Design Objectives

THE OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY ARE:

To create a sustainable City that considers essential urban design principles and nature in its
design
To improve road layouts, connections and circulations of Legazpi
To lessen/ease traffic in Legaspi City thru the proponents appropriate road layouts and proper
circulation of vehicles in accordance to Urban Laws.
To exemplify parks and spaces promoting the public realm that accommodates community
activities and to separate these public realms from busy roads and cars.
To create an eco-friendly and breathable livable city
To promote sustainable and green-modern designs that will showcase the unique Albayo
Cultures artistic flair

Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats of Existing Establishments

Place Strengths Weaknesses Opportunities Threats

Legazpi City Boosts the citys Especially during Easy Access of Stimulates traffic and
Terminal economy by peak hours of the tourists to the untoward accidents
catering various day(5pm and 7am) citys top due to lack of street
modes of and during peak destinations and lights and signages.
transportation; seasons(semana offers. Promotes
easy access to santa,all souls Albay thru
transport units day,Christmas, effective
and local etc), vicinity connections of
destinations becomes other localities.
crowded.Litters are
scattered in an
disorganized
manner.Insufficient
street lights.
Gaisano One of the citys Lacks natural Strategically Starts to become
Mall(Pacific Mall top commercial ventilation and located, crowded and
Legazpi) and establishment landscapes. connected to overpopulated by
Landco Business providing the various parts of commercial
Park needs of Legazpi and to establishments
Legazpenos and other notable surrounding the
other people. areas. Creates job area. Lacks public
oppurtunities. spaces that
accommodate
outdoor activities.
Ibalong Centrum Accommodates Indoor activities Floor Area can be Poor Circulation
important social, are the only ones utilized to its during the onset and
 physical, that can be held. highest potential offset of any activity
government and No outdoor areas that will serve the accommodated by
cultural activities available. same or different the Centrum creating
in Legazpi City. needs rendered traffic congestion
by Legazpi City. near areas where
Closely located most people gather.
near Legazpis More Road
prime public Circulations(Entrance
stations such as and Exits) should be
Gaisano Mall and proposed without
Grand Legazpi lessening its level of
Terminal. security. Landscapes
should also be
infused
Legazpi City High Legazpis prime Poorly ventilated Space can be Students feel
School educational and no public used to improve discomfort due to
institution located breathing spaces the schools the unnecessary heat
within the heart for students. current status or and dust in the area.
of the city. Landscape is poorly maybe retrofitted Pedestrian lanes
utilized. Area is to serve a should be
very dusty and hot. different highlighted and
purpose. Future sidewalks should be
educational integrated. School
advancements around malls and
and terminals may bring
developments danger to students
can be applied around and may
also. hamper holistic
learning. Noise
pollution and visual
distractions should
also be lessened.

Threats
Stimulates traffic and untoward accidents due to lack of street lights and signages.
Starts to become crowded and overpopulated by commercial establishments surrounding the
area. Lacks public spaces that accommodate outdoor activities.
Poor Circulation during the onset and offset of any activity accommodated by the Centrum
creating traffic congestion near areas where most people gather. More Road Circulations
(Entrance and Exits) should be proposed without lessening its level of security. Landscapes
should also be infused.
Students feel discomfort due to the unnecessary heat and dust in the area. Pedestrian lanes
should be highlighted and sidewalks should be integrated. School around malls and terminals
may bring danger to students around and may hamper holistic learning. Noise pollution and
visual distractions should also be lessened.