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COLLEGE OF REHABILITATION AND TREATMENT ENTERPRISE
CHAPTER IV: Site Profile and Analysis

4.1
Overview
Site selection is one of the most significant things that should be considered since it
plays a big role for the success of the proposed project. Criteria and other factors
should be considered before selecting a site. It should not only answer the criteria
given, but rather it should also show great potential. Orientation and the planning
around the site also affect the overall design for the proposed project, as a result a
comprehensive and thorough analysis should be made upon grading a proposed site.
4.2
Site Criteria
4.2.1
Criterion 1: General Criteria
The general criteria are set of requirements that are important and applicable
for any project. It weighs 40% of the total scoring points for site selection. The
following requirements shall be under the general criteria and indicated are
their specific breakdown points and descriptions:
1. Land Availability (10%) This refers to the size of the specified lot. The
site must be able to accommodate the basic necessary spaces of the project
typology as well as additional spaces which will improve its performance.
2. Accessibility (10%) The project must be bounded by a major road to
maximize exposure to the public. It must also be near public modes of
transportation. Pedestrian access must also be emphasized. Accessibility also
refers to utility access (water, sewage, electricity, etc.)
3. Land Use and Zoning (5%) The location must abide with current
provisions on land use. The CLUP allows Mixed-use residential or mixed-use
commercial developments
4. Safety and Security (5%) The site must be free from areas which are
prone to natural and man-made hazards. Examples of these hazards include
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earthquakes, flooding, poorly-built roads and pedestrian lanes, poorly-lit

pedestrian access, etc.
4.2.2
Criterion 2: Specific Criteria
The following requirements are appropriate and applicable for the Sports
Rehabilitation Complex fall under the Specific Criteria. These criteria
determine the feasibility study of a particular site with regards to the project. It
weighs 60% of the total scoring points for the site.
1. Must be within an urban or metropolitan area (15%) The project must
be located in a dynamic location where people can readily avail its services.
Locating it in a metropolitan area will ensure accessibility and strict
compliance with design standards.
2. User Demographic (15%) The site must be located where users are
characterized as the working populace. These are usually the white-collar
workers who spend time on offices. Locating it near the users of this character
will help attain project goal.
3. Proximity to commercial areas (10%) The site must be located near
commercial areas to increase the chance of further development. Proximity to
commercial areas will also increase the projects exposure to the general
public.
4. Proximity to residential areas (10%) The site must also be near
residential areas to target people who are seeking to spend their free time in
leisure and recreation.
5. Proximity to parks and open spaces (10%) The site must be located
near parks or open spaces to create an opportunity for seamless continuity.
Some spaces for the proposed project can connect with elements of a park or
open space which can increase efficiency of land use.
6. Adequate for future developments (10%) The site should have ample
space allocated for future expansion of the proposed project. The sports
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rehabilitation complex would constantly expand as more people engage with

the programs and activities which promotes health and wellness.
4.3
Site Description and Justification
Figure 4.1
The East Triangle area is set to be developed as Quezon Citys Central Business
District. It will be a mix of institutional, commercial and residential spaces.
GENERAL CRITERIA
1. Land Availability
2. Accessibility
3. Land Use & Zoning
4. Safety and Security
SUB TOTAL
%
20
10
5
5
40
RATING
18
10
4
4
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SPECIFIC AREA
1. Must be within the metro
2. User demographic
3. Proximity to Commercial
4. Proximity to Residential
5. Proximity to Parks
6. Adequate for
%
10
10
10
10
10
10
RATING
10
10
9
10
10
10
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Development
SUB TOTAL
60
59
GRAND TOTAL
100
95
The proposed site is currently called or known as Barangay Pinyahan Informal

