urban planning

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The case for a pedestrian-centric alternative to PAREX, according to urban planners

Instead of an expressway, advocates are now suggesting for an esplanade to be built along Pasig River instead

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Baguio, Malabon, Puerto Princesa among 77 cities awarded with Green, Green, Green budget

Did you know that aside from the administration’s “Build, Build, Build” project, there’s also “Green,…

If we had good public spaces, we wouldn’t have tambays

Another week, another war against the poor. It’s been roughly two weeks since President Rodrigo…

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Architect Jun Palafox commits to Marawi rebuilding

There’s always a light at the end of the tunnel. The City of Marawi may…

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MMDA drafting plan to make Metro Manila globally competitive

A regional development plan (RDP) that aims to make Metro Manila a globally competitive area…

Skyways aren’t always the best way

Manila has really bad urban planning. By now, we know that to be an understatement and…

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Pasig River may be the solution to Manila’s traffic problem, says urban planner Julia Nebrija

MMDA’s Julia Nebrija says there will soon be improvements on the ferry service, reaching as far as Marikina and Laguna