DY, Mariella Bernice Arch 60 WFW-2

2019-07898

SITE SELECTION CRITERIA

Criterion Description

Site Factors

1 Topography topographical conditions should not require excessive grading and filling of the land
to minimize hauling of earth to or from the site

2 Soil Type and Geology quality of soil and its soil bearing capacity must be considered and deemed favorable
for the placement of foundation and other structural elements to ensure structural
integrity

3 Vegetation note the location of existing vegetation such as trees and as much as possible retaining
them

4 Hazard Recognition consideration of the existing and potential vulnerabilities as well as their level of
impact to the site - these may include flooding, erosion, and seismic activity

5 Zoning identification of the site’s governing zoning type and application of the necessary
zoning ordinances

Contextual Factors

1 Climate consideration of macro and micro climates including sun and wind paths in relation to
the site in order to properly locate spaces within the site

2 Physical Conditions

a Site Utilities and Services consideration of the availability of basic site utilities such as power, water supply,
sewerage, communication, drainage, and solid waste management systems; should
minimize the possibility of utility relocation and service crossing or contamination

b Parking include appropriate number of parking spaces for customers, vendors, and service
personnel

c User and Service easy and direct access to the site should be available for both vehicles and pedestrians
Accessibility (including disabled persons) such as access to major roads and public transportation

d Visual Quality/Visibility considers the views of the surrounding site,

3 Market & Competitor Analysis Identification of competitors with similar businesses at a certain radius around the site;
ideally should have a similar target market

Project Cost and Benefits

1 Economical Cost Considers costs of acquisition of land, design, operation, and maintenance;
consideration of land cost in relation with total capital investments and obtainable
rentable spaces

Other Factors to Consider

1 Lot Size parcel of land should be of appropriate size to accommodate the requirements of the
building’s occupancy type in reference to the National Building Code of the
Philippines

2 Facility Expansion site must have enough space for the possibility of future expansion

3 Demolition should have minimal to no demolition of the existing structure for the proposed
facility
4 Land Use Compatibility The site should relate to surrounding land use properties and consider the campus
master plan.

5 Architectural Compatibility design characteristics should relate well to the surrounding facilities
 SHORTLISTED POTENTIAL SITES
Shortlisted sites in context to the University of the Philippines Diliman campus:
- Marked as site A, B, and C respectively

SITE A
- It is located relatively close to the academic oval, the center of the campus, and is situated next to the arts and
culture park, of which notable landmarks include the UP College of Fine Arts
- The only road to access the site is Emilio Jacinto Street, which also leads to an entry or exit point of the
campus (CP Garcia Gate).

Site A and its vicinity marked in Google Maps

SITE B
- It is located close to the original location of the shopping center, but is situated closer to the academic oval,
and to an entry or exit point of the university, particularly the Tandang Sora-Magsaysay gate.

Site B and its vicinity marked in Google Maps

SITE C
- The original location of the shopping center, which is already familiar to the UP constituents.
- It is in proximity to Area 2, and is adjacent to two streets, namely Laurel Street and G. Apacible Street.

