when divided into the working age
(15–64) and dependent (0–14 and 65 and over) groups. This advantageous
dependency ratio, when coupled with the necessary investment in human
capital and a suitable business environment, is a demographic dividend for
the City that may eventually result in high productivity and resources freed up
for other economic activity.
A.4.13.3. Population Density by Barangay
Number of Average Household

Barangay Population
Household Size
Cluster 1 66,053 16,110 4.10
Alapan I-A 13,639 3,327 4.10
Alapan I-B 7,352 1,793 4.10
Alapan I-C 8,422 2,054 4.10
Alapan II-A 8,805 2,148 4.10
Alapan II-B 3,061 747 4.10
Bucandala I 5,602 1,366 4.10
Bucandala II 2,191 534 4.10
Bucandala III 8,456 2,062 4.10
Bucandala IV 3,372 822 4.10
Bucandala V 5,153 1,257
Cluster 2 46,562 11,357 4.10
Carsadang Bago I 3,350 817 4.10
Carsadang Bago II 16,835 4,106 4.10

Pag-asa I 2,369 578 4.10
Pag-asa II 4,445 1,084 4.10
Pag-asa III 2,070 505 4.10
Medicion I-A 1,546 377 4.10
Medicion I-B 2,596 633 4.10
Medicion I-C 2,361 576 4.10
Medicion I-D 1,207 294 4.10
Medicion II-A 1,425 348 4.10
Medicion II-B 2,172 530 4.10
Medicion II-C 1,558 380 4.10
Medicion II-D 1,583 386 4.10
Medicion II-E 1,378 336 4.10
Medicion II-F 1,667 407 4.10
Cluster 3 29,196 7,121 4.10
Anabu I-A 7,206 1,758 4.10
Anabu I-B 2,338 570 4.10
Anabu I-C 6,062 1,479 4.10
Anabu I-D 3,425 835 4.10
Anabu I-E 2,641 644 4.10
Anabu I-F 2,432 593 4.10
Anabu I-G 5,092 1,242 4.10
Cluster 4 35,212 8,588 4.10
Anabu II-A 2,991 730 4.10
Anabu II-B 6,656 1,623 4.10
Anabu II-C 5,390 1,315 4.10
Anabu II-D 4,440 1,083 4.10

Anabu II-E 4,623 1,128 4.10
Anabu II-F 11,112 2,710 4.10
Cluster 5 28,882 7,044 4.10
Bayan Luma I 3,731 910 4.10
Bayan Luma II 1,770 432 4.10
Bayan Luma III 4,726 1,153 4.10
Bayan Luma IV 2,976 726 4.10
Bayan Luma V 4,884 1,191 4.10
Bayan Luma VI 2,738 668 4.10
Bayan Luma VII 3,580 873 4.10
Bayan Luma VIII 2,500 610 4.10
Bayan Luma IX 1,977 482 4.10
Cluster 6 45,235 11,033 4.10
Bagong Silang 960 234 4.10
Magdalo 4,195 1,023 4.10
Maharlika 3,941 961 4.10
M. Espeleta I 1,613 393 4.10
M. Espeleta II 1,364 333 4.10
M. Espeleta III 2,206 538 4.10
Pinagbuklod 2,371 578 4.10
Pasong Buaya I 1,579 385 4.10
Pasong Buaya II 27,006 6,587 4.10
Cluster 7 51,104 12,464 4.10
Buhay na Tubig 32,513 7,930 4.10
Palico I 2,174 530 4.10
Palico II 1,572 383 4.10

Palico III 599 146 4.10
Palico IV 2,772 676 4.10
Tanzang Luma I 1,103 269 4.10
Tanzang Luma II 1,653 403 4.10
Tanzang Luma III 1,859 453 4.10
Tanzang Luma IV 2,303 562 4.10
Tanzang Luma V 2,287 558 4.10
Tanzang Luma VI 2,269 553 4.10
Cluster 8 17,807 4,343 4.10
Poblacion I-A 2,141 522 4.10
Poblacion I-B 316 77 4.10
Poblacion I-C 350 85 4.10
Poblacion II-A 767 187 4.10
Poblacion II-B 495 121 4.10
Poblacion III-A 1,014 247 4.10
Poblacion III-B 721 176 4.10
Poblacion IV-A 1,279 312 4.10
Poblacion IV-B 591 144 4.10
Poblacion IV-C 990 241 4.10
Poblacion IV-D 1,040 254 4.10
Toclong I-A 1,240 302 4.10
Toclong I-B 1,575 384 4.10
Toclong I-C 1,763 430 4.10
Toclong II-A 1,049 256 4.10
Toclong II-B 2,476 604 4.10
Cluster 9 83,734 20,423 4.10

Malagasang I-A 3,091 754 4.10
Malagasang I-B 4,986 1,216 4.10
Malagasang I-C 2,299 561 4.10
Malagasang I-D 2,129 519 4.10
Malagasang I-E 2,255 550 4.10
Malagasang I-F 8,483 2,069 4.10
Malagasang I-G 12,629 3,080 4.10
Malagasang II-A 13,780 3,361 4.10
Malagasang II-B 18,028 4,397 4.10
Malagasang II-C 4,716 1,150 4.10
Malagasang II-D 3,771 920 4.10
Malagasang II-E 1,715 418 4.10
Malagasang II-F 1,551 378 4.10
Malagasang II-G 4,301 1,049 4.10
TOTAL 403,785 98,484 4.10
Table 4. Population per Barangay and Average Household Size, 2015

