Proposed solutions to the issues manifested in Sampaloc District.

1. A project for the people, by the people
NEW URBAN DESIGN MANIFESTO
- SAMPALOC DISTRICT
A R C H I 2 3 1 U R B A N D E S I G N P R I N C I P L E S
By Robert Tyron Samson

2. ⚬ About the District
⚬ Population, Culture, Economic A.
⚬ Edges, Nodes and Landmarks
⚬ Problems
⚬ Project Goals
⚬ Recommendations
⚬ Five Characteristics
OUTