Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Bongat, Ysabella Louise M. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | A design for the revitalization of the Roxas Boulevard waterfront: linking land and water |
| Date Issued | 2013 |
| Abstract | Being an archipelago made up of over 7,000 islands, the Philippines is home to various land and water forms. Be it in the rural or the urban landscape, these bodies hold value in numerous aspects; thus, their protection is vital. Unfortunately, due to overuse and rapid modernization, the urban fabric has not been kind to these land and water bodies. Land has been replaced by concrete, and the water has become home to wastes and refuse. With this in mind, it is essential to take care of these lands and water bodies which can be achieved through the concept of revitalization, and this has been the goal of the thesis, from the findings and analysis until the results. Through the concept of waterfront revitalization, in tandem with Landscape Architecture, the thesis and its proposed development aims to bring to the spotlight the importance of protecting both the landscape, waterscape, and everything in between, particularly those in the urban setting. The proposed development revives the neglected Roxas Boulevard waterfront giving it a new life and renewed character. The enhancement of the area benefits the space and its users for both short-term and long-term phases. The land has been opened up to connect with the water, more open and green spaces have been allocated to serve as much as needed "lungs of the city", and the landscape has been redesigned to provide room for more activities serving economic, recreational, commercial, and leisure purposes. The thesis brings to the spotlight the importance of Landscape Architecture in today's green movement of protecting both the landscape and waterscape. The proposed development revitalizes the Roxas Boulevard waterfront which holds cultural and economic significance in the Philippine setting, particularly Manila. |
| Degree Course | Bachelor of Landscape Architecture |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Waterfronts |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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