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| Personal Name | Mora, Nancy Moreno |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Assessment of compact development effectiveness in Makati City, Metro Manila, The Philippines |
| Date Issued | July 2014 |
| Abstract | "Rapid global urbanization is occurring in the context of a series of urban challenges that threatens the cities’ sustainability. One relevant factor is the urban development pattern cities can apply. In that sense, compact development is claimed as the most suitable urban development strategies that contribute to sustainability. Although there is evidence of compact development virtues in some developed cities, there is insufficient documented evidence of its effectiveness in cities of developing countries. Aiming to provide recommendations to enhance urban sustainability, Makati City was selected as the study area for this research work. The main objective of this research work is to analyze compact development effectiveness for urban sustainability, based on the experience of Makati City, in the Philippines. Its purpose is to provide recommendations to enhance sustainability of Makati City. In this regard, data collection was based on questionnaires/survey, analysis of documents (secondary data), and interviews with local officers. To analyze the data gathered, the researcher analyzed the level of compact development in Makati in comparison to other world cities, and examined the association between variables related to compactness and its strength through the use of correlation coefficients. Lack of available information and time constraints were the main limitations of the study. In light of the results, compact development seems to be not effective enough for the urban sustainability of Makati City at present. Not all the potential environmental, economic, and social benefits of urban compactness are taking place yet. Nevertheless, according to the analysis undertaken, there are opportunities to improve and propel the effectiveness of the strategy for the sake of Makati’s sustainability. With this purpose, the city may focus its planning and management efforts towards harnessing such opportunities. Finally, this is a contribution to the analysi |
| Degree Course | M.S. Regional Planning Development) |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Cities and towns; Sustainable development; Urbanization; Economic development |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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