Settlers (see Figure 1) and is situated in the so-called Triangle Park which can be
considered inside the Central Business District in Quezon City. It has an approximate
area of 5 hectares and is surrounded by Institutional Facilities based on the land use
map. The area is strategically compatible for a sports rehabilitation complex since the
project is an institutional facility and that the location is in a higher topographical
location based on the topographical map below which is a good thing since its not
located on a floor prone area. It is accessible since the area is a corner lot and that is
adjacent to the main road towards Quezon City Circle.
1. Proximity to Office, Residential, and Commercial Spaces. It will serve as a
balancing factor to the office spaces. As a Business District, it will naturally be a place
where time demand and workload is high. Therefore, an institutional facility with a
recreational space, such as the rehabilitation, that caters to fitness, health, and fun is
needed for the people who work there. Proximity to the office and residential spaces
is crucial because the primary targets are the athletes and students. People around the
place would be informed that theres an institution promoting therapy and
rehabilitation for athletes as well as the common people who would need aid for
recovery. Proximity of the Sports Rehabilitation Complex to commercial areas is
beneficial because retail areas will be exposed to the influx of people hence
promoting the awareness of an institution that specializes sports rehabilitation.
2. Economic Opportunity. The Sports Rehabilitation Complex is ensured because of
the projected influx of people when the Vertis North development is completed. It will
help provide employment for people whose professions are related to health,
education, sports and sports management, fitness, nutrition, and etc.
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3. Demographic of Quezon City. It will provide the vast majority of athletes

(professional, student, and amateurs) as well as students specializing Rehabilitation in
Quezon City a place for health, rehabilitation, education and training.
4. Land use & Zoning. Quezon City CLUP deemed the East Triangle area as a
Special Development area that will house mixed-use spaces. This present an
opportunity for the sports rehabilitation complex. Quezon City guidelines also tells
that there should be a height limit of 5-7 storeys since the site is situated on the
Downtown Hub the Triangle Park.
4.4
Macro Site Profile
The site will be located in Quezon City District 1 where the development of the
Quezon City Central Business District is currently in the works. It will be situated in
the Downtown Hub sub-district where there are mostly mixed-use spaces.
QUEZON CITY
Figure 4.4
4.4.1
Historical
Quezon City
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Quezon City was said to be conceived from a dream of man, no other than the
late President Manuel Luis Quezon. He intended to develop a place where the
common people within the country would find his/her place and dignity.
It was in the year 1938, when President Quezon obtained 1,529 hectares of
land from the Tuason family who owned the vast Diliman Estate. After a year,
the Commonwealth Act also known as the Charter of Quezon City was
enacted by the National Assembly.
The following year, on October 12, 1939, The Bill into law was signed by
President Quezon henceforth the city was born. The development in the
Quezon City continued until the outbreak of World War II in 1941.
On July 17, 1948, Quezon City officially became the capital of the Philippines
henceforward turned to be the permanent seat of the national government, by
the virtue of Republic Act No. 333. The laying of a cornerstone for a capitol
building at the Constitution Hills on October 22, 1949 marked the
inauguration as capital city. Successively, construction of government building
began.
The City Charter was revised by Republic Act No. 537 on June 16, 1950,
which extended its boundaries to its present area of 15,359 hectares or five (5)
times bigger than the City of Manila. On June 24, 1976, Manila obtained the
title as the capital city of the Philippines by virtue of Presidential Decree No.
940.
Due to its achievements and innovations, Quezon City was recognized and
cited for the dynamism of its local economy, the quality of life of its residents
and the responsiveness of the local government in addressing business needs,
among others. In 2007, Quezon City took the 7th place in the Asian City of
the Future survey commissioned by the London Financial Times. In a 2008
Tholons Global Outsourcing and Investments special report, the city ranked as
the number 21 emerging global outsourcing city, the highest among all nine
new entrants. The city manifests the same criteria for the nations capital being
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at the center of trade, commerce, education and culture, seat of the national
government, modern transportation, communication and accommodation
facilities and other physical attributes of a modern city.
Triangle Park
Triangle Park is also recognized as Quezon Citys Central Business District.
Its where the city showcases its progress and development. It represents a city
in a micro level. The Triangle Park basically consists of the North Triangle,
East Triangle and the Veterans Memorial Center/Veterans Golf Club. The
triangle is also fringed by other government institutions along its East Avenue
border: the City Hall, SSS, LTO, Heart Center and East Avenue Medical
Center. It became the New CBD, a comprehensive business district due to the
presence of government offices and institutions. These institutional locators
give it an edge over other CBDs where government offices and institutions
seldom exists.
A unique feature of Triangle Park development is its buildings density and
height guidelines.
"The building density feature is deliberate. Higher densities along EDSA will
in effect establish a scheme of physically enclosing Triangle Park and
optimizing the experience of entering and exiting thus, enhancing the Triangle
Park's sense of place. On the other hand, the intended tapering of densities as
the development approaches the Quezon City Memorial Circle area will
respect and enhance the historical and cultural character of the area rather
than erode it. This design scheme will effectively create a skyline that defers to
the symbolic meaning of the Quezon Memorial and to create a distinct yet
smooth experiential and perceptual transition from modernity to heritage and
history."
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Figure 4.4
The site is situated at the East Triangle side of the Triangle Park which falls
under the Downtown Hub. The buildings in the Downtown Hub and
Residences will have 5-7 storeys height limit to create an undulating pattern to
the skyline profile, from the taller icon towers dipping down but ascending
again
around
the
District
Green
of
the
Downtown
Hub.
4.4.2 Land Use