Site C and its vicinity marked in Google Maps

 SITE EVALUATION
Criterion Site A
Land is relatively flat, but is lower
in elevation compared to the rest
of the campus
Topography
Sites A, B, and C marked in UP Campus, Quezon City - Topographical map
It is mostly soil with grass patches,
a few large trees line the side of
Vegetation
the lot facing the adjacent road
Hazard map from Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards
(NOAH)
- Safe from ground rupture as the
Hazard nearest fault line (West Valley
Recognition Fault) is 2.4 km away but is
susceptible to ground shaking up
to intensity VIII
- Safe from volcanic eruptions
(nearest active volcano: taal
volcano, 72.1 km away) but is
prone to ashfall
- Safe from storm surges and rain
induced landslides
- Low susceptibility to flooding
Site B
Land is relatively flat and is
located on the higher grounds of
the campus but part of it has a
slightly upwards slope from the
adjacent street level
There are trees that line the
perimeter of the lot, other than
this, little to no vegetation can be
seen
Hazard map from Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards
(NOAH)
- Safe from ground rupture as the
nearest fault line (West Valley
Fault) is 1.6 km away but is
susceptible to ground shaking up
to intensity VIII
- Safe from volcanic eruptions
(nearest active volcano: taal
volcano, 72.1 km away) but is
prone to ashfall
- Safe from storm surges and rain
induced landslides
- Low susceptibility to flooding
Site C
Land is relatively flat, and is
located on higher grounds of the
campus
Many midscale trees line the
perimeters of the lot, other than
this, little to no forms of
vegetation are to be seen
Hazard map from Nationwide
Operational Assessment of Hazards
(NOAH)
- Safe from ground rupture as the
nearest fault line (West Valley
Fault) is 1.9 km away but is
susceptible to ground shaking up
to intensity VIII
- Safe from volcanic eruptions
(nearest active volcano: taal
volcano, 72.2 km away) but is
prone to ashfall
- Safe from storm surges and rain
induced landslides
- Low susceptibility to flooding
 Surrounding facilities include a
Zoning few eateries and residential homes
- Affected by northeastern and
southwestern winds
- Front: faces east unto Emilio
Jacinto street, is favorable since
the afternoon sun will not
directly hit the frontage
- Rear: faces west to an open
area, makes rear facing shops
Climate more susceptible to the
afternoon heat
- Left: faces north, adjacent to the
UP College of Fine Art
- Right: faces south, to mostly
open area with a few
residential/mix used areas,
vulnerable to onslaught of
southwest monsoon
Site Utilities The sites are assumed to have access to basic utilities such as water, power, telecommunication, and sewerage
and Services lines as they belong to the university system.
All sites have sufficient spaces for parking and have roads that are wide enough to be accessible by vehicular
Parking
traffic
Transportation Map of jeepney routes
(IKOT, TOKI, Katipunan, and
Pantranco) that pass by potential
User Site A
Accessibility
- Accessible only to IKOT
jeepney routes
- close proximity to an entry/exit
point of the university (CP
Garcia Gate)
The frontage of the lot faces the
opposite lot where Mang Larry’s
Visual Isawan is located and is flanked by
Quality/ the UP College of Fine Arts to its
Visibility left - views would be of the open
space on the opposing side of the
street
Competitors include:
Market and - eateries (e.g.Mang Larry’s
Competitor Isawan, carinderias)
Analysis - arts and office supply shops (e.g.
Start 101)
Surrounding facilities include a
church and academic buildings
- Affected by northeastern and
southwestern winds
- Front: faces east unto F. Ma.
Guerrero Street and opposite it
is the International center
- Rear: faces west to the UP
School of Statistics and
relatively close, The Parish of
Holy Sacrifice - more
susceptible to the afternoon heat
- Left: faces north, to the UP
College of Law
- Right: faces south, to University
Arcade and Ihaw Ihaw Grill,
vulnerable to onslaught of
southwest monsoon
Transportation Map of jeepney routes
(IKOT, TOKI, Katipunan, and
Pantranco) that pass by potential
Site B
- Accessible to IKOT, TOKI,
Katipunan, and Pantranco
jeepney routes
- walking distance from the
academic oval
- close proximity to an entry/exit
point of the university (Tandang
Sora-Magsaysay Gate)
The lot is flanked by the UP
College of Law, School of
Statistics, Parish of the Holy
Sacrifice, and the International
Center - if tall enough, views may
include the academic oval to the
left
Competitors include:
- Eateries and takeout spots (e.g.
Ihaw Ihaw Grill, Khas
Foodcourt)
- Merchandise shops (e.g.
Surrounding facilities include
residential homes and small
commercial establishments
- Affected by northeastern and
southwestern winds
- Front: faces south to Laurel
street where public
transportations pass and across
the street, Kalayaan Dormitory
- Rear: faces north to the old
shopping center’s parking area
which now sits unoccupied
- Left: faces west, adjacent to the
University Consumer’s
Cooperative, shielded from the
afternoon sun’s heat
- Right: faces east unto G.
Apacible and the University
Health Service
Transportation Map of jeepney routes
(IKOT, TOKI, Katipunan, and
Pantranco) that pass by potential
Site C
- Accessible to IKOT, TOKI,
Katipunan, and Pantranco
jeepney routes
- walking distance from eateries
such as Area 2, and
dormitories
- Has a relatively close walking
distance to the academic oval
The lot is surrounded by the
Kalayaan Dormitories and
merchandise shops to its front, the
University Health Service to its
right - there may be a view of the
academic oval from its frontage if
built high
Competitors include:
- Eateries and takeout spots
(proximity to Area 2 shops)
- Merchandise shops (e.g.
UPBEAT Merchandise)
 - photocopying centers
(e.g.Blessings)
The surrounding business’ target
market caters to UP Students,
faculty, residents, and non-UP
constituents
The lot is currently an empty
grassland, therefore no demolition
Demolition
is needed
Based on the UP Land Use Map,
Land Use
the area is classified as residential
Compatibility
or mixed use
Surrounding facilities are of one to
Architectural two storeys high - mostly
Compatibility residentials with a few mercantile
shops
University Arcade)
The surrounding business’ target
market caters to UP Students,
faculty, residents, and non-UP
constituents
The lot is currently a parking
space and is uninhabited;
therefore, no demolition is
required
Based on the UP Land Use Map,
the area is classified for academic /
academic support
Surrounding facilities are one to
three storeys high - mostly
academic buildings with a few
food shops
- Banks
The surrounding business’ target
market caters to UP Students,
faculty, residents, and non-UP
constituents
The lot is located where the
previous shopping center was and
remains to be an uninhabited land
Based on the UP Land Use Map,
the area is classified for academic /
academic support
Surrounding facilities are one to
two storeys high - mostly
commercial establishments (food
and merchandise)
 SITE EVALUATION FORM

