GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES AND PLANNING

CONSIDERATION ON ENVIRONMENT
Leynes, Marc Gabriel | Mendoza, Dario Jr. D | Morcilla, Iris A. |
Palmas, Fritz Kian L. | Tapay, Babylyn Mikaela L.

Group 6 | ARCH3B Planning 1: Site Planning and Landscape Architecture

INTRODUCTION GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES

are organizations set up by governments to make plans

GOVERNMENT
for how cities, regions, or whole countries should grow
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and develop over time.
AGENCIES

Examples of Government Planning Agencies include

local planning departments, regional commissions, and
PLANNING national ministries or departments responsible for
CONSIDERATION urban development, housing, and the environment.
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GOVERNMENT
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3 CATEGORIES OG AGENCIES

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SMALL AGENCIES
CONSIDERATION
ON MEDIUM SIZE AGENCIES
ENVIRONMENT
LARGE AGENCIES
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Functions:
GOVERNMENT
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Planning transportation
AGENCIES
protecting the environment
making rules
helping the economy
PLANNING planning for the future
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 KEY OBJECTIVES OF GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES
GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES STRIVE TO CREATE POLICIES AND
FOSTERING ECONOMIC INITIATIVES THAT STIMULATE ECONOMIC GROWTH AND ATTRACT
DEVELOPMENT INVESTMENT.

THESE AGENCIES FOCUS ON DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING ESSENTIAL

IMPROVING PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE SUCH AS ROADS, BRIDGES, AND UTILITIES TO SUPPORT
INFRASTRUCTURE SOCIETAL NEEDS.

ENSURING GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES WORK TO INTEGRATE SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

ENVIRONMENTAL INTO URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT TO PRESERVE NATURAL RESOURCES AND
REDUCE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT.
SUSTAINABILITY
THESE AGENCIES AIM TO ENHANCE THE WELL-BEING OF CITIZENS BY
PROMOTING SOCIAL
IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS AND POLICIES THAT ADDRESS SOCIAL ISSUES AND
WELFARE SUPPORT VULNERABLE POPULATIONS.
SUSTAINABLE URBAN PLANNING INITIATIVES

COMPACT DEVELOPMENT GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES ADVOCATE FOR COMPACT DEVELOPMENT

TO OPTIMIZE LAND USE AND REDUCE URBAN SPRAWL.

EMPHASIZING THE DEVELOPMENT OF EFFICIENT PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION AND CARBON EMISSIONS.

PRIORITIZING THE CREATION AND PRESERVATION OF GREEN SPACES WITHIN URBAN

GREEN SPACES AREAS TO ENHANCE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

IMPLEMENTING INNOVATIVE SMART CITY SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE URBAN

SMART CITY SOLUTIONS
EFFICIENCY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND CITIZEN WELL-BEING.
GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES: DRIVING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

ECONOMIC GROWTH FOCUSING ON STRATEGIES TO STIMULATE AND

SUSTAIN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING AND EXECUTING PROJECTS TO

DEVELOPMENT ENHANCE THE NATION'S INFRASTRUCTURE
URBAN PLANNING

URBAN PLANNING IMPLEMENTING SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES TO SUPPORT URBAN

DEVELOPMENT
 INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN
GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES
RESILIENCE STRATEGIES TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCEMENTS
GOVERNMENT PLANNING AGENCIES ARE LEVERAGING
DEVELOPING PROACTIVE STRATEGIES TO BUILD
CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGIES TO ENHANCE
RESILIENCE AGAINST ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC,
EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS IN URBAN
AND SOCIAL CHALLENGES, ENSURING SUSTAINABLE
DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE PLANNING, AND
DEVELOPMENT AND RISK MITIGATION.
PUBLIC SERVICE DELIVERY.