The original Master plan of
Quezon City headed by the
principal architect, Harry Frost,
allocated 57.6% of the land area
for residential uses, 10.71% for
government and public uses,
12.96% for roads and parkways,
7.31% for parks and open spaces,
5.36%
for
industrial
commercial
and
establishments
and
2.76% for agricultural uses. It

also suggested dividing the City
into one metropolitan area and
three
neighborhood
districts
which would be selfFigure 4.4.2
contained. However, changes of
demographical statistics brought about by the continued increase in the citys

population and rapid urbanization caused deviations from the Master Plan.
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The current use of the site falls under the informal settlers however the
proposed Land Use Map for the Quezon City CBD wishes to develop the site
into an institutional area where it could alter the present condition of the place
and can bring out a great potential for development.
4.4.3
Zoning
Zoning is grouping or allocating a certain place under a particular sector or

division. It is use to identify where a certain place belongs to, making it easier
for developers to invest on projects. Zoning is made in order to make use of
the best for the site.
A large portion of Quezon City is allocated for residential use. Commercial
zones are spread evenly while Parks and Recreational zones are lacking.
Institutional zones are mainly found in District 4.
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The proposed site falls under the institutional zones within the Triangle Park
also known as the Central Business District of Quezon City. The surrounding
buildings are also institutional facilities making it the center for necessities,
health, education and etc. The following map shows the zones within Quezon
City.
Figure 4.3.1
4.4.4
Figure 4.3.2
Socio-Economic
Quezon City also known as QC, and having been the national capital for
almost three decades is the site of many government offices, including the
Batasang Pambansa Complex. Gifted with the biggest land area among the
cities in Metro Manila, it holds the greatest potential for more diverse and
better-planned urban development. It has also the widest expanse of parks and
open spaces that offers a natural setting in an urban environment. The city is
likewise home to major hospitals and medical centers, all the media and
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entertainment networks, top-ranked institutions of higher learning, and key

national government agencies and offices. Being the location of choice of
business process outsourcing firms, Quezon City has now the fastest growing
ICT. The Citys population is generally young, educated and employable and
is the biggest market base in the country. A World Bank study noted that the
center of gravity of all commercial activities in the coming years is in
Quezon City.
Given its many assets and comparative advantages, therefore, Quezon City is
poised to play a vital role in future developments beyond its borders as:
The Green Lung of Metro Manila