(Source: PSA 2015 Census)
In terms of age distribution, Imus’s population is quite young and,
possibly, a major productive resource and economic driver of the City. In
2015, individuals aged 20-24 years old (9.33%), 15-19 (9.27), and 30-34
(9.06%) comprised the largest age groups in the City. Forty-five percent of
Imus residents are between the ages of 15-39, a period in an individual’s life
cycle wherein one is most active and productive. The potential of this group
could be best maximized if they would be provided with the requisite human
capital investments (i.e.: education, healthcare) and an environment

conducive for commerce and investment (i.e.: access to credit, ease in doing
business).
A.4.13.4. Urban- Rural Household Population by Barangay
The ratio of household population to occupied housing units (HU) is
4.27, as per the housing situation statistics from the 2010 NSO Census (Table
4). This is just a little bit higher than the 1:1 national requirement, showing
doubled-up housing and a lack of housing units. When two or more
households share a single dwelling, this is referred to as double occupancy.
The quick construction of housing subdivisions in CALABARZON between
2000 and 2010 has resulted in a large rise in the number of occupied dwelling
units.
Most subdivisions are identified as Open Market Residential
Subdivisions with more than 60% of the residential land area occupied,
according to the most recent data on subdivision as of 2014. With a proportion
of approximately 30%, economic housing comes in second, followed by low-
cost/socialized housing with 8.73%. Less than 1% of the total land is taken up
by commercial subdivision. The land size for the subdivision increased to
1612.31 hectares in 2015, with an estimated 135,500 lots/units.
A.4.13.5. Population Projection

Table 4. Imus Population Data Urban Area 2023

(Source: World Population Review)
The current projection for Imus's population in 2023 is 600,964. There
were 23,377 people living in Imus in 1950. Imus increased by 22,858 in the
previous year, which is a change of 3.95% annually. These population
projections and estimates are based on the most recent UN World
Urbanization Prospects report. These figures reflect the population of Imus's
urban agglomeration, which often also includes nearby suburban districts.

A.4.13.6. Land Utilization
Land Use Category Area (hectares)* %
Residential 2,120.20 39.89 %
Agricultural 1,071.63 20.16%
Commercial 109.24 2.06%
Industrial 88.09 1.66%
Institutional 62.31 1.17%
Rivers and waterways 64.28 1.21%
Cemetery 19.43 0.37%
Informal Settlement 11.00 0.21%
Infrastructure and
58.70 1.10%
Utilities
Roads 460.76 8.67%
Dumpsite 1.37 0.03%
Idle/vacant lands 1,247.01 23.46%
Parks and Playgrounds 0.57 0.01%
TOTAL 5,314.60 100.00%
Table 5. Existing Land Use of Imus, 2017
(Source: City of Imus)
The land uses within the City of Imus can be categorized into two (2)
types: built up, and agricultural. These land uses are a natural outcome of its
geophysical characteristics and proximity to Metro Manila. Currently, built-up
areas amount to about 55% of the total land area or 2,931.67 hectares which
include residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional areas, cemeteries,
parks, roads, and infrastructure land uses. The remaining 45% or 2,382.92

hectares are composed of agricultural lands, rivers and waterways, and
vacant lands.
A.4.14. Public Utilities
There is a 6.39 hectare proposed increase. for utilities and further
relevant land uses from 2018 to 2027. These properties will be used to
expand vital transportation, power, water, and waste management services
and infrastructure. Retarding basins and transportation support facilities (i.e.,
impounding areas and transport terminals) are the key constructions that will
be targeted for this land use. Moreover, 0.61 hectares. will be used to build
three new MRFs that will be placed in key locations around the city.
A.4.14.1. Waterworks
Three (3) main organizations—Maynilad Water Services Inc.
(Maynilad), BP Waterworks Inc. (BPWI), and Good Hands Water Specialists
Inc. (GWSI)—provide water supply. As its services are available in 86
barangays, Maynilad serves as the city's primary provider. The majority of the
barangays in Cluster 6 (a total of 9 barangays) are served by BPWI, while
GWSI operates in the Malagasang and Buhay na Tubig regions.
A.4.14.1.A. Existing Surface Water Resources by Type and Classification
The city is prone to floods by nature, especially in its northern region,
which serves as a catch basin and is situated along waterways where water
flows from the province of Cavite's highlands towards Manila Bay. Water
runoff is influenced by a number of elements in addition to the natural water
that naturally flows towards streams and rains. These include the
permeability, or ability of the ground to permit the penetration, absorption, and
retention of water, as well as the various flood control and drainage facilities

that regulate the flow and volume of water that would be released into the
natural waterways.
A.4.14.2. Power Supply
The National Power Corporation (NPC), via the Manila Electric Company
(MERALCO), provides electricity to the entire province of Cavite. The
MERALCO-supplied electricity is available in every town and barangay in
Cavite, bringing the province's energization rate to 100 percent.
Total No. of Served Unserved

Year
Households No. % No. %
1996 38,567 32,198 83.49 6,369 16.51
1997 40,288 36,703 91.10 3,585 8.90
1998 44,024 42,009 95.42 2,015 4.58
1999 45,315 43,750 96.55 1,565 3.45
2000 46,544 45,201 97.11 1,343 2.89
2001 47,718 46,535 97.52 1,183 2.48
2002 48,840 47,779 97.83 1,061 2.17
2003 49,916 48,951 98.07 965 1.93
2004 50,948 50,061 98.26 887 1.74
2005 51,941 51,119 98.42 822 1.58
2006 52,898 52,129 98.55 769 1.45
2007 56,054 55,018 98.15 1,036 1.85
2008 59,398 58,066 97.76 1,332 2.24
2009 62,942 61,284 97.37 1,658 2.63
2010 66,697 64,680 96.98 2,017 3.02
2011 70,677 68,264 96.59 2,413 3.41
2012 72,076 70,408 97.69 1,668 2.31

2013 73,503 72,049 98.02 1,454 1.98
2014 74,959 74,959 98.28 1,291 1.72
2015 76,443 75,285 98.49 1,158 1.51
Table 6. Households Served with Electricity for the Past Twenty Years
(Source: Utility Economics, MERALCO 2016)
The city had 112,667 connections in 2015, using an average of
34,851,364 KWH per month. Residential use accounts for almost half (49.6%)
of the city's monthly electricity consumption, while commercial and industrial
use make up 27.5% and 22.5%, respectively, of the total. On the other hand,
117,366 KWH are used each month for street lighting. According to the data,
since 2013, both the average monthly consumption (5,025,358 KWH) and the
number of connections (9,939 connections) have increased. The city is
expected to need about 137,980, 475.58 KWH by 2027, which is an increase
of 71,687,694.66 KWH from the amount of energy it currently consumes.
A.4.14.2. Telecommunications
In order to provide a working environment that is favorable to effective,
efficient, and economical operation, communication facilities are essential in
any progressive province. Being able to access information is a benefit for any
company endeavor, therefore these services help the general public stay
informed about current events, worldwide trends, and innovations.
Number of
Name of Company
Subscribers
Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company

