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Process of Site Planning in Architectural Site Planning 1.TRANSCRIPT
Mapua Institute of Technology, Intramuros Manila
School of Architecture, Industrial Design and the Built Environment
In Partial Fulfillment of the Course
AR171P – Planning 1
Project 100: Site Selection for a Proposed Shopping Center
A Case Study
Submitted By:
Enriquez, Kenneth Bryan B.
Lao, Katryn Ice
Lee, Charlene B.
Tuazon, Elaine L.
July 1, 2013
Term 4, 2012-2013
Part 1:
Problem Identification
This part of the case study presents the problem together with the site
and user goals, as well as the site and user objectives.
PROBLEM: The group is tasked to identify the best site location,
among the four sites provided by each member, for a proposed
shopping center.
SITE GOAL: To be able to select the best site for a shopping center
which will adhere to the criteria to be given.
SITE OBJECTIVES:
1. To identify the most profitable for the proposed shopping center.
2. To be able to know possible competition and the advantages
and disadvantages of the site.
3. To provide maximum benefit to the owner of the site.
4. To be able to consider the physical, biological, and cultural
factors in choosing the best site.
USER GOAL: To be able to select the best site for a shopping center
which will most benefit the user.
USER OBJECTIVES:
1. To identify the estimated volume of pedestrian needed to keep
the proposed shopping center working.
2. To provide maximum benefit to the visitors and tenants of the
site.
3. To consider safety precautions and be able to consider
biological and personal needs of the projected users.
Part 2:
Research and Inventory
This part of the case study presents the data gathered from the four
sites visited and studied by each member of the group.
SITE A: Quezon City, Metro Manila
By Lao, Katryn Ice
SITE B: Las Pinas City, Metro Manila
By: Enriquez, Kenneth Bryan B.
SITE C: Malabon City, Metro Manila
By: Tuazon, Elaine L.
SITE D: Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
By: Lee, Charlene B.
SITE A:
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA
By: LAO, KATRIN ICE S.
2011120105
The photo above shows the aerial view of the site chosen. It is located
in Quezon City and is along Quirino Highway.
Source: Google Earth, (Imagery date: 2010)
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES:
General description:
a. a vast mass of generally flat land
b. prominent, widespread growth of carabao grass
c. existing mango trees are planted alongside the
perimeter of the lot
d. shape of the site is irregular
Estimated area:
a. 9.87 hectares
Class of soil existing: loam
Slope description: 0 – 5% (generally flat)
Solar access and sun path:
Source: http://www.suncalc.net
Sunset Sunrise
Precipitation:
1. The heaviest rains occur during August, with an average
precipitation of approximately 376mm.
2. The lightest rains occur during months of January to April, with
nearly 0mm average precipitation.
3. The driest months are January, February, March and April.
Monthly rains:
1. The heaviest rains occur during months of June towards
October, while the lightest rains fall on February to April.
Wind speed (m/s):
1. Strong wind gusts occur during months of March and April, with
approximately 4.2 m/s on average wind speed.
2. The lightest wind gusts fall on months of January and June to
December, with approximately 2 m/s on average wind speed.
Local temperature:
1. On average, the warmest season falls on May, while the coolest
on December.
SITE LOCATION:
Source: Google Maps (2010)
ACTUAL SITE:
FLOOD AND LANDSLIDE SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP:
GENERAL SITE
Source: http://www.pia.gov.ph
1. The general site is indicated to have less susceptibility to landslide and is within range to areas with low to moderate susceptibility to floods.
The area is also in reach of links to main roads connecting the city.
ZONING MAP:
GENERAL SITE
Source: http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph
1. The general site is mostly associated with residential spaces. Only a few lots are in link to commercial and industrial uses, therefore
triggering more sales to complexes/centers that would cater these said services.
TRAFFIC FLOW MAP:
GENERAL SITE
Source: http://www.dpwh.gov.ph
1. The general site is mostly associated with very heavy traffic (indicated by a blue line, “high” and red line, “very high”) as it is linked from
Commonwealth—one of the major highways around Quezon City.