The Knowledge Industry Capital of the Country
The Health and Wellness Center in Asia
From its very inception Quezon City has been outward looking. Being the
nations one-time capital its very design and layout, its initial infrastructures
and investments were oriented to serving a much wider constituency than its
local inhabitants. Consequently, it cannot afford to exist entirely for itself even
after the national capital has been expanded into the entire Metro Manila,
henceforth, the National Capital Region (NCR). As a city oriented to the
outside world therefore, Quezon City does, or intends to project an ever
widening spiral of influence first to its immediate regional context Metro
Manila; then to the country as a whole; and finally, to the growth continent of
the 21st century Asia.
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Figure 4.4.4.1
Figure 4.4.4.2
4.4.5 Geography
Quezon City is situated on the northeast portion of Metro Manila. It is
bounded on the north by Caloocan City and San Jose del Monte City in
Bulacan Province, on the east by San Mateo and Marikina, on the south by
Pasig and Mandaluyong, San Juan and Manila, and on the west by Valenzuela,
Caloocan and Manila. Its northeastern and eastern boundaries are defined by
the Novaliches Watershed and the Marikina River.
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4.4.5.1 Slope
Quezon City is characterized as generally undulating to rolling with
most of its Urban Land Complex having a 5 15% slope.
Figure 4.4.5.1.1
Figure 4.4.5.1.2
4.4.5.2 Soil
A survey by the Bureau of Soils and Water Management (BSWM)
showed that Quezon City has five (5) soil types, namely; the
Novaliches Loam Series, San Luis Clay, San Manuel Clay, Burgos
Clay and Escapment. The Novaliches Loam series is the predominant
soil type commonly called adobe it is mainly characterized as hard
and compact.
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Figure
4.4.5.2.1
4.4.5.3
Rivers,
Creeks And
Drainage
The City is
drained thru
four
(4)
principal
river basins
namely: the
San
Juan-
San
Francisco River, Marikina River, Tullahan River and Meycauayan
River. The San Juan River which traverses the central and southern
sections of the city, and the Marikina River which traverses along the
eastern boundary discharge to the Pasig River. The Tullahan River
traversing the Novaliches area discharges to Tenejeros River in
Malabon. The creeks at the northwestern most portion drain to the
Meycauayan River. The ultimate drainage outfall of these river systems
is the Manila Bay.
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Figure 4.4.5.3.1
Figure 4.4.5.3.2
Figure 4.4.5.3.3
4.4.5.4 Climate
The climate in Quezon City is typical of Metro Manilas, which has a
distinct dry season from December to April and wet season from May
to November. The normal annual rainfall total is 2,532.3 mm with the
maximum mean monthly total rains being experienced in August with
526.8 mm and the minimum in February with 8.9 mm. The maximum
number of 24-rainy days occurs in August while the minimum of tworainy days occurs in February. The annual total number of rainy days is
153 while the average temperature is lowest at 20.4 C in January and
highest at 34.9C in April.
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4.4.6
Phyical
4.4.6.1 Transportation
Available modes of transport in Quezon City are purely land-based. As
of 2006, private transport dominates with 82.49% of the total volume
while public utility vehicles (i.e., buses, jeepneys and taxis) comprise
13.72% and industrial / commercial vehicles (i.e., trucks, vans) at
3.79%.
In terms of passenger volume however, public transport modes (buses,
jeepneys, taxis) were estimated to carry as much as or 71% while only
29% are on private conveyances. Furthermore, 57% of public
commuters ride jeepneys, 38% are in buses 5% use the taxi. The Light
Rail Transit (LRT) Line 3 (EDSA), on the other hand, carries as many
as 800,000 passengers per day while the LRT Line 2 (Aurora) carries
30,000 passengers per day.
Public buses ply the six (6) major thoroughfares in the city namely:
EDSA, Com-monwealth Avenue, Quirino Highway, General Luis
Avenue, Quezon Avenue, and Aurora Boulevard while jeepneys service
most other main roads as well as some 50 registered bus routes.
4.4.6.2 Road Network
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The
present
road-to-land
area ratio is 15.55 km/100

hectares. There has been a
24.51 % increase from the
1995 road-to-land area ratio
of 12.49 kms/100 hectares.
This is most significant in
District II where much of
the new land development
activities had taken place.
Figure 4.4.7
4.4.6.3 Traffic Data

