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| Personal Name | Padre, Michael DT.; Labrador, Patricia Grace C.; Tagaza, Ma. Cielito Michelle B. |
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| Resource Title | The Urban regeneration of the Marikina riverbanks : a case study on waterfront redevelopment |
| Date Issued | March 2002 |
| Abstract | Waterfronts have always had a strong connection to the life of cities. Water has been a mode of transport for people and the exchange of goods. During the Industrial Era, factories were created to accomodate the new system of mass production. Proximity to bodies of water was a prime factor in locating theses industrial buildings because navigable access enables goods and raw materials to be transported easily. From the 1950's to 1960', the Philippines enjoyed economic growth brought about by industrialization. Bodies of water, aside from being used for transporting materials, served as receptacles for wastes, which inevitably led to their pollution. The post-industrial era saw the move of industries to the outskirts of the city. Due to advancement in transportation and the break bulk system, it was no longer necessary for factories to be located near bodies of water. Industrial waterfronts are becoming obsolete and the trend today is to convert these industrial areas into other uses. Within the latter part of 20th century, waterfront redevelopment has emerged as a popular trend. This type of development has been integrated with urban renewal. Aside from revitalizing the deteriorating urban core, waterfront redevelopment also results in the reconnection of the people to the once abandoned waterfronts. The Philippines is in the middle of the cycle of urban deterioration and renewal. The prevalent issue in thriving secondary urban centers, such as Marikina, is not urban decay, but urban redevelopment. Around the world, the redevelopment of waterfronts has been successful, resulting in urban revitalization. This thesis aims to prove that this success may be also be attained in the local contenxt, particularly in Marikina. The group focuses its study on the Marikina Riverbanks, a former industrial complex located along the banks of the Marikina River, which is now privately owned. Waterfront redevelopment is applicable to this particular site because of |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Science in Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Marikina Riverbanks; Waterfronts--Marikina City |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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