public spaces

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You can swim at the dolomite beach by end of 2022 IF DENR’s plans push through

The controversial beach is set to reopen to the public this Independence Day

What’s inside the new Arroceros Urban Forest Park?

Opened to the public last week, the newly redeveloped forest park boasts 2.71 hectares of “green space” that mixes urban elements with nature

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Pasig City closed a busy Ortigas street for half a day. This is what happened

“Open Street Sundays” is the city’s way of creating more “open public spaces” where people can walk, jog, bike, and exercise without cars

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What’s happening to Arroceros Park? It’s becoming an ‘urban forest park’

A recent visit by environmental groups revealed that the city’s beautification project involved chopping trees and putting elevated cemented platforms in Manila’s last lung

UP Diliman’s Academic Oval reopens to the public. Here’s what you need to know

The university’s open space welcomes joggers, walkers, runners, and the general public regardless of age and vaccination status back this week

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Intramuros is considering pedestrian-only streets to improve mobility—and it needs your input

Do you agree with the Intramuros Administration’s plans to turn certain streets into pedestrian-only streets where motor vehicles are not allowed to enter?

Brisbane just converted a golf course into a public park. We want that for us

As the need for outdoor community spaces grows, Brisbane is converting a golf course into a public park. Why can’t we follow suit?

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UP Diliman’s sunflowers are blooming thanks to a sewage system and a small river

The annual bloom that marks the commencement ceremony is now underway at University Avenue. Out of respect for the hard work that went into growing them, please don’t pick them

National Artist Arturo Luz’s sculptures live on in public spaces

National Artist for Visual Arts Arturo Luz passed away at 94, but his Modernist creations live on in spaces accessible to everyone

UP Diliman Academic Oval reopens this weekend with stricter health protocols

After closing to the public due to the existence of new COVID-19 variants, UP Diliman is opening the Academic Oval again on Feb. 15