Elements of Urban Design – Landscape

The Pandacan Linear Park it is

developed by the three big oil The Paco Park (originally named as
companies here in the Cementerio General de Dilao) is a
Philippines with the help of City recreational garden and was once
Government of Manila. It allows Manila's municipal cemetery built
for leisure and some other by the Dominicans during the
recreational activities. It is also Spanish colonial period. It is
used for some events venue, circular in shape, with an inner
like weddings, birthdays and circular fort that stood as the
some other activities or events. original cemetery. And located on
General Luna Street and at the
east end of Padre Faura Street in
Paco, Manila.

Paco Park has also become a very

Rizal Park located in the heart of Manila, a landmark full of historical significance. The
popular venue for weddings and
park is a homage to the Philippine national hero, Jose Rizal. He was a doctor and novelist
receptions for couples who prefer
who was shot by firing squad at this site on December 30, 1896, on charges of fostering
local rebellion against the Spanish government. Rizal Park features monuments, squares garden-like settings.
and gardens, large stadiums, observatories, an open-air concert halls, sound and light
theaters, shops, food kiosks, playgrounds, and many fountains. The park is split into three
areas, starting with the 16-hectare Agrifina Circle adjacent to Taft Avenue. It's where the
Department of Tourism and the National Museum of Anthropology are situated. Then
there's the northeastern segment; followed by the 22-hectare park extending down to
Roxas Boulevard. Lastly, the central section finishing at the southwestern part contains
Burnham Green. Join a Rizal Park tour with Intramuros to get the full experience of this
local favorite destination.
 Elements of Urban Design – Buildings

The National Museum of the Philippines has

several sections included in National
Museum trips: Art, Anthropology, Natural
San Agustin Church also known as the History, and Planetarium. All are within the
Archdiocesan Shrine of Nuestra Señora same building complex and is made up of
de Consolación y Correa or the permanent collections representing the
Immaculate Conception Parish, is a various facets of art, culture, and history of
Roman Catholic church under the the country. In Fine Arts the collection there
auspices of the Order of St. Augustine, contains both classical and contemporary
located inside the historic walled city of Filipino paintings and sculptures. The
Intramuros in Manila. Completed in famous paintings by the Philippine
1607, it is the oldest stone church in the revolutionary artist Juan Luna, including The
country. In 1993, San Agustin Church Spoliarium, are a must-see. In Anthropology
was one of four Philippine churches It features collections of artifacts of
constructed during the Spanish colonial Anthropology and Archaeology. You can also
period to be designated as a World have a look at the old Philippine script called
Heritage Site by UNESCO, under the "Baybayin," as well as collecting cultural
collective title Baroque Churches of the memories from native people throughout
Philippines. It was named a National the nation. In Natural History this museum
Historical Landmark by the Philippine presents the rich biodiversity of the country,
government in 1976. The Manila Ocean Park is an oceanarium in Manila, Philippines. It is owned by including Lolong's skeleton, which used to
China Oceanics Philippines Inc., a subsidiary of China Oceanics Inc., a be the world's largest caught crocodile and
Singaporean-registered firm. It is located behind the Quirino Grandstand at Rizal placed in captivity. Another highlight is The
Tree of Life, a glass elevator and a canopy-
Park. The construction involved erecting structural pillars at the beachfront and
inspired roof. And in Planetarium it contains
constructing the platform that would serve as the foundation of the entire
astronomic displays of celestial bodies and
building. The base structure and platform were completed and for a while served their real-life projections. They also offer
a secondary purpose as a promenade walkway until construction of the actual displays, presentations, and demonstrations
park continued. It is Inaugurated in March 2008; the park is famous for its most for travelers who would like to have a world-
massive drawing–the Oceanarium in the Philippine Archipelago. The Oceanarium wide planetarium experience.
contains more than 13000 ocean animals of approx.
 Elements of Urban Design - Transportation

A heavy railway line wields the three

light rail stations of Manila. Service
commuters for light rail-LRT-1, LRT-2,
and MRT-3, from north to south as
The jeepneys or jeeps were initially Quezon City as Pasay. Most
produced of U.S. military Jeeps left interesting railway stations are
over from the Second World War. located in Manila's primary town,
These are renowned for their colorful especially along the route LRT-1. And
ornaments that showcased Pinoy it is one of the most Unique Modes
architecture and pop culture. And it of Transport.
is one of the most Common Modes
of Transport.