80,237
(PLDT)
Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. 17,836

(DIGITEL)
Innove (Globetel) 48,746
Bel Tel 1,610
TOTAL 148,429
Tabel 7.1. Telephone Service Providers, Province of Cavite

(Source: National Telecommunications Commission, Region IV)
The province of Cavite is also tenacious in making sure that citizens,
business owners, and industrial locators have access to the communication
system that best suits their requirements. The complexity of numerous
companies in the province is enhanced by telecommunication and postal
services. According to information obtained from the National
Telecommunications Commission, Region IV-A, Batangas City, the province
is serviced by four (4) telephone carriers. Innove (Globetel) has 48,746
subscribers, Digital Telecommunications Philippines, Inc. (DIGITEL) has
17,836 subscribers, the Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company
(PLDT) has 80,237 subscribers, and Bel Tel has 1,610 subscribers (Table
7.1).
Name of Company Number of Cellsites
Smart Communications, Inc. 189
Globe Telecom, Inc. 178
Digitel Mobile Phils., Inc. 109
TOTAL 476
Table 7.2. Cellular Mobile Telephone System (CMTS) Providers and

Number of Cell Sites, Province of Cavite: 2010 (Source: National
Telecommunications Commission, Region IV-A)

Smart Communications, Inc., Globe Telecom, Inc., and Digitel Mobile
Philippines, which operates Sun Cellular Network, are the top three cellular
mobile telephone system providers in terms of the quantity of cell sites, with a
combined total of 476 cellular sites already operational in the province (Tables
7.2).
A.4.14.2. Transportation
The city's structure plan has a proposal that also shows open elevated
parking areas, footbridges, and public transportation terminals. These
infrastructures make sure that the various transportation modes and
circulation networks are interconnected. Impounding sites are likewise
categorized as transport support facilities. These locations will act as holding
areas for vehicles that have been towed because of traffic infractions such
unauthorized parking in the future due to the anticipated tight implementation
of traffic regulation and management plans. As of 2018, the city had about
81,000 registered vehicles, and this figure has been continuously rising
yearly. Motorcycles and tricycles, utility vehicles, and cars, more than 50% of
which are privately owned, are the top three most popular vehicle kinds.
Type of Pavement Total

Road
Concrete(km Asphalt(km Gravel(km Length
Classification Earthfill(km)
) ) ) (km)
National 206.8242 202.1548 408.9790
Provincial 277.875 44.982 46.824 369.6810
City/Municipal 284.8338 27.7359 3.46 9.9712 326.0009
Barangay 660.4268 29.3199 102.6553 289.4015 1,081.8035
TOTAL 1,429.960 304.1926 152.9393 299.3727 2,186.464

Table 8. Total Length of Roads by Type of Pavement and by Road
Classification, Province of Cavite: 2010
(Source: Special Projects Division, Provincial Planning and Development
Office)
The Province of Cavite's transportation system is primarily land-based,
with roads serving as the primary form of transit. National, provincial,
city/municipal, and barangay roads are the several categories of roadways.
The provincial roads connect the national roads, which are a part of the
trunkline systems, from one city or municipality to another, and the city or
municipal roads connect barangays. The province has 2,186.4644 kilometers
of total road length, of which 369.6810 kilometers, or 16.91 percent, are
provincial roads and 408.9790 kilometers, or 18.71 percent, are national
roads. The majority of these roadways are covered with concrete and asphalt.
In addition, barangay roads constitute 1,081.8035 kilometers, or 49.48
percent of the overall road length, while city/municipal roads make up 14.91
percent, or 326.009 kilometers. The majority of these roads are made of
concrete, while others are covered in asphalt and yet others are made of
gravel and soil (Table 7.1 and Figure 7.1). The Provincial Engineer's Office
looks after provincial roads, while the DPWH maintains the nation's roadways.
Private roads must be maintained and improved by their respective owners,
developers, or homeowners groups.
B. MICRO SITE ANALYSIS
Site location

Map : Map of Site
The research team gathered various lot bearings in cities that are
suitable for the park. On June 11, 1977, former President Ferdinand Marcos
issued a proclamation designating Imus City as the provincial capital of
Cavite. Imus City was designated as the "Third District of Cavite" on October
22, 2009.
Road Networks
PITX, which is known as the Parañaque Integrated Terminal
Exchange, is the hub of transportation connecting Metro Manila to the City of
Imus and vice versa. The drive takes around thirty-seven to forty-eight
minutes. Manila and Imus are approximately 21.3 kilometers apart.
Researchers travel from Emilio Aguinaldo Highway and take a ride to Imus
Lumina. In front of Imus Lumina, there are multi-cabs going to the New City
Hall of Imus; it costs around 28 pesos per person. It will take twenty to thirty
minutes to travel, depending on the traffic congestion.
Actual Site Condition

The site is located at the back of the New City Hall of Imus. The image
shows is the actual site condition of the given site. Researchers inspect the
site location and it is connected to the road of Pedro Reyes St. It actually be
seen before doing to the New City Hall. It also surrounded by the residential
area.
SWOT Analysis
INTERNAL
STRENGTH WEAKNESSES
● The location of the ● Public transportation
site is close to the is limited.
New Imus City Hall Complex. ● Lack of vegetation.
● Accessible from the main road. ● Unpleasant smell coming from
● The clay loam soil at the site will the nearby creek.
make it simple for plants and

trees to thrive.
● Site is the center of
establishments.
EXTERNAL
OPPORTUNITIES THREATHS
● Tourist attraction ● Due to its proximity to a creek,
● Contribute to the health and the site may experience flooding.
wellness of a community. ● Site maintenance.
● Socialization
● Business opportunities
Bearing
Lot Plan and Technical Descriptions
Site Lot
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS
LINE BEARING DISTANCE
LOT A
1-2 S 85°16' E 35.44 m.
2-3 N 00°52' W 56.08 m.
3-4 N 87°22' E 149.50 m.
4-5 S 13°34' W 11.63 m.
5-6 S 84°25' E 55.76 m.