In 2006, EDSA is recorded as the most traveled thoroughfare in the
City with the average of 170.246 vehicles per day (vpd) based on
traffic count of MMDA-TOC. Katipunan Avenue is second with an
average vpd of 104,992. The third highest is PHILCOA from QMC to
UP Avenue where the reading is at 203,306 vpd. The lack of primary
and secondary roads to allow traffic decongestion is evident. Traffic
prone areas are as follows:
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4.4.6.4 Demographics
Data gathered by the NSO in 2007 shows that the city has a population
of 2,679,450, an increase of 505,619 (23.26%) over the 2000
population of 2,173,831. The citys population is the largest
comprising nearly one-fourth (23.19%) of Metro Manilas population
of 11,553,427. This is followed by the City of Manila (1.65M) and
Caloocan City with 1.38M. Quezon City contributes 3.03% of the
88.5M Philippine population. The city also ranks third among the cities
with the largest population in the country. Data also yields a 2.92%
annual growth rate, higher than NCRs (2.11%) and the National
Growth rate (2.04%). It is expected that the population will double in a
span of 24 years.
In 2000, population density was 134.92 persons per hectare and in
2007; it in-creased to 166.30 persons per hectare. It is projected to be
240.31 persons per hectare in the year 2017.
The population of the city is generally young with an average age of 24
years. Female comprise 51.34% while male comprise 48.66%. The
total labor force (15 to 64 years old) in 2007 is 1,776,627 or 66.61% of
the total population, 47.83% of whom are male and 52.17% are female.
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4.4.6.5 Employment
Based on 2003 data, 64.8% of the citys population (2,345,303)
belonged to the working age population or the potentially employable
aged 15 years old and over.
Those in the labor force are comprised 66.9% or 1,016,000 of the
employable population. It is composed of 85.7% employed and 14.3%
unemployed. The labor force is still dominated by males (male
53.8%, female 46.2%). The citys economically inactive population
is the 33.1% or 503,000 of the employable population.
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4.5
Microsite Profile
The proposed site is located within the Triangle Park known as the CBD of Quezon
City particularly at the East Triangle along the Downtown Hub. Currently the site is
known as the Barangay Pinyahan Informal Community however, the master plan for
that particular site falls under the Institutional Area.
Figure 4.5
4.5.1
Adjacent Structures
Most adjacent to the location of the site are PAGASA Science Garden
Complex, Philippine Blood Center, Philippine Lung Center, Forestry
Compound, National Kidney and Transplant Institute Diagnostics Center
(NKTI), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Security Plant Complex and Kois
Ponds.
c
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Figure 4.5.1
Site
Philippine Blood Center
PAGASA Science Garden Complex
Kois Pond
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas -
Forestry Compound
Security Plant Complex
Philippine Lung Center
National Kidney and Transplant Institute Diagnostics Center (NKTI)
Figure 4.5.1.1
Figure 4.5.1.2
Figure 4.5.1.3
4.5.2
1 km Radius
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The observation from the site shows commercial, institutional, and office
areas. Because of this, a high population density in the 1km-radius area can be
expected. This can be beneficial to the proposal because the core aim is to
expose as much of the public as possible. Travel time from site is minimal (3-5
minutes).
Figure 4.5.2
Institutional facilities like the Heart Center, Lung Center, National Kidney
Center, Veterans Hospital and BIR are just within the 1 km radius. This only
states that theres a concentration of institutional areas within Quezon City
CBD and that site falls under the center of institutional zone adjacent to these
buidlings as proposed to the master plan of the Central Business District.
Commercial facilities like Eton Station, SM North, Trinoma and ABS-CBN is
also within the 1 km radius which only implies that there will be a
concentrated number of populace near the site which is favorable for the
promotion of the sports rehabilitation complex. Recreational Areas like the QC
Memorial Park balances out the dynamic and the busy atmosphere of the
place, and also giving the proposed project a view of the park. Mixed-use
residential and commercial is also present which is favorable since local
citizens can find work on the sports rehabilitation complex.
4.5.3
5 km Radius
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The observation from the site shows similar structures and areas in the 1kmradius study. Population density is still high and will still yield a significant
impact on the project. Travel time from site is moderate (10 30minutes).
Figure 4.5.
Within the 5 km radius it can be observed that there are other Institutional
facilities such as educational facilities and government facilities which plays
and important role in the community. There are also other recreational and
commercial areas within the 5 km radius which is a good thing for leisure and
for also the availability of work.
4.5.4
10 km Radius
Observation from the site encompasses different cities of the Metro. The
impact of the 10km-radius may contribute to the project when visitors from
other cities avail of the projects services. The impact is slightly diminished
because of the increased distance from the project. Travel time from the 10kmradius ranges from 30mins 1 hour).
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Figure 4.5.4
4.5.5
Mass Transit Analysis
Figure 4.5.5
MRT - 7
LRT 2
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MRT 3
MRT 3 Stations
Grand Central Station
Site
The nearest Mass Transit station from the site is the MRT North Avenue
Station that is connected to Trinoma mall. The MRT-3 is currently fastest way
for inter-city travel to the site. From the North Avenue Station, public utility
vehicles (jeepneys and vans) provide the service to cover the remaining
distance. However, the development of the MRT-7 and LRT 2 will provide
people more ways to access the site, hence, enlarging the possible number of
people that may use the facility. The extensive Mass Transit development will
also increase population density in the area. Image below shows the scheme of
the Mass Transportation according to the original plan.
4.5.6
Public Utility Vehicle Route
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Agham Road, Jeepneys and PUVs (Moderate Density)