SEISMIC HAZARD MAP:
GENERAL SITE
Source: http://www.philvolcs.dost.gov.ph
1. The general site is foreseen to have seismic activity of at least 7.5 to 8.5 magnitudes towards the east coast. The specific site is positioned
on the opposite west, so earthquakes still might be felt for at least a range of up to 5.5 to 6.5 magnitudes.
BIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES:
Types of vegetation existing:
1. Carabao grass - a vigorous, creeping perennial with long
stolon, rooting at nodes.
2. Mango trees - in deep soil, the taproot descends to a
depth of 6m (20ft), with profuse, wide-spreading feeder
roots; the tree also sends down many anchor roots,
which penetrate several feet of soil.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES:
Bounded by: Robinsons Novaliches (WEST), SM Fairview
(SOUTHWEST)
Zoning classification: C-3 (Commercial Three or Metropolitan
Commercial)
1. All permitted uses in Division E-1 (or for C-1 and C-2
class) buildings/structures.
2. Aircraft hangars.
3. Commercial parking lots and garages.
4. Department stores, shopping malls/center, commercial
and sports complexes/areas.
5. Other commercial business activities not elsewhere
classified.
Offsite nuisances:
1. Auditory: vehicle noise from a major road—Quirino
Highway (also sourced from heavy traffic existing from
the roads)
2. Visual: small merchants, vendors rowed alongside the
road
3. Olfactory: barbecue smoke from small merchants,
vendors and vehicular exhausts from cars.
Density: 47, 464/m2
Major road(s):
Quirino Highway
SITE B:
Las Pinas City, Metro Manila
By: Enriquez, Kenneth Bryan B.
2011121526
The photo above shows the aerial view of the site chosen. It is located
in Las Pinas City and is along Alabang-Zapote road.
Source: Google Earth, (Imagery date: 2010)
a. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
a.1. Topography
Image from Google Earth, 2010
The image above shows the topography of the site. The site is
generally flat with slope 0% – 5%. This indicates that it is suitable for
all possible developments. Estimated area is 6.1 hectares.
a.2. Hydrology
Source: Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Flood Susceptibility Map
The image above shows the flood susceptibility of the site based from
the flood susceptibility map provided by the Mines and Geosciences
Bureau. It can be said that the site is not a flood prone area, and thus,
is a good location for shopping center.
a.3. Soils
Source: Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Landslide Susceptibility Map The image above shows the landslide susceptibility of the Muntinlupa quadrangle, and this includes the City of Las Pinas. It can be said that the whole part of Las Pinas is not a landslide prone area, thus, another point considered to be a good location for a commercial establishment.
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Liquefaction Susceptibility Map
Shown above is the liquefaction susceptibility map of Metro Manila. It
is indicated that the City of Las Pinas is within the moderate-hazard
zone. This indicates that structures to be built must conform to certain
precautionary measures like height limit, foundation to be used, and
others. It is not ideal, however, for high-rise constructions.
Landslide Prone Area
Landslide Susceptibility Legend:
a.3. Geology
Source: Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology
Valley Fault System: Alabang Quadrangle
Shown above is the valley fault system within the Alabang quadrangle.
It can be said that the site is not close to the fault line, and thus, is
ideal for construction of a commercial establishment allowing a large
number of people in at a given time.
a.4. Microclimate
Source: www.weather-and-climate.com
Sunshine Duration, Las Pinas City
The image above shows the average per month of sunshine duration
for the city of Las Pinas. Basically dividing the estimated number of
hours to 30 days, it is said that sunshine duration per day averages to
only six hours, making the environment generally cloudy. However, the
month of April has considerably the lengthiest duration of sunlight.
Source: www.weather-and-climate.com
Wind Data, Las Pinas City
The image above shows the monthly bar graph of the wind speed in
the city of Las Pinas. It can be noted that the months of April and
March are the windiest and roughly the same average of wind speed is
experienced from June up to December.
Source: www.weather-and-climate.com
Precipitation Data, Las Pinas City
The image above shows the monthly average of rainfall in the city of
Las Pinas. It is noted that the months of June to October have the
highest contribution to the annual amount of rainfall. However, a
relatively small percentage of rainfall is experienced from January to
April.
b. BIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES
b.1. Vegetation
The image shown above is a photo of the site from the site visit
conducted1. It is noted that the area has been already covered with
carabao grass. Saying this, the class of soil for the site is generally
loam.
