National Conference on Climate Change and Disaster Risk 

Reduction Management: The Role of Research in Changing Times
February 3 and 4, 2016 
 INTRODUCTION

• Naga City, the fastest growing city in 
Bicolandia, faces the internal 
challenge of maintaining high level of 
human development even as its 
population is projected to double 
within the next two decades. (Bongat, 
2011)
• With the increased in population, 
housing problems may further 
increase.
STATEMENT OF  THE PROBLEM
This study aimed to determine the impact of 
Housing Projects on Urban Development in Pacol, 
Naga City.

What is the status of housing projects in Pacol, Naga City in 
terms of area, occupants, amenities and facilities and existing 
number of years?
What is the impact of housing project on social, economic 
and environmental development?
What are the factors affecting the housing projects in Naga 
City?
 METHODOLOGY
descriptive method of research,
The study employed the
specifically the survey research design, with the
residents of AVIDA Communities, to represent the sample population.
The URBAN DEVELOPMENT was measured based on three sections:
economic, social, and environmental development.

The research used both quantitative and qualitative

techniques in collecting and analyzing the data.
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS:
The data requirements were gathered through the use of the
designed questionnaire.
QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS:
Face to face interview was used to clarify and verify answers written
i th ti i
The Status of Housing Projects in Pacol, Naga City in terms of Area, 
The Status of Housing Projects in Pacol, Naga City in terms of Area, Occupants, 
Amenities and Facilities, and Existing Number of Years
Occupants, Amenities and Facilities, and Existing Number of Years
The Impact of Avida Housing Projects on Economic, Social 
and Environmental Development        
 The Impact of Avida Housing Projects on Economic, Social 
and Environmental Development           

Table 5

The Impact of Housing Projects along Social Development

Parameter Mean Int Impact Rank

Serves as a strong motivator for savings and investment. 4.2 SA VE 8

Provides source of extra income. 3.4 A E 11

Brings people to jobs. 4.3 SA VE 6.5
Free you from communicable diseases. 4.5 SA VE 3
Ensure you a healthy home. 4.6 SA VE 2

Ensure high access to public transport 2.8 U S 13

(Last)
systems.
Ensure you clean water source. 3.3 U S 12
Provide you quality roads. 4.3 SA VE 6.5
Provide a shelter that will prove reliable performance over time and from future 4.0 A E 10
disasters.
Offer a variety of refreshing house designs and a wide selection of practical lot 4.4 SA VE 4.5
cuts.

Provide you other amenities like basketball courts, 4.7 SA VE 1

clubhouses and landscaped parks, your family weekends (First)
will always be fun-filled and exciting.
Always get a good night's sleep 4.3 SA VE 9
Always feel secured and well-protected. 4.4 SA VE 4.5
Total 4 1 A E
 The Impact of Avida Housing Projects on Economic, Social and 
Environmental Development       

Table 6

The Impact of Housing Projects along Economic Development

Parameter Mean Int Impact Rank

Observe proper waste disposal. 3.5 A E 4.5

Observe waste segregation. 3.3 U S 8
Make sure those construction materials are in order. 3.7 A E 3

Strictly imposed deeds of restriction. 3.9 A E 1

Minimize waste emitted due to construction. 3.2 U S 9
Ensure that the water system will not be contaminated due to construction. 3.4 A E 6.5

Control pollution coming from cars owned by 2.0 D L 14

homeowners. (Last)
Regulate use of energy to minimize waste emission 2.8 U S 12
Ensure that the environment is not exploited. 3.1 U S 10
Plant trees around the housing project area. 3.8 A E 2
Maintain the beauty and cleanliness of the surrounding. 3.5 A E 4.5

Have regular monitoring of their water quality. 2.5 D L 13

Have regular defogging. 3.0 U S 11

Have regular grass cutting inside and outside the subdivision. 3.4 A E 6.5
The Impact of Avida Housing Projects on Economic, Social 
and Environmental Development 

ECONOMIC
(4.3) SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTAL
(3.2)
(4.1)
1ST 2ND
3RD
VH
VH VH

Housing projects have great impacts on 
socio‐economic development of a place, but 
it threatens the environment. 
 The Factors Affecting the Housing Projects in Naga 
City

Business or  Filipinos 
Population  Values and 
Work 
Growth Opportunities Culture
1ST 2ND 3RD

As perceived by the respondents, the following factors: increase 
in population growth, business/work opportunities and Filipino 
values/culture have significant bearing to the increase in the 
number of housing projects.
Recommendations:
Developers should also explore on strategies that will minimize the use of 
natural resources, toxic materials and emission of waste and pollutants caused 
by land transformation due to construction. 

Homeowners should also minimize the use of energy and observe proper 
waste disposal system.
Educators, curriculum designers, and teachers should design instructional materials 
that will educate the young generation on the positive and negative effects of 
urbanization.

Similar studies may be conducted to further establish the impact of 
housing projects on urban development. Moreover, further studies may 
be conducted, exploring other factors that may significantly contribute to 
housing projects.