PARTICIPATORY PLANNING DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING

APPROACHES
ENGAGING CITIZENS, STAKEHOLDERS, AND COMMUNITIES
IN THE PLANNING PROCESS TO ENSURE INCLUSIVE
DECISION-MAKING AND ADDRESS DIVERSE NEEDS AND
PERSPECTIVES.
EMBRACING DATA ANALYTICS AND PREDICTIVE
MODELING TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS,
OPTIMIZE RESOURCE ALLOCATION, AND IMPROVE
POLICY OUTCOMES.
THE FOLLOWING ARE THE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN THE PHILIPPINES THA
INVOLVES IN URBANPLANNING
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL(HUDCC)

THE HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT COORDINATING COUNCIL (HUDCC), UNDER THEIMMEDIATE CONTROL AND
SUPERVISION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES, IS CHARGED WITH MAINFUNCTION OF COORDINATING THE
ACTIVITIES OF THE GOVERNMENT HOUSING AGENCIES TO ENSURE THEACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL SHELTER
PROGRAM.

HOUSING AND LAND USE REGULATORY BOARD (HLURB)

THEY ARE TASKED TO PROMULGATE AND ENFORCE POLICIES ON LAND USE, HOUSING ANDHOMEOWNERS
ASSOCIATIONS WHICH PROMOTE INCLUSIVE GROWTH AND ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT,SOCIAL JUSTICE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR THE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION AND ENJOYMENT OFDEVELOPMENT BENEFITS.
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HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND(HDMF)

THE HOME DEVELOPMENT MUTUAL FUND (HDMF), MORE POPULARLY KNOWN AS THE PAG-IBIGFUND,
WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A NATIONAL SAVINGS PROGRAM AND AFFORDABLE SHELTER
FINANCINGFOR THE FILIPINO WORKER. THE

NATIONAL HOUSING AUTHORITY (NHA

UNDER PRESIDENTIAL DECREE 757 DATED 31 JULY 1975. NHA WAS TASKED TO DEVELOP ANDIMPLEMENT A
COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED HOUSING PROGRAM WHICH SHALL EMBRACE, AMONGOTHERS, HOUSING
DEVELOPMENT AND RESETTLEMENT, SOURCES AND SCHEMES OF FINANCING, ANDDELINEATION OF
GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR PARTICIPATION.
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SOCIAL HOUSING FINANCIAL CORPORATION(SHFC)

THE SOCIAL HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION (SHFC) WAS CREATED BY VIRTUE OF EXECUTIVE
ORDERNO. 272 (20 JANUARY 2004). THE SHFC IS A WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF THE NATIONAL
HOMEMORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (NHMFC) MANDATED:

(A) TO UNDERTAKE SOCIAL HOUSINGPROGRAMS THAT WILL CATER TO THE FORMAL AND INFORMAL SECTORS IN THE
LOW-INCOME BRACKET;AND
(B) TO TAKE CHARGE OF DEVELOPING AND ADMINISTERING SOCIAL HOUSING PROGRAMS,PARTICULARLY THE
COMMUNITY MORTGAGE PROGRAM (CMP) AND THE ABOT-KAYA PABAHAY FUND(AKPF) PROGRAM (AMORTIZATION
SUPPORT PROGRAM AND DEVELOPMENT AND FINANCING PROGRAM).
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KEY ISSUES LEADING TO DEGRADATION
OF WATER BODIES
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PLANNING CONSIDERATION ON ENVIRONMENT: WATER BODIES

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KEY ISSUES LEADING TO DEGRADATION
OF WATER BODIES
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Water Quality Management
Implementing measures to monitor and improve water quality through pollution
prevention, control, and abatement strategies. This includes the development and
GOVERNMENT enforcement of water quality standards, the establishment of protected areas, and
PLANNING the promotion of best management practices in land use planning and development.
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Watershed Management
Adopting integrated watershed management approaches to protect and conserve
watersheds, which are critical for regulating the flow of water, reducing erosion, and
maintaining water quality. This involves coordinating efforts among various
PLANNING stakeholders, implementing soil conservation measures, and promoting reforestation
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Flood Control and Mitigation

Developing flood control and mitigation strategies to minimize the impact of
GOVERNMENT flooding on communities and infrastructure. This may include the construction of
flood control structures, such as dikes and levees, as well as the implementation of
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land use planning measures to avoid development in flood-prone areas.
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Ecosystem Conservation
Recognizing the ecological importance of bodies of water and their associated
ecosystems, including wetlands, mangroves, and coral reefs. Planning efforts should
PLANNING aim to preserve and restore these habitats to maintain biodiversity, support fisheries,
and provide other ecosystem services.
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Integrated Coastal Management

Implementing integrated coastal management approaches to address the complex
challenges facing coastal areas, such as pollution, habitat degradation, and sea-
GOVERNMENT level rise. This involves coordinating activities among multiple sectors, including
PLANNING fisheries, tourism, and infrastructure development, to promote sustainable coastal
AGENCIES development and resilience.