1 The site is fenced resulting to limited number of shots taken, however, the site is for sale.
A total of five malunggay trees were seen and recorded, the rest of the
entirety of the site is covered fully with grass.
c. CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
c.1. Existing Land Use
As from the site visit conducted, the lot is surrounded by various
commercial establishments ranging from small enterprises (Mixed-
used buildings in the right) to restaurants (Cowboy Grill shown in the
left) to the nearby SM Southmall (not in the picture).
With the information given, it can be said that the vicinity is for
development of commercial and mixed-use establishments. This is true
because the lot is fronting the busiest network road of the city, the
Alabang-Zapote road.
c.2. Off-site Nuisances
Visual: There are no pleasant vistas on the sides of the site. What can
be seen are varying styles of commercial establishments and a busy
road.
Auditory: Since the site is affronting the city’s major road spine, it is
generally noisy and active.
Olfactory: Given that the Albang-Zapote road is a busy one, the
immediate environment is actually smoky.
Source: www.dpwh.gov.ph
Traffic Flow Map of NCR
The above image is the traffic flow map of Metro Manila. The one
circled in red is the Alabang-Zapote road in Las Pinas City. This goes
to show that the road is expected to heavy traffic with more than
20,000 vehicles passing by it every day.
c.3. Traffic
Being the busiest and most congested2 road of the city, Alabang-
Zapote road has been the major route of several vehicles. The said
road is the spine of the city which connects it to other cities.
Volume of Traffic: An average of 35 vehicles per minute passes along
the site during a non-rush hour time.3 Mostly are jeepneys, roughly 60
percent, 25 percent for private vehicles, 10 percent for other public
utility vehicles (i.e. vans, buses), and 5% delivery trucks.
Origin and Destination: The road is the major network of the city, and
thus connects subdivisions and other primary areas. The jeepneys
traveling are mostly from Alabang, Muntinlupa. Buses, on the other
hand, are mostly from the city of Manila and Quezon City. A bus
terminal, TAS trans, is located just beside the site. Destination may be
said to be in subdivisions in Las Pinas, to the south (Laguna), Cavite,
or the Metro Manila area.
2 www.laspinascity.gov.ph
3 Site visit was done on a Tuesday at three in the afternoon.
Purpose: Purpose of travel is to get to adjacent cities and nearby
residential areas. Moreover, it is also due to the presence of malls and
supermarkets and other commercial establishments and institutional
buildings within the area.
Time of the Day: Lesser traffic is expected during wee hours,
obviously during midnights. However, the road is almost every time
busy and active, according to an MMDA officer asked.
Volume of People: considerable number of people frequents the
nearby areas of the site because of the restaurants, malls, banks, and
other establishments near the site.
SITE C:
MALABON CITY, METRO
MANILA
By: TUAZON, ELAINE L.
2011121612
The photo above shows the aerial view of the site, located in Catmon,
Malabon City along Gov. W. Pascual Avenue.
Source: Wikimapia, (Imagery date: 2013)
MALABON CITY, METRO MANILA
14.6935° N, 120.9516° E
South and east is bordered by city of Caloocan, Navotas to the
West, and Valenzuela to the North; it borders the town of
Obando, Bulacan to the North West
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
TOPOGRAPHY
The site is situated in a generally flat ground, with slope
ranging from 0-5%
HYDROLOGY
A few bodies of water are located within the vicinity.
Surrounding the site is Malabon River and a nearby
fishpond.
BIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES
VEGETATION
The site, being an empty lot, contains and has been
covered with numerous trees and plants.
Photo 1: A view of the nearby fishpond
Photo 2: View of the road in where the lot is located along
Photo 3: The left end part of the vacant site.Climbing plants
have draped over the fence
Photo 4: A public jeepney approaching
Photo 5: A jeepney en route to Malabon town proper passing by
the area
Photo 6: Various trees and vegetation at the façade of the
vacant lot
Photo 7: Climbing plants have grown over an abandoned
billboard
Photo 8: “Bawal Pumasok” signage at the site to warn
trespassers
Photo 9: View of the bare lot
Photo 10 : The view of the end of the site and the neighboring
community of Gulayan
FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP
-This data from Mines and Geosciences Bureau shows the map of Malabon whereas the blue-shaded region are identified as
flood prone areas.