6-7 N 02°45' E 42.17 m.
7-8 N 86°54' E 50.81 m.
8-9 S 12°29' E 6.77 m.
9-10 S 06°57' E 120.57 m.
10-11 S 83°53' W 147.00 m.
11-12 S 02°06' W 15.47 m.
12-13 S 88°16' W 150.76 m.
13-1 N 06°10' W 74.26 m.
Lot A Area: 33,620 SQM.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS
LINE BEARING DISTANCE
LOT B
1-2 N 89°23’E 136.193 m.
2-3 S 5°10’E 93.179 m.
3-4 S 14° 25’E 105.028 m.
4-5 S 23°15’ W 11.202 m.
5-6 N72°10’W 50.744 m.
6-7 S79°29’W 40.748 m.
7-8 S13°12’W 7.253 m.

8-9 N77°11’W 20.805 m.
9-10 N9°20’W 13.399 m.
10-11 N40°25’W 45.125 m.
11-12 N12°15’E 27.663 m.
12-13 N2°5’E 37.253 m.
13-14 N33°11’W 37.881 m.
14-1 N10°29’W 53.712 m.
Lot B Area: 24,609 SQM.
Space Planning
The programming diagram illustrates the interactions and connections
between various layouts of public and private places. The functional-
interrelationship-circulatory zoning diagram and matrix diagram are given in
the visuals below.
Bubble Diagrams


Matrix Diagram


Schematic Diagram



Zoning Diagram
The Zoning diagram illustrates the different locations of the site's land
use. Including facilities placed on unoccupied property, the use of legal
easements that will benefit Imus residents in terms of accessibility that was
maximized for the urban park project.
Site Analysis
The city is recognized as the Flag Capital of the Philippines and the
Cavite Capital. Imus is a growing city. And the area is accessible by the
national road, which is now linked to a developing road network accessible
through the major road. The illustration shows the sun path, wind direction,
map orientation, and noise diagram. The sun rises in the east and sets in the
west, while monsoons flow from north to west and south to east, respectively.

Sun Path
The Sun orientation is an important factor in site planning that has a
significant impact on the building of better and more practical areas. The
image shows the heat-affected zones of the location as well as the sun's
direction. The sun rises in the east and sets in the west in the image shown.
The sun's orientation benefits the project more since the sunrise benefits the
users' health because the sun provides vitamin D. It will also determine where
to provide more shade in the afternoon and where the sun set will be efficient
in terms of people gathering.

Wind Direction
Noise Analysis

C. QUALITATIVE
Case study
Image : https://hiketomountains.com/rizal-park/
RIZAL PARK
Rizal Park is a historical urban park in the Ermita area of Manila, near
Roxas Boulevard. Many Filipinos just refer to it as Luneta Park. Rizal Park is
58 hectares (580,000 square meters) in size. The park's amenities include a
number of gardens, lush lawns, artworks, an open field, ponds, paved
walkways, an observatory, dancing fountains, picnic areas, wooded areas,
beautiful gardens, an open-air concert hall, an artists' sanctuary, additional
monuments, and an open-air auditorium. Rizal Park also has multiple
additional parks and open areas. Padre Burgos Avenue, Taft Avenue, and

Kalaw Avenue all border Rizal Park on the left, right, and east sides,
respectively.
Image : https://hiketomountains.com/rizal-park/
The Rizal Monument is the most well-known sight in Rizal Park since it
was built to honor and commemorate the Philippines' national hero, Doctor
Jose Protasio Rizal. The Rizal Monument is regularly guarded by ceremonial
sentinels and soldiers in full uniform known as the Knights of Rizal. Rizal
Monument stands 13 meters (42 feet) tall. It is the location of Jose Rizal's
remains, and it is a major landmark in Philippine history.The 150-foot-tall
Independence Flagpole, claimed to be the highest flagpole in the Philippines,
is placed close to the Rizal Monument. A black granite stone with writings
from Jose Rizal's novel Mi Ultimo Adios, or My Last Farewell, may be seen on
the other side of the monuments. In addition, there are eight bronze
memorials depicting Jose Rizal's last moments. In front of the Rizal
Monument, tourists can also see the marble Kilometer Zero mark.

Rizal Park is managed by the National Parks Development Committee
(NPDC), which features 130 distinct tree species and approximately 3600
plants. Every year on June 12 at 8 a.m., a flag-raising ceremony is held. The
Spanish ruling elite hanged Doctor Jose Rizal and the three martyr priests
Mariano Gomez, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora at Rizal Park. Thousands
of visitors visit Rizal Park every day, and big celebrations are staged on
holidays such as the Philippines' Independence Day on June 12, Rizal Day on
December 30, and New Year's Eve on December 31. A flag-raising ceremony
is held at the Independence Flagpole on the first Monday of each month.
Dancing fountain

Its purpose is the beautification of the environment. The presence of
one or more fountains in parks and public gardens is one way to create a
natural ambiance. This is due to the sound and visual beauty of utilizing one
of nature's most valuable resources, water.
Experience beautiful fountains that dance to the beat of music; your visit to
Luneta Park will never be complete. At the park's central Park Lagoon, visitors
can see multicolored water jets that move and spout in time with carols near
the statue of national hero Jose Rizal. Every dawn and evening, it turns into a
water and light show for two hours. People from all walks of life will be
fascinated by these dancing fountains. Everything is worthwhile when you
watch it after a long walk in the park. The fountains added a splash of color to
the park, giving visitors lots of reasons to love it. The dancing fountains of
Luneta Park established it as one of the greats.
Zen Garden

The park's primary objective was to provide a space for monks to
meditate on Buddha's teachings. The purpose of establishing and upholding
the garden is for the benefit of meditation.
The Japanese Garden is a Japanese-style garden garden or Zen
Garden located nearby Rizal Park in Manila. Its interior is spotless. Pavilions,
lakes, pathways, and lawns are all distributed with care. Flowers and plants of
various varieties are also planted. Stone lanterns, a hallmark feature of
Japanese gardens, and two bridges (one spanning the center pond) provide
the feeling of being taken to the Land of the Rising Sun as they loop around a
central pond filled with water lilies. Despite its proximity to a busy street, the
modest garden is surprisingly tranquil and lovely.
Meditation may be beneficial folks relax by allowing them to connect
with nature.
Amphitheater

