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| Personal Name | Lestari, Apriati Widya |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Priority development in order to improve the quality of green infrastructure: a case study of Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Date Issued | August 2021 |
| Abstract | Cities become increasingly built-up due to rapid economic development. The urbanization phenomenon of highly concentrated population in the cities has led to massive population migration from rural to urban areas and new growth areas throughout the globe, particularly in developing countries. Elements of urban form such as streets and buildings, and infrastructure systems can contribute to the emission of greenhouse gases and amplify climate change impacts, unless mitigated and corrected by design, such as by increasing green spaces. This study looks at how the potential and actual use of such green spaces can make a difference in the developing country context of the Philippines. In order to control and manage the urban green space, particularly in its densely-populated Central Business District, Pasig City may need additional criteria on how to develop a green corridor. This research study described and assessed the green infrastructure development on and along a chosen representative street in a Pasig City, a Local Government Unit in the Philippines with a history of supporting environmentally-responsive design. Combined with observations of actual users' usage of public space and social interactions, as well as the analysis of expert opinion through Analytic Hierarchy Process (AMP) online software, this research shows that certain micro-scale interventions can be used to improve the quality of green infrastructure to a level of a prioritized development that can be adopted by the local authorities. The study concludes that introducing more well-placed street trees, public parks, permeable pavement, and bioretention devices will not only benefit the environment, but will likely invite positive, prosocial usages of space in the site. |
| Degree Course | Master of Science In Regional Development Planning |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | City planning; Sustainable urban development |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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