LANDSLIDE AND FLOOD SUSCEPTIBILITY MAP
This map was taken from Mines and Geosciences Bureau. The data
shows that certain areas in Malabon, have both high and low to
moderate susceptibility to flooding whereas the specific location of the
site has high susceptibility to flooding. Nevertheless, the data shows
no landslide possibilities within the area.
TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
-Just by a simple observation, it can
already be identified that the traffic
configuration of the site is minimal.
Since there are few establishments
within the vicinity, few vehicles pass
by the area.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
EXISTING LAND USE
With a total land area of 1571.40 hectares, the following
data shows the current land use in Malabon city.
USE HECTARE
Residential 597.29
Commercial 305.64
Industrial 516.99
Agricultural/ Fishpond 20.00
Open space 14.62
Cemetery 17.67
The above data shows that approximately 40% of the total
land area of Malabon is allotted for residential and nearly
35% for Industrial. There is a small percentage for
commercial use which is roughly 20%.
OFFSITE NUISANCE
The only view that can be seen within the site is a
residential community, and few other small establishments;
the rest are similar vacant lots and a body of water.
However, the nearby residential community is visually
unpleasant because of the cluttered residences.
Since there are few nearby establishments, the auditory
and olfactory considerations can be disregarded.
However, safety hazard consideration is a must because
the vicinity is basically a crime prone area especially at
night.
LINKAGES
Gov. Pascual Avenue connects different barangays in
Malabon, including Catmon, where the site is located at.
Frequent in the area are PUJs (Public Utility Jeep) that
transport people and commercial vehicles such as trucks
from the industrial establishments around the vicinity.
Source: malabon.gov.ph
T
TRAFFIC
Generally, there is very minimal traffic congestion within the
area.
Various vehicles such as articulated trucks, tricycles and
private vehicles pass along Gov Pascual Avenue but the
usual are PUV particularly jeepneys en route from
Malabon-Acacia to Monumento and vice versa.
Since the nearly 35% of the city of Malabon is comprised of
industrial establishments, certain large vehicles particularly
container and pickup trucks also pass along the area.
Aside from PUJs that stop by the area to load/unload
passengers especially at the nearby residential community,
since there are very few establishments, there is an
efficient movement of vehicles within the area.
EXISTING BUILDINGS
The nearest structures to the site are residential dwellings
of the community of Gulayan. Few others existing near the
vicinity is a Chinese temple, an office of Department of
Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and a gas station.
The lot opposite the site is a smaller vacant lot and a
fishpond.
SITE D:
VALENZUELA CITY, METRO
MANILA
By: LEE, CHARLENE B.
2011121727
Source: Google Earth, (imagery date: 2010
The picture shown above is the proposed location for a commercial
building. It sited at the Mindanao avenue extension, Valenzuela City.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
TOPOGRAPHY
The above topographic map of Valenzuela and the surrounding
area has been derived from satellite mapping. Major roads,
Railways Rivers and other water features are derived from
global GIS data. Red line is the major road while the blue line is
the river.
SLOPE:
0%-5% generally flat – suit for all possible developments
GEOLOGY
SEISMIC HAZARD
Seismicity Map - 1900 to Present
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/
The location is prone to the earthquake since it is far from fault
lines.
MICROCLIMATE
Due to its location in Metro
Manila, rainfall and climate in
Valenzuela is almost similar to the
country’s capital Manila. Its
proximity to the equator tends to
make its temperature to rise and
fall into very small range: from as
low as 20 °C (68 °F) to as high as
35 °C (95 °F). The city’s driest
months are from November to
April. On the other hand,
maximum rain period is from June
to September.
GEOHAZARD MAP
The site and as well as the main road is safe from the landslide
and the Flood.
SUN PATH
BIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES
VEGETATION
The existing vegetation in the site consists of some kind of
bushes and also trees.
CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
The site is located at the end of the Mindanao Avenue
Extension, Valenzuela City. Some animals currently using the
land as their home (see on the first picture top left). The land’s
current state is surrounded by
soils, rocks and cement.