Addresses Criteria:
1 - Poorly 2 - Somewhat 3 - Adequately 4 - Well 5 - Best

Criterion SITE A SITE B SITE C

Topography 3 4 5

Vegetation 4 4 5

Hazard Recognition 5 5 5

Zoning 4 4 5

Climate 5 5 5

Site Utilities and Services 5 5 5

Parking 5 5 5

User Accessibility 3 5 5

Visual Quality/ Visibility 5 4 5

Market and Competitor Analysis 4 4 5

Demolition 5 5 5

Land Use Compatibility 4 5 5

Architectural Use Compatibility 4 3 5

Average Score 4.31 4.46 5

Ranking 3 2 1

THE BEST SITE

Considering the site evaluation form and the resulting average scores - it can be deduced that Site C, or the original location of the
shopping center, remains to be the best site to locate the new UP shopping center.

PROJECT FEASIBILITY
1. Target Market
- The target market of the new UP Shopping Center includes UP Students, faculty, residents, and even audiences
that do not belong to UP
2. Competition
- Food stalls and shops, from the nearby Area 2, and merchandise shops in front of it remain to be its potential
direct competitors; while due to its shopping center nature - it may also be in indirect competition with UP Town
Center
3. Regulatory Constraints
- Based on the National Building Code of the Philippines, given the nature of the proposed structure, its lot should
not exceed 100 meters by 20 meters. This shall be in accordance with the provisions of the codes such as the
Fire Code, National Building Code, Accessibility Law, and other relevant codes.
4. Community Acceptance
- As this is the original location of the previous UP Shopping center, it will evoke a sense of familiarity for
previous and new visitors since it still remained to be a landmark even after it had burned down; moreover, it is
easily accessible via public transport routes making it more appealing to newer customers
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U.P. Diliman College of Architecture. AR60 Site-Selection-Process Reading. Retrieved from https://uvle.upd.edu.ph

U.P. Diliman Office of the Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs. (2018). Re-routing of Public Utility Jeepneys (PUJs) Inside
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