An amphitheater is an open-air arena used for entertainment, performances,
and sports. It brings people of all ages together for amusement, leisure, and
engagement.
An amphitheater behind the Quirino Grandstand in Rizal Park was
once proposed, but it was ultimately decided that the entertainment facility
would be built next to the Chinese Gardens because it had more room and a
slope. Leandro Locsin, a national artist, created the amphitheater. A canopy
roof was installed in the 2010s.
The facility could support the urban park in accommodating hundreds
of visitors who provide a variety of activities that entertain residents.
FORM
GOALS FACTS CONCEPT NEEDS PROBLEMS
BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Rain Water harvesting
CCTV
Solar Panel LED Street Lights
Summary of Interview

Park is a large area of land with grass and trees, usually surrounded by
fences or walls, and specially arranged so that people can walk in it for
pleasure or children can play in it. Rizal Park is one of the famous parks in the
Philippines due to its historical background. The park was formerly known as
Bagumbayan during the Spanish era it was also where Rizal was executed,
one of the main attraction areas in Rizal Park was the Luneta Park or the
Kilometer Zero which brings more tourist spots for tourist. We gather data on
this location due to its flexible and well-planned design of Urban Park in Metro
Manila. We Interviewed different Individuals with divergent perspectives. We
focus on coping with the main problem that we can encounter in designing an
urban park most of which based on the interviews are the zoning, unused
areas, Parking, insufficient Vegetation, and lack of Activity areas.
The interviewee gives their insights of having different proposals and
commends if there will be given a chance to renovate the Park, most of them
are provisions of physical activity and gathering areas. This will be formed as
a first foundation of a park and a great highlight aside from its historical
background. Based on our observations as well, Park must be flexible to
every user by having different approaches of design solutions. The City
Architect, Vendors, Staff, and Visitors give their feedback for having a better
park the conclusion park should be habitable and comfortable for the users
which determines the relationship of humanity to the environment.
City Planner: Ar. Roel Saquilayan
Date: April 20, 2023

Duration: 46mins
Ar. Roel Saquilayan, is a city architect I of Imus Cavite. He graduated
at (FEU) Far Eastern University Manila. Ar. Roel is a department head of city
government of Imus for planning and design, . He is knowledgeable about
parks due to his previous work experience as the consultant of Promenade de
Dasmariñas City, Cavite We message him thru Facecook messenger and
invite him for an interview. They accept our invitation via Google Mail and set
us a scheduled to conduct this intereview on his good office in the New City
Hall of Imus Cavite.
List of Interview Questions:
Q.1. What is your Name, and Age?
Q.2. What is your current occupation?
Q.3. What is your mode of Transportation?
Q.4. Which parks have you visited in the past?
Q.5. Follow up Question: What is the reason why did you visit this Park?
Q.6. Follow up Question: Which features, and amenities you liked most about
this park?

Q.7. Follow up Question: What are the features and amenities that needs
improvement?
Professional
Q.9. How is a park designed? and What are the factors or considerations
when planning, and designing a
park?
Q.10. Follow up Question: What are the facilities that a park should have?
Q.11. Follow up Question: When planning park activities such as playgrounds,
outdoor gyms,
badminton area, biking, walking, jogging, and running paths, how do you
consider the safety,
needs and interests of a user?
Q.12. Follow up Question: Do you also consider including Pet parks within
urban park? If yes,
what are the considerations and restrictions?
Q.13. Follow up Question: Are there any restrictions if building a facility like
multipurpose hall
within the park?
Q.14. Follow up Question: How do you consider the safety and security of a
park in architectural
way?
Q.15. Follow up Question: Do you also consider what type of lighting should
be use in a park?
Q.16. Follow up Question: What are the elements of landscaping do you
consider when planning

and designing a park?
Q.17. Follow up Question: Are there any restrictions on what plants should
and should not be
placed in the park?
Q.18. How do you maintain operation and cleanliness of a park?
Q.19. How do you market the park to attract visitors?
Q.20. We want to encourage visitors to become more engaged with each
other and to the environment.
If you had a chance plan a new park, what would it be?
Summary of Interview
According to him Park is a nature inclusion of the activity area, human
to nature project. Nature is a natural habitat of human as well, designing a
park will always depends on the location or area which brings the possible
used and condition for functional city park, however, park must always
consider the Vegetation and for the materials as much as possible indigenous
materials are often use. Designing a park must focus on landscapes facilities
are only support system in park. Preserve, restore, and develop to have a
new eco system within the area.
Zoning is important, it gives accessibility to users everything should be
balance you have to know the different extent of space programming, park is
open space and most of the time there’s no restriction meanwhile the
consideration what really are the primarily need of the users. Vegetation helps
to lower the risk of having the flood at some point. Proposed building is
needed to be incorporate on the design of a park, park is a open space then
building is a open space as well, Amphitheatre are the best facilities for event

on a urban park. Simplicity, Variety, Emphasize, and Sequence are the
elements in designing a park, the application of lines, forms and colors has a
psychological effect on the users, simple the better. The City of Imus
objectives is to be more greenery and sustainable city, there are many
proposals of a park and some of them already started. Park should be park; it
became more attractive when place already speaks for itself.
Students: Levi, and Elijah
Date: April 2, 2023
Duration: 4mins
Both Levi and Elijah are from Navotas and Tondo in Manila. They both
attend T Paez Integrated School.

this park?
improvement?
Professional
park?
outdoor gyms,
urban park? If yes,
multipurpose hall
within the park?
way?

be use in a park?
and should not be
placed in the park?
The students commute there via public transit. They suggest a toddler's
playground and more artificial lighting at night. They also want additional
activities for students because parks are typically strict about their rules, so
they want to have a zone for recreational activity and provide more picnic
areas. People occasionally go to parks because they want to make more
memories. In addition to Rizal Park's historical significance, the Fountain is for
them the park's principal draw.

Vendor: Ben Ayon
Date: April 2, 2023
Duration: 4mins
this park?
improvement?
Professional

park?
outdoor gyms,
urban park? If yes,
multipurpose hall
within the park?
way?
be use in a park?
and should not be
placed in the park?