SURROUNDING
ELEMENTS
Most of the surrounding elements are industrial buildings
and temporary houses. Low noise experienced on the
environment since these kind of industrial buildings are on
the field of concrete mixing. Also, only few people passing
by.
1. Few residential houses 2. Temporary houses
3. Factories
4. Manufactures
5. supermarket
6. Basketball court on the road
7. Small sari-sari stores
8. Junk shops
9. Wood furniture shop
(first
picture from the top
left) A picture of
myself at the Site.
Some of
the part of the site
has cement caused
by the construction
beside the site.
In front of
the site is the main road.
Though, only few vehicles
passing through. Most of
these are trucks and
motorcycles. The probably
because only few are
residential houses and most of structures are
constructions and factories.
This is the land
use plan of
Valenzuela city.
Based on the map,
where the site is
encircled, the
location is intended
for commercial 3.
Commercial three
or high-density
commercial- a
metropolitan level
of commercial use
or occupancy,
characterized
mainly as a
medium to high
rise building or
structure for
medium to high
intensity
commercial/ trade ,
services and
business activities.
Part 3:
Analysis
The data gathered from the research and inventory were interpreted
and analyzed. These are then presented in this part.
SITE A: Quezon City, Metro Manila
By Lao, Katryn Ice
SITE B: Las Pinas City, Metro Manila
By: Enriquez, Kenneth Bryan B.
SITE C: Malabon City, Metro Manila
By: Tuazon, Elaine L.
SITE D: Valenzuela City, Metro Manila
By: Lee, Charlene B.
SITE A:
QUEZON CITY, METRO MANILA
By: LAO, KATRIN ICE S.
2011120105
SITE ANALYSIS:
Overall, the factual information gathered from research has heeded
mostly positive signs ideal for construction of commercial complexes
and centers.
The data concluded the following:
Positives:
- Low susceptibility to flood
- Low susceptibility to landslide
- Low susceptibility to seismic occurances
- Most of the zones were associated with residential spaces,
therefore providing more emphasis to commercial/industrial
facilities
Negatives:
- Very heavy traffic
- Existing informal businesses such as vendors, small merchants
- Business competition (for malls) from SM and Robinsons
Descriptions:
A. It is also positioned alongside Quirino Highway, where terminals
are mostly associated with commercial structures. Terminals
might also be of an ideal accessory to be constructed for the
site as it provides access from clients to the facilities the site
would cater within the future.
B. With over a span of 9.84 hectares of lot and a city with density
of 47, 464/m2, the site will be fit for a C-3 zoning classification.
“C-3 (Commercial Three or Metropolitan Commercial) means a
metropolitan level of commercial use/occupancy characterized
mainly as a medium rise to high rise building/structure for high
to very high intensity commercial/trade, service and business
activities, e.g., large to very large shopping malls, very large
office or mixed use occupancy buildings and the like.”
Source: National Building Code
Appropriate spaces for construction:
1. Aircraft hangars
2. Commercial parking and garages
3. Department stores/shopping malls/centers, commercial and
sports complexes/areas
4. Institutional uses such as university complexes
5. Other commercial/business activities not elsewhere classified.
SITE B:
Las Pinas City, Metro Manila
By: Enriquez, Kenneth Bryan B.
2011121526
Site Analysis
With the data and information gathered, the site is an ideal location for
a shopping center for the following reasons:
Low susceptibility to flooding and landslide thereby cutting
budget cost for additional flood control system and landslide
control.
Away within the radius of the fault valley system thereby
minimizing safety precautions for earthquakes and seismic
activities.
Since the site is only covered with carabao grass and non-
essential trees, no softscape in the site shall be preserved and
taken into consideration when planning.
The site faces a busy road which connects the whole city;
therefore, many pedestrians will be able to pass by it and aid in
making the proposed shopping center profit.
The site is surrounded only by small to medium scale
enterprises which specializes in only selected products. Having
a shopping center will impose a more versatile and convenient
way of buying goods and products.