Community Participation and Stakeholder Engagement

Involving local communities, indigenous peoples, and other stakeholders in decision-
making processes related to water resource management. This includes promoting
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public awareness, education, and capacity-building initiatives to empower
CONSIDERATION communities to participate in planning, monitoring, and conservation efforts.
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GOVERNMENT
PLANNING Climate Change Adaptation
AGENCIES Incorporating climate change adaptation measures into water resource
management planning to address the impacts of climate change, such as increased
rainfall variability, rising sea levels, and more frequent extreme weather events. This
may involve implementing nature-based solutions, such as mangrove restoration and
shoreline protection, as well as enhancing infrastructure resilience.
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Climate Change Adaptation

GOVERNMENT Incorporating climate change adaptation measures into water resource
management planning to address the impacts of climate change, such as increased
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rainfall variability, rising sea levels, and more frequent extreme weather events. This
AGENCIES
may involve implementing nature-based solutions, such as mangrove restoration and
shoreline protection, as well as enhancing infrastructure resilience.

Biodiversity Conservation: Mountain environments often host unique and

PLANNING diverse ecosystems with specialized flora and fauna. Planning should
prioritize the conservation of biodiversity by protecting habitats, preventing
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fragmentation, and promoting sustainable land management practices.
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GOVERNMENT
PLANNING Water Resource Management: Mountains are important sources of freshwater for
AGENCIES downstream communities and ecosystems. Planning should focus on preserving water
quality, regulating water flow to prevent erosion and flooding, and ensuring
equitable access to water for human and ecological needs.

Land Use Planning: Sustainable land use planning is essential to prevent habitat
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CONSIDERATION regulations, protected area designation, and incentives for sustainable agriculture
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Climate Change Adaptation: Mountain environments are particularly vulnerable to

GOVERNMENT climate change impacts such as glacier melt, changes in precipitation patterns, and
increased frequency of natural disasters. Planning should incorporate strategies for
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climate change adaptation, such as reforestation, watershed restoration, and
AGENCIES infrastructure resilience measu

resInfrastructure Development: Careful consideration should be given to the design

and location of infrastructure projects to minimize environmental impacts. Avoiding
sensitive habitats, preserving natural drainage patterns, and using low-impact
PLANNING construction techniques can help reduce ecological disturbance.
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Community Engagement: Engaging local communities in the planning process is

crucial for ensuring that development initiatives are socially and culturally
GOVERNMENT appropriate. Collaborative decision-making processes that incorporate traditional
PLANNING knowledge and local values can lead to more sustainable and equitable outcomes.
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Disaster Risk Reduction: Given the potential for natural hazards such as landslides,
avalanches, and earthquakes in mountainous areas, planning should include
measures for disaster risk reduction, including early warning systems, evacuation
plans, and infrastructure resilience measures.
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Climate Change Adaptation
Developing and implementing adaptation strategies to address the impacts of
climate change on mountain ecosystems, such as shifting vegetation zones, glacial
GOVERNMENT retreat, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather
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AGENCIES
Cultural Heritage Preservation
Recognizing and preserving the cultural heritage of mountain communities, including
indigenous knowledge, languages, customs, and traditional land-use practices that
have sustained livelihoods and ecosystems for generations.
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INTRODUCTION Protected Areas Management
Establishing and effectively managing protected areas in mountain regions, such as
national parks, wildlife reserves, and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, to conserve
biodiversity, maintain ecosystem services, and support sustainable tourism.
GOVERNMENT
PLANNING Transboundary Cooperation
Fostering cooperation and collaboration among countries sharing mountainous
AGENCIES
regions to address common challenges, such as biodiversity conservation, water
resource management, and natural hazard mitigation.

Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry

PLANNING Promoting sustainable agricultural and forestry practices in mountainous areas to
CONSIDERATION prevent soil erosion, preserve soil fertility, and maintain water quality while
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GOVERNMENT Involvement of Indigenous

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AGENCIES Peoples and Local
Communities in Sustainable
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Mountain Development
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Indigenous Peoples and local communities

GOVERNMENT residing in mountain areas play a pivotal role
PLANNING in sustainable mountain development. Their
AGENCIES
traditional knowledge, food production
systems, and stewardship of the environment
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1. Stewardship of the Environment

Indigenous Peoples and local communities view land,
GOVERNMENT
PLANNING water, and forests not merely as resources but as
AGENCIES integral components of their well-being and cultural
identity. They understand the importance of careful
stewardship of the environment for the sustenance of
their communities and future generations. This
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perspective, rooted in their belief systems, underscores
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2. Cultivation of Agrobiodiversity
Mountain communities cultivate a diverse array of crops
GOVERNMENT
PLANNING adapted to various elevation, slope, and microclimate
AGENCIES conditions. Their agricultural systems are designed to
mitigate soil erosion, conserve water resources, and
reduce the risks of natural disasters. By preserving
agrobiodiversity, these communities contribute
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significantly to ecosystem protection and sustainability,
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3. Custodians of Traditional Knowledge and Biodiversity
Indigenous Peoples and local communities in mountains
GOVERNMENT are custodians of traditional knowledge and
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biodiversity, including agrobiodiversity. Their expertise
AGENCIES
in sustainable land management, biodiversity
conservation, and climate resilience is invaluable.
Moreover, it is essential to recognize the distinct roles
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CONSIDERATION possess unique knowledge and responsibilities related
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4. Challenges and Threats
Despite their vital contributions, Indigenous Peoples'
GOVERNMENT food systems and cultural practices are increasingly
PLANNING under threat from demographic, economic, and
AGENCIES environmental changes. Land loss due to
encroachment, forced displacement, and soil
degradation, along with rural-to-urban migration, poses
significant challenges. Furthermore, the abandonment
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CONSIDERATION of traditional foods in favor of non-local alternatives
ON exacerbates nutritional deficiencies and undermines
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5. Integrating Indigenous Knowledge in Climate Adaptation

Given the projected increase in extreme weather
GOVERNMENT
events in mountain areas due to climate change,
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AGENCIES integrating Indigenous Peoples' agricultural systems
and historical perspectives on climate variability is
imperative for effective adaptation strategies.
Recognizing Indigenous knowledge and practices in
PLANNING climate change adaptation aligns with global initiatives
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UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
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6. Advocacy and Commitment

GOVERNMENT
The Mountain Partnership advocates for global
PLANNING attention and tangible commitments from the
AGENCIES international community to achieve sustainable
mountain development. This includes recognizing
Indigenous Peoples' rights to their land, territories,
PLANNING and resources, as well as integrating their knowledge
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Other planning consideration on environment

Urban Green Spaces:
GOVERNMENT
PLANNING Urban green spaces play a crucial role in enhancing the
AGENCIES environmental quality of cities and improving the well-
being of urban residents. Incorporating parks, gardens,
and urban forests into architectural designs helps mitigate
the urban heat island effect, improve air quality, and
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provide recreational areas for residents.
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Parks and Gardens
Incorporate parks, community gardens, and green belts into urban
landscapes to provide recreational areas, enhance biodiversity, and
GOVERNMENT promote ecological balance.
PLANNING Green Roofs and Walls
Design buildings with green roofs and walls to reduce the urban heat
AGENCIES
island effect, improve air quality, and mitigate stormwater runoff.
Vertical Gardens
Integrate vertical gardens into building facades to maximize greenery in
limited urban spaces and enhance aesthetic appeal.
PLANNING Urban Forests
CONSIDERATION Establish urban forests and tree-lined streets to provide shade, absorb
ON carbon dioxide, and create wildlife habitats within urban environments.
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Energy-efficiency
GOVERNMENT Energy-efficient architectural design is essential for
PLANNING reducing carbon emissions, minimizing environmental
AGENCIES impact, and promoting sustainability (Kwok & Grondzik,
2020). Passive design strategies such as orientation,
shading, and natural ventilation optimize building
PLANNING performance and reduce reliance on mechanical
CONSIDERATION heating and cooling systems (DeKay & Brown, 2014).
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