The proper zoning of public vendors also needs to be taken into
consideration, according to Sir Ben Ayon, a vendor in Rizal Park for more
than 50 years who was a resident of Quezon City. Ben further states that, in
accordance with park policy, no vendor is permitted to stay overnight in the
park. He also mentions that any unused gates need to be left open for
additional entrances and exits.
Board Game Staff: Manny
Date: April 2, 2023
Duration: 6mins
this park?
improvement?
Professional

park?
outdoor gyms,
urban park? If yes,
multipurpose hall
within the park?
way?
be use in a park?
and should not be

placed in the park?
Sir Manny, a 58-year-old employee of the Chess Plaza in Rizal Park,
uses his own bicycle for transportation. He was formerly an accessory dealer.
According to Sir, the advantages he gained from the park were that it became
his main source of revenue. Manny, he has no issues with the security of
Rizal Park and wants it to be open always.
Visitor: Mr. Ferdine
Date: April 2, 2023
Duration: 7mins
Chess player Mr. Ferdine, who frequented Rizal Park, was a resident
of Quezon. He frequently goes to the park merely to play chess, but he also
benefits from the exercise and personal renewal that the park provides. The

benefit of having a park is that it promotes more interpersonal communication.
As a resident, chess player, and frequent visitor, he is protecting the
uniqueness of Rizal Park, which provides the cultural worth of the Filipinos.
For him, when Rizal Park is mentioned, it also serves as his trademark, thus it
must be kept clean and green.
Head Secretary: Mr. Jomar
Duration:
this park?
improvement?
Professional
park?
outdoor gyms,

urban park? If yes,
multipurpose hall
within the park?
way?
be use in a park?
and should not be
placed in the park?

The best park he has visited so far is in Ilocos Norte, where the
dancing fountain and drinking fountain are. From his perspective, having a
sun buffer that can be lessened the provision of temporary tents that give the
users natural shading, ventilation, and lightings can attract and improve the
comfortability of the users. Mr. Jomar, a 37-year-old Head Security, travels by
his own personal private motorcycle vehicle. The most frequent issue he ran
into was that occasionally, visitors weren't aware of the rules and regulations.
For security measures, particularly when there was an event, they frequently
employed barricades to support and aid them in maintaining the order and
safety of the site.
ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY
Tensile Roofing
Brise soleil
Permeable Pavement
BUILDING DESIGN SCHEMES

D. QUANTITATIVE
Survey
Respondent Question no.1 How often do you go to parks?
Once
Once a Once
Daily a Occasionally Never
month a year
week
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Expre Expre Express Expre is faulty ** Expres
ssion ssion ion is ssion sion is
is is faulty ** is faulty
faulty faulty faulty **
** ** **
Total: 51
Table 1. Result of survey question no.1

The first question in the online survey was "How often do you go to the
park"? It responds daily, once a week, once a month, once a year,
occasionally, and never. This is done to determine how many people will be
visiting a park. The result was that "occasionally" received the most marks. In
response to the survey, people only visit parks when they have time for
themselves. The result may consider the scales of visitor of a park.
Question no. 2 What part of the day do you often visit parks?
Morning
Afternoon 12 pm Evening 5 pm Night 9 pm
Respondent 5 am to 12
to 5 pm to 9 pm to 4 am
pm (noon)
8 13 26 4
Total : 51
Table 2 . Result of survey question no.2

The survey was answered to the question "What part of the day do you
often visit parks?" which was chosen in the answer Morning 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
(noon), Afternoon 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., Evening 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Night 9 p.m. to
4 a.m., and leading the number was Evening 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. This is the result
of their possible free time. As the result to be consider the evening activities.
Question no. 3 What mode of transportation do you use?
Public
Transportation
Respondent Private
vehicle Motorcycle Bike
vehicle
(tricycle,bus,
and etc.)
Total ** Expression is ** Expression is ** **
faulty ** faulty ** Expression is Expressio
faulty ** n is faulty
**

The online survey question "What mode of transportation do you use?"
aims to determine what method of transportation people often use on a daily
basis. As a result, multiple people used public transit. Motorcycles and private
vehicles were the next most popular modes of mobility. It also turns out that
some people are using bicycles for transportation. This result may considering
the importance of public transportation.
Respondent Question no. 4 Whenever you visit the park, who do you
usually go with?
Family Friends Partners Alone
**
**
** Expression is ** Expression is Expressio
Expression is
faulty ** faulty ** n is faulty
faulty **
**
Total:51

In the conducted online survey, it was also found out who is often
accompanied by going to a park. This resulted in more people going to the
park with their friends. Their families followed in numbers. There are also
partners as an answer and alone. Here, it is known how many people or
groups are going to a park. We may adjust the activities for a group of people
or for individuals.
Question no. 5 Would you bring your pet to a park?
Yes No Maybe Never
Respondent **
**
** Expression is ** Expression is
Expression is Expressio
faulty ** faulty **
faulty ** n is faulty
**
Total : 51

The next question in the online survey was for pets: "Would you bring
your pet to a park?". The purpose of this question was to consider their
activities and needs every time they go to the park, and it resulted in more
people agreeing to take them to the park..
Question no. 6 Why do you visit public parks? ( Choose five
main reasons why you usually visit public parks.)
Ge
t W Fo
Enjoy Mee Atte
so alk ra
Respon the Exerc t Rel E nd Pl oth
me a w
dent surround ise frien ax at eve ay ers
fre do al
ings ds nts
sh g k
air
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1 Human-Environment
43 39 12 Interaction
14 14 to36A Livable
6 Community
34 12 3
6
Get some fresh air, enjoy the surroundings, and relax are the large
numbers that were selected in the question conducted in the online survey,
"Why do you visit public parks? (Choose five main reasons why you usually
visit public parks.)" This shows the importance of a clean place without too
much pollution in the air to be inhaled. For a walk, eat, meet friends, and
exercise followed, this helps us have socialization with other people. Walking
a dog, playing, and attending events are additional activities for our bodies as
well as our pets.
Question no. 7 When you visit a park,
what features and amenities are you

Responses
looking forward to? (Choose five of
the choices.)
Biking 26
Jogging Tracks 19
Picnic Area 30
Meditation space 16
Gathering Place 11
Playground 22
Sightseeing 34
Benches/Tables 33

Outdoor gym 2
Drinking Fountain 7
Photowalk 20
Board Games 10
Fitness Activities (Zumba,Yoga, and

2
etc.
Parking Space 1
Others 1
Sightseeing, benches and tables, and picnic areas are the three most
sought-after amenities in a park, according to an online survey. Biking,
photowalks, and playgrounds are the next things they look for so they can add
activities to going to the park. Jogging tracks, meditation spaces, gathering
places, board games, drinking fountains, fitness activities, parking, and others

are in addition to what they need in a park for their exercise and brainstorming
that will help people and animals because of the ambiance of nature.
Question no 8.Do you visit parks as part of your
Respondent fitness routine?
Yes No
Total 19 32
According to the survey conducted on the question "Do you visit parks
as part of your fitness routine?". This answer of yes and no resulted in more
people answering no. The purpose of this question is to determine if the park
is used as part of their exercise or fitness routine.

Question no 9. Which of the following parks you’ve visited?
(Check all that apply.)
La
Peo
Me Leg Prome
Ri Arroc ples Pa
Burn sa aspi Gree nade
Respo zal eros Park co oth
ham Ec Acti nbelt de
ndent Pa Fores in Pa ers
park o ve Park Dasma
rk t Park the rk
Pa Park riñas
Sky
rk
43 22 4 4 33 7 1 15 2 4
In the result of the online survey, the well-known park Rizal Park that
they have been to took the lead. The People's Park in the Sky and Burnham
Park are also next here, which are really special for tourists who go to
Tagaytay City and Baguio City because of this cold climate. Greenbelt Park in
Manila is also called that because of the urban design of these parks. Paco
Park is also known for its beautiful garden, which often hosts weddings. La
Mesa Eco Park and Arroceros Forest Park are especially known to nature
lovers. The Promenade de Dasmariñas also did not lag behind in keeping up

with the number of people who were coming. Lastly, there is Legazpi Active
Park, which is known for outdoor fitness activities. These well-known parks
will serve as inspiration to develop the needs of a park.
Question no 10.Please rate the condition of the park you’ve

Responden
visited.
t
1 2 3 4 5
Total 1 0 13 26 11
Based on the previous questions regarding the visited parks, here it is
known what their condition is on a scale of 1–5. Equivalent to 1 is poor, 2 is
fair, 3 is good, 4 is very good, and 5 is excellent. This resulted in the highest
number being 4, where 4 equals very good. This means that there is a
possibility that the parks mentioned in the previous questions need to be
taken care of more. It is also additional knowledge to know what else can be
added to make a park more beautiful.

Question no 11. On the following choices. Which features, and
amenities you liked most about the parks you have visited?
(Choose 3 of the choices).
Ro
Se ller
Resp Wa Pi Jo
ati Sk
onde ter cn ggi Bo Lan Play Fac Am Envir pa
ng ati
nt fou ic ng ati dsca grou iliti bian onm rki
Ar ng
nta Ar Tra ng pe nd es ce ent ng
ea Ri
in ea cks
s nk
22 30 9 29 5 33 14 7 12 1 1 1
The amenities features in a park are landscapes, picnic areas, and
seating areas. These are the three things that they liked most in the parks that
they have been to. Next are the water fountain, playground, and facilities,
which are really a big help every time you go to a park. Jogging tracks, roller
skating rinks, and boating are other activities that can help us exercise. And

Question no 12 .Based on the parks that you've visited, what are
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need improvement?
Pa
Pi Se Par
rki
Resp Lan cn Play Wal Se Lig ati Maint k Fac Ot
ng
onde dsca ic grou kw cur hti ng enan Sig iliti he
Sp
nt pe Ar nd ay ity ng Ar ce na es rs
ac
ea ea ge
e
15 15 9 13 23 13 21 24 14 13 1 2
the last is the ambiance of the environment, which really helps people and
animals breathe fresh air.
From the previous questions, they have visited beautiful parks, but
there are a few that still need improvement to make them more useful. The
three leading areas here are maintenance, security, and the seating area.
Because of the uncontrollable crowd, resulting in its negligence. Next are the
landscape, picnic area, park signage, facilities, walkway, and lighting. Due to
not following the rules of the park, it is also inevitable that they perform
various activities and perform difficult maintenance. The playground is also
one of them because it is often used by children, so it is inevitable that it will
be easily damaged, and there is no proper parking space, so it is known
where to park. These and others can be used to solve them.

Question no 13. Of all the parks that you have visited, how well
Responden
are they maintained?
t
1 2 3 4 5
Total 0 2 26 16 6
This survey result indicates how well the parks were visited by the
respondent. It answers from 1 to 5. Equivalent to 1 is poor, 2 is fair, 3 is good,
4 is very good, and 5 is excellent. The highest rating in the result is 4, which is
equivalent to very good. The result means that more arrangements are still
needed in their already-visited parks. The result can be used to make the park
more beautiful.

Question no.14 What amenities and facilities within the park
would you be interested in? (Choose 3 of the choices.)
Multi
Foo Park
Respon - Public Zen Outd
d Gaz Amphith ing Oth
dent purp Restr Gar oor
Kio ebo eater Spa ers
ose oom den Gym
sks ce
hall
27 27 29 28 15 11 8 1 1
Most of the respondents to the online survey conducted on the
question "What amenities and facilities within the park would you be
interested in?" identified food kiosks, a Zen garden, a multi-purpose hall, and
restrooms as the main needs of people in a park, followed by the gazebo,
amphitheater, outdoor gym, and parking, which are often not seen in a park.
Question no 15. In the scale of 1-5, How important are public

Responden
parks in a city?
t
1 2 3 4 5
Total Interaction
0 to0 A Livable5Community
9 37
The last part of the survey asked how important a park is. It answers at
a rate from 1 to 5. The equivalent of 1 is not at all important, 2 is slightly
important, 3 is important, 4 is fairly important, and 5 is very important. The
maximum number is 5, which means it is very important. The result is a
demonstration that the city needs a park.

ROOM DATA SHEET
TITLE OF PROJECT: "Parque de Imus: Stimulating Human-Environment

SITE: Pedro Reyes st. Malgasang 1-G Imus City, Cavite
NAME OF SPACE: Main Lobby/ Waiting Area
LOCATION / DEPARTMENT: Administrative Office
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS & CONDITIONS

ACOUSTIC
AMBIENT LIGHT E D U L M H
TREATMENT
EMERGEN FIRE
E D U L M H
CY LIGHT RISK
OTHE
DAY LIGHT E D U R L M H
RISKS
NATURAL PASSIVE
LIGHT ARTIF VENTILATION
ACTIVE
ICIAL
LEGEND: Essential, Desirable, Unnecessary LEGEND: Low, Medium, High
FUNCTIONAL DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

TERRITORIAL PRIVATE INTERACT ACCESS
GROUP SPACE
REQUIREMENTS SPACE ION SPACE SPACE
USER GROUP PUBLIC SEMI PUBLIC PRIVATE SPECIFIC
ACTIVITIES PRIMARY SECONDARY
Receiving Area Waiting Area
ACTIVE QUIET
NATURE OF ACTIVITY NOISE LEVEL
PASSIVE NOISY
DAY MORNING AFTERNOON
DURATION OF SPACE TO BE
LATE
USED NIGHT EVENING
EVENING
SPACE USER'S PROFILE

Space Required N
Area o.
Le needed of Floor Area
User/s
ngt Width per us Sub-total
h user er/
s
1.0 10
Visitor/s 1.00 1.00 100.00
0 0
1.0
Disabled Person/s 1.00 1.00 2 2.00
0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Total Area of User/s in Sq. Mts. 102.00
FURNITURE / FIXTURE PROFILE

Furniture / Fixture Space Required Area N Floor Area

o.
Le needed
of
ngt Width per Sub-total
F/
h F /F
F
1.2
Benches 0.40 0.48 4 1.92
0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
Total Area For Furniture / Fixture in Sq. Mts. 1.92
Total Area Required in Square Meters 103.92

% Movement
31. Grand
Space 135.10
18 Total:
30 Allocation:
sq.
Area should range from 121.59 to 148.61
mts.
ROOM DATA SHEET

NAME OF SPACE: Security and CCTV room

ACOUSTIC
TREATMENT
EMERGEN FIRE
E D U L M H
CY LIGHT RISK
OTHE
RISKS
NATURAL PASSIVE
ACTIVE
ICIAL

GROUP SPACE

ACTIVE QUIET
PASSIVE NOISY
USED LATE
NIGHT EVENING
EVENING

Space Required N
Area o.
User/s
h user er/
s
1.0
Visitor/s 1.00 1.00 5 5.00
0
1.0
0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00

Space Required N
Area
o.
Le needed Floor Area
Furniture / Fixture of
F/
h F /F
F
office chair .60 0.40 0.48 1 1.92
1.0
office table 0.40 0.40 1 0.40
0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00

% Movement
2.5 Grand
Space 10.82
0 Total:
30 Allocation:
sq.
mts.


ROOM DATA SHEET

NAME OF SPACE: Holding Room

ACOUSTIC
TREATMENT
EMERGEN FIRE
E D U L M H
CY LIGHT RISK
OTHE
RISKS
NATURAL PASSIVE
ACTIVE
ICIAL

GROUP SPACE
ACTIVE QUIET
PASSIVE NOISY
USED LATE
NIGHT EVENING
EVENING

Space Required N
Area o.
User/s
h user er/
s
1.0
Visitor/s 1.00 1.00 5 5.00
0
1.0
0
0.00 0.00

0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00

Space Required N
Area
o.
Le needed Floor Area
Furniture / Fixture of
F/
h F /F
F
0.6
office chair 0.40 0.24 1 0.24
0
1.0
office table 0.40 0.40 1 0.40
0
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00
0.00 0.00

% Movement
1.9 Grand
Space 8.63
9 Total:
30 Allocation:
sq.
mts.


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NATIONAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

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PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF DATA

A.4.1. International Settings

Map 1. Map of global urbanization, land protection, and a classification

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urbanization, land protection, and a classification scheme. According to the

United Nations Population Division, the proportion of a country's

population that lives in an urban area. The proportion of a country's surface

middle panel. Bottom panel: the four-category classification scheme utilized in

The outcomes of our scenario analysis demonstrate a definite global

differences in outcomes can be best explained by classifying all nations in the

globe into four groups based on their degree of urbanization, population

should be noted that although classifying nations based on national-level

Urban countries with dense populations. They are already heavily

urbanized (>60%) and have a high population density (>40 people/km2).

continue (43.3% of protected areas are within 10 km of a small urban

agglomeration today). A modest population (40 people/km2) and high levels

of urbanization (>60%) characterize this region. The distance between urban

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10 km of a sizable agglomeration, and in 2030). The limited protected areas

were within 10 km of a small agglomeration), and this proximity is anticipated

to rise with time.

A.4.2. National Map Setting

Map 2. National Map appearing different ecotourism sites.

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site proposed by the National Ecotourism Committee and Ecotourism

selected as the focus of concerted efforts to develop ecotourism in the

Philippines. These locations meet the accepted definition of ecotourism and

were chosen based on predetermined criteria. At the national, regional, and

important locations. In order to establish an image and position the Philippines

in the domestic and international markets, the National Ecotourism Steering

Committee (NESC) or Regional Ecotourism Committees (RECs) will enlist the

help of numerous institutions, donors, and other development agents in the

formulation and execution of action plans for the key sites.

ecotourism. Additionally, emerging and potential significant sites were noted

currently in the early stages of development.

The selection of key locations was conducted through a participatory

procedure employing particular indicators to assess the suitability and viability

of promoting ecotourism served as a guide for the stakeholders.

• Natural and/or cultural features (35 percent).

• Availability of ecotourism product/s (35 percent).

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The distinctiveness of a location, together with the abundance and

traits. Resources and activities that promote ecotourism can be created to

give locals a job and a means of subsisting. A community's, government's,

commercial sector's, and NGOs' level of commitment to putting ecotourism

development plans into action can be determined by social and political

A.4.3. Regional Setting

Map 3. Land cover distribution of CALABARZON region

while 65% is arable and disposable. Its forestland is made up of 6% of forest

reserves and 26% of timberland, respectively. The remaining include

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civic reservations, as well as land for the construction of fishponds.

In addition, the area has kept up an extensive agricultural base with

Cavite. 31 industrial estates and economic zones make up Region IV-A,

which has a sizable supply of semi-processed industrial raw materials.