Though the site has no vistas and the surrounding is busy,
considering that the site is commercial, the said cons actually
turned into pros. A commercial district is thought to have a busy
environment and that keeps the business going. Picturesque
views are not a problem because, per se, it is a commercial
establishment thereby not totally affecting the users of the
space.
However, some negative points were also noted:
The only access road to the site is the Alabang-Zapote road,
and this road is always due for heavy traffic. Some private
vehicles tend to use alternative routes, that is, inside
subdivisions that will connect them easily to their point of
destination.
The site is nearby SM Southmall, the biggest mall brand in the
country.
The area of the site is relatively small as compared to the
neighboring competition, SM Southmall.
Below are the breakdown of each of the parts of the research and
inventory. These were summed up in the site analysis.
a. PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES
Topography – the site is ideal for any possible developments
since the description of the lot is generally flat.
Hydrology – the site is not a flood plain area, making it a good
location for any commercial establishments. This is mainly
because of the cut of cost budget for flood control systems and
maintenance.
Soils – the site is not a landslide prone area, again making it
ideal for any commercial establishment. However, it is
moderately susceptible to liquefaction, and this means that a
controlled height limit must be followed and specific construction
methods for the foundation must be utilized. Saying this, high
rise construction is not advisable.
Geology – the site is away and out of the danger zone in the
fault system, therefore making it ideal for commercial
establishment location.
b. BIOLOGICAL ATTRIBUTES
Vegetation – the site is covered with abundant growth of
carabao grass and only a malunggay tree stands within the site.
Therefore, the ground shall only be mown and no essential
vegetation to be preserved and protected. With this, shade trees
shall be added and incorporated as when the site is developed.
c. CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES
Existing Land Use – the site is generally ideal for a shopping
center because of the neighboring establishments nearby and
mostly of the advantage of the Alabang-Zapote road frontage.
Off-site Nuisances – visually speaking, there are no good views
around the site because of everything around it just seems so
busy. Same goes with the noise and pollution the vehicles
passing contribute. Safety precautions are advisable for
pedestrians passing and crossing the streets. The fronting road
is a busy one and a number of vehicles go by it at a time. Traffic
– visitors or users for the proposed shopping center will not be a
problem because Alabang-Zapote road has been the major
spine of the city and that most of the pedestrian use this every
day. Buses from Manila and Quezon City drops-off the site,
which is ideal for when building a commercial establishment
designed to attract people and visitors.
SITE C:
MALABON CITY, METRO
MANILA
By: TUAZON, ELAINE L.
2011121612
SITE ANALYSIS
The site doesn’t completely comply with all of that is necessary in the
stated goals and objectives.
Considering the natural factors, based on the maps and data
collected, the area has high susceptibility to flooding since it is
surrounded by the Malabon river. Due to such factor, it would
depreciate any future structures that may be established within the
vicinity, especially commercial establishments. Although this can
be regulated through site grading, it will cost the owner a lot.
The site is not suitable for a commercial establishment because few
vehicles pass along the area, hence, less number of pedestrians that
will keep the establishment working which will not provide maximum
benefit and profitability to the owner.
It is also a crime prone area, which will deprive the future users of
safety.
As the site is not suitable for commercial use, it is a possible site only
for a light industrial establishment.
SITE D:
VALENZUELA CITY, METRO
MANILA
By: LEE, CHARLENE B.
2011121727
SITE ANALYSIS
The site was able to accomplish most of the goals and objectives for a
proposed commercial building. The proposed project is fit from the
zoning since it is intended for a commercial-3 type of building
occupancy. On the other hand, considering the natural factors, the site
is clear from natural hazards, such as the fault lines, flood or
landslides. The location is adjacent to Mindanao Avenue which is
usually a busy road. However, only few vehicles pass along the
Mindanao avenue extension where the site is located. It is suggested
that on the end where the public transportation passes, an
advertisement should be placed. This could be also an advantage for
less traffic in going to the site. Most of it would only be exclusive
transportation on the way to the site and vehicles owned by the
industrial companies because the site is also surrounded by industrial
buildings such as concrete construction, whereas, on the other hand
might affect the view to the site although it only cause weak noise. The
Proposed solution is to provide vegetation for aesthetic purposes.