North Avenue, Jeepneys and PUVs (Moderate Heavy Density)
EDSA, Jeepneys, PUVs, and Buses (Heavy Density: 52m RROW)
Quezon Avenue, Jeepneys, PUVs, and Buses (Heavy Density: 50m RROW)
Site
The main access roads for the site are the Agham road and the Quezon
Avenue. The Agham road is accessible through the North Avenue, open to jeepneys
and vans, and the Quezon Avenue, open to jeepneys, vans, and buses. The North
Triangle area, where the site is located, is bounded by Metro Manilas main avenue,
EDSA, that is open to all modes of land transportation.
4.5.7
Proposed Micro-Bus Route
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The
micro-bus
transit
circulation plan would

connect major passenger
interchange points such
as MRT 3 and 7 stations
and
key
foot
traffic
generating
establishments
in
the
various districts of the

QC-CBD.
plan
The
took
transit
into
consideration the planned internal transit line of Ayala Land within its
Figure 4.5.7
4.5.8
expanded North Triangle property.
Proposed Pedestrian Route
A pedestrian network plan

is
implemented
to
facilitate improvements in
level of pedestrian access
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and priority, particularly

in areas of pedestrian
concentration. The plan
also
aims
to
pedestrian
reduce
access
severance and enhance

safe
and
convenient
crossing opportunities on
Figure 4.5.8
4.5.9
major roads.
Proposed Bicycle Lane

The proposed bike ways are
integrated in the sidewalk as
shown in typical designs in
other countries. This design
feature would limit the conflict
between cyclists and motor
vehicles
for
on-road
bike
lanes.
Figure 4.5.9
4.6
Site Analysis
Best location for Orthopedic
Center (accessible from Q. Ave.
and advisable for emergency
purposes)
Quezon
Landmark
(best
here since its a
Recommended
corner lot)
location for Admin
Buidling
Avenue
Service
Road
Recommended
location for services
due to availability of
service road.
Parks and Greeneries
Recommended location
for the training and
sports facilities.
Agham Road
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Water Feature
(at the center
Advisable
location
for
the
of
the
rehabilitation area due to needed
Best location for the Sports complex)
atmosphere of the facility which is
Medicine
and
Rehabilitation
usually calm and peaceful (far from
College Building to avoid too
roads) yet adjacent to the orthopedic
much congestion along Q. Ave.
center and the college
Figure 4.6.1
Figure 4.6.2
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Figure 4.6.3
The site is located on a corner lot along with two intersecting roads namely the
Quezon Avenue and the BIR Road. It has an area of approximately 4 hectares and has
a minimal slope which is advisable for services. The site is currently a community for
informal settlers however the plan for the site is for an institutional facility. Below are
the current conditions of the site.
Figure 4.6.4
4.7
Technical Data
The proposed plan of the Ayala land incorporated is to divide the entire
Barangay Pinyaham Informal Community into 8 parcel of lands. The project requires
only to get 4 parcel of it and develop it into a sports rehabilitation complex that has
the concept of healing with nature. The following details are the technical
informations regarding the exact configuration of the site.
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TECHNICAL DATA
Lot: BIR Road corner Quezon Avenue, East Triangle,
Quezon City
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
S
S
S
S
s
s
s
406'
2112'
0
2054'
3218'
546'
90
5624'
4024'
1354'
2924'
5318'
7224'
90
Bearing
W
W
E
E
E
E
E
E
E
w
w
w
w
174.97
2.83
4.92
14.99
12.12
286.7
6.1
4.18
186.01
5.86
5.38
330.63
10.07
12.09
LOT
Figure 4.7
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The site is analyzed in order to know the best location for a certain building within the
complex. A landmark is highly recommended on the corner portion of the lot to
introduce the Sports rehabilitation complex. A service road is also present within the
site servicing the site and the Philippine Blood Center. Natural buffers are also highly
recommended to lessen the noise coming from two main roads. A water feature is also
a feature planned to be within the center for aesthetics and service purposes (water
collection). The site is also planned and analyzed based on the sun and wind
orientation allowing wind circulation and avoid unwanted glare from the sun.
4.8
SWOT Analysis
STRENGTHS
WEAKNESSES
Highly accessible from two roads
roads namely Quezon Avenue and
the Agham road. One could access
Agham Road.
transportation
without
any
problem at all.
is
There is traffic congestion along