The tricycles are built with the

construction of a sidecar and an
imported motorcycle. These public
utility cars either follow a specific
The Ferry Service is the only water-based transportation
route or are like taxis available for
in Metro Manila, Philippines that cruises the Pasig River
rent. Passenger tricycles may
from Pinagbuhatan in Pasig to Intramuros in the City of
accommodate up to six or more Manila. The system was owned and operated by a
passengers except for the driver. And
private company, SCC Nautical Transport Services
it is one of the most Common Modes
Incorporated. Although commonly referred to as a ferry,
of Transport. it is more akin to a water bus. And it is one of the most
Unique Modes of Transport.
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Chinatown its influence extends

Divisoria is a commercial center in beyond to the places of Quiapo,
between Tondo and Binondo in Santa Cruz, San Nicolas and
Manila, Philippines known for its Tondo. It is the oldest
shops that sell low-priced goods Chinatown in the world,
and its diverse manufacturing established in 1594 by the
activities. Tutuban Center is Spaniards as a settlement near
situated within the commercial Intramuros but across the Pasig
hub along with a night market River for Catholic Chinese, it was
located in the Centers' vicinity. positioned so that colonial rulers
The area is riddled with different could keep a close eye on their
bazaars, bargain malls, and a few migrant subjects. It was already
points of interest. a hub of Chinese commerce
even before the Spanish colonial
period. Binondo is the center of
The Bay walk is a seaside promenade overlooking Manila Bay along Roxas commerce and trade of Manila,
Boulevard in the City of Manila, Philippines. It is a two-kilometer stretch from where all types of business run
the US Embassy near Rizal Park up to the Cultural Center of the Philippines just by Filipino-Chinese thrive.
past the Manila Yacht Club. It is a popular venue at night with open-air cafés
that serve local cuisine while onlookers may watch the Manila sunset. Many of
the venues also feature music and live band performances. Local artists
frequent the area and free mime, acrobatics, and other art performances can
sometimes be found along the strip.
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The Liwasang Bonifacio (Bonifacio

Square), also known by its former name,
Plaza Lawton, is a city square and
Intramuros, known as the "Walled City," transport hub in front of the Manila
is the oldest district and historic core of Central Post Office in the Ermita district
Manila. Intramuros tours are a must-try of Manila, Philippines. It lies at the south
end of Jones Bridge, MacArthur Bridge,
for history buffs because it's packed
and Quezon Bridge that link the
with trips to interesting attractions. This
northern districts of Binondo, Santa
iconic Manila landmark is actually a Cruz, and Quiapo to the central district
walled area within the modern city. It of Ermita. The plaza straddles the
was the seat of government and political dividing line between Ermita and
power when the Philippines was still Intramuros and is the starting point of
under the Spanish rule. Intramuros is Padre Burgos Avenue which connects to
Manila's only district where travelers Taft Avenue and Roxas Boulevard in
can see complete architectural Rizal Park.
remnants of the Spanish Era. Historically known as the Plaza del
Quirino Grandstand, formerly known as the Independence Grandstand, is a grandstand Fortín, the plaza was given its current
A day trip in Intramuros is enough for
located at Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. It was later demolished and a new one was name in 1963 after the revolutionary
you to go sightseeing in this well-
built further away from the old site towards near the breakwater and the Manila Bay leader Andres Bonifacio who founded
preserved historical attraction. Wander the independence movement of
where it stands to this day. Designed by Federico Ilustre, supervising architect for the
along paved roads and visit historical Katipunan during the Spanish colonial
Bureau of Public Works, the new Independence Grandstand's design was patterned
monuments and sculptures. You can rule. A monument in his honour now
after the Arellano-designed grandstand, (including the triumphal arch) with a simpler
even join a bambike tour (bamboo bike), stands in the center of the plaza. The
design (without the ship bow stage and the statues) and some Art Deco influence in the
or by riding a kalesa or horse-drawn plaza is a popular site of protests and
canopy compared to the original. The structure was completed in 1949, in time for the demonstrations organized by several
carriage experience. Here are some of
inauguration of President Elpidio Quirino. Years later after his death, the grandstand leftist groups, being one of four freedom
the must-visit attractions in Intramuros.
was renamed in his honor. Quirino Grandstand was expanded over the years to parks in the City of Manila, where
accommodate more people, and the triumphal arch was eventually gone. Work in the protests and rallies may be held without
1990s brought about a return to the structure's neoclassical roots with the addition of requiring permission from local
some neoclassical elements in the expansion area. authorities.