Other major commercial buildings are yet far from the site which is a
benefit so that there would no competition from any other commercial
establishments.
SITE ANALYSIS
Yellow- the site
Red- traffic (the bigger the
width of the line, the larger
number of the vehicles
passing through)
Blue- water body
Part 4:
Synthesis
Comparison of each sites and a partial conclusion based from the
analysis are presented.
The problem calls for a feasible site for a proposed shopping center.
After each of the four sites was analyzed and data were interpreted,
the following were synthesized.
Site C (Malabon City) is not ideal for construction of a shopping center
mainly because of the flood and landslide susceptibility of the site.
Another concern would be that the site is a crime zone area and that a
minimal traffic is expected within the fronting road of the site.
Site A (Quezon City) and site B (Las Pinas City) are ideal location for
a commercial establishment in several advantageous ways. Firstly is
that these sites are located in a commercialized district in their
respective cities, with neighboring small to large business enterprises.
However, these sites also have neighboring competitions. Site A has
two major brand malls, namely Robinsons Novaliches and SM
Fairview, nearby whereas site B has yet a major brand mall, SM
Southmall, just few meters away from it.
Site A and site B shares similar site characteristics. This includes the
low flood and landslide susceptibility, as well as these are not within an
active fault valley system. Both lots are abundantly covered with
carabao grass with no significant vegetation to be considered or
preserved when planning.
Both sites also faces the major road network in their respective city,
that is the Quirino Highway and the Alabang-Zapote road, respectivelu
for site A and B. The presence of these roads dictates that possible
visitors and users of the shopping centers will not be a problem
because the sites are within the main artery of the cities. By saying
main artery, this means that the network is prone to traffic.
Site D (Valenzuela City) is probably the most ideal location for a
shopping center. Although a minimal traffic is expected within the area,
the road fronting it, Mindanao Avenue extension, is linked with several
major roads in the city. A recommendation would be to put on signage
and advertisement in order for the site to be recognized. Quite
opposite for the usual busy road system, but it is likely ideal for
vehicles, especially for the private ones because this solves their
problem of congestion and traffic.
Another problem resolved by the site is the absence of any
competition. The site is basically bare and has a high potential for
future commercial development. Furthermore, there are no nearby
shopping centers within the immediate area making it a better site than
site A and site B.
Further treatment on landscape and promotion of the site, moreover,
are highly encouraged. .
Part 5:
Evaluation
The best site is chosen and presented, as well as the follow-up
recommendations for the sites not chosen.
Based from the synthesis presented, the group deliberated and the
best site was chosen.
Site D (Valenzuela City) is the best site for the proposed shopping
center because of the following reasons:
Low susceptibility to flooding and landslide. This cuts down the
budget cost for additional treatment and control facilities to
handles such anticipated flood and erosion,
No competition. The site is not within proximity of any business
competition, making it an ideal location.
No traffic and road congestion. Since the site faces a minor
road, minimal traffic is expected. Moreover, this minor road is
linked to several major roads of the city. Treatment like signage
and promotions must be utilized in order for the site to be
recognized.
The site is basically covered only with earth, minimal carabao
grass, and non-essential greeneries which is not ideal to be
preserved during planning and construction. This cuts down the
cost and time for uprooting and clearing the vegetations of the
site.
The site poses high potential for future commercial development
because of its strategic location. Further treatment of landscape
features should also be considered.
The following are recommended for site A:
The site is a commercialized district of the city making it suitable
for various possible commercial establishments. However,
shopping center is not advisable because of competition
problem from two neighboring brand malls. Instead, office
buildings, restaurant complexes, or a sports complex is ideally
to be located for the site.
The following are recommended for site B:
The site is a commercialized district of the city making it suitable
for various possible commercial establishments. However,
shopping center is not advisable because of competition
problem from the neighboring brand mall. Instead, office
buildings, restaurant complexes, or a community sports complex
is ideally to be located for the site.
The following are recommended for site C:
The site is highly susceptible to flooding and is a crime prone
area, therefore not a good site for residential, commercial, and
other institutional use. However, taking advantage of the
settings, the site is ideal for a fish port, docks for small to
medium fishing boats, and light industrial facilities. This shall
conform to the site and flooding should be considered.