Agham
Road
since
private
vehicles use to park along the
Located in a dynamic area where

there
concentration
of
populace which is favourable for

the sports rehabilitation complex
since its target are the athletes,
students, professors and injured
outpatients.
Noise pollution due to two main
namely the Quezon Avenue and

the place through any kind of land
It has great views of the Quezon
pedestrian area.
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Memorial Circle beneficial for the

rehabilitation complex since the
idea is healing with nature.
It has minimal slope for services

within the complex and would
allow
surface
run-off
avoid
flooding.
The sun and wind can easily

penetrate the site which would
enable
wind
circulation
and
sunlight within the complex.
The site is near commercial,

residential and other institutional
facilities
enabling
an
active
lifestyle within the place.
The site is surrounded with

vegetation and greeneries which is
good for the rehabilitation facility
giving the peaceful atmosphere
Availability
of
Service
Road
would benefit the site for garbage

disposal, services as well as
sanitation.
OPPORTUNITIES
To integrate a healthy lifestyle in
THREATS
Volume
of
vehicles
may
a population exposed to high
contribute to congestion and noise
levels of stress
pollution
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To provide specialized healthcare
Adjacent mid-rise to high-rise
and rehabilitation facilities to the
buildings that will be developed
near residential areas
might block views and landmarks
Exposure of nearby retail and

commercial spaces due to people
going to the facility
Availability of works for people

near the site.
Promotion
of
Specialized
education for college such as

Sports
Medicine
and
Rehabilitation Science
4.9 Conclusion
Analysis of the site plays an important role for the success and effectiveness of
the project. Every element involved, affects the overall performance of the
structure and leads to the final form of the structure itself. The site would be
the basis of how the project should be planned and executed. Orientation,
Traffic analysis, Guidelines for the local municipality and other provisions
should be considered in order to avoid unwanted problems at the future.
Adjacent structures also affect the overall impact of the project whether it
would be a competition against other facilities or would complement with the
community.

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CHAPTER IV: Site Profile and Analysis

Criterion 1: General Criteria

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earthquakes, flooding, poorly-built roads and pedestrian lanes, poorly-lit

Criterion 2: Specific Criteria

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rehabilitation complex would constantly expand as more people engage with

Site Description and Justification

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The proposed site is currently called or known as Barangay Pinyahan Informal

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3. Demographic of Quezon City. It will provide the vast majority of athletes

Macro Site Profile

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4.4.2 Land Use

2.76% for agricultural uses. It

which would be selfFigure 4.4.2

contained. However, changes of

demographical statistics brought about by the continued increase in the citys

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Zoning is grouping or allocating a certain place under a particular sector or

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entertainment networks, top-ranked institutions of higher learning, and key

The Green Lung of Metro Manila

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area ratio is 15.55 km/100

4.4.6.3 Traffic Data

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Philippine Blood Center

PAGASA Science Garden Complex

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas -

Security Plant Complex

Philippine Lung Center

National Kidney and Transplant Institute Diagnostics Center (NKTI)

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Mass Transit Analysis

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Grand Central Station

Public Utility Vehicle Route

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Agham Road, Jeepneys and PUVs (Moderate Density)

Proposed Micro-Bus Route

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circulation plan would

various districts of the

expanded North Triangle property.

Proposed Pedestrian Route

A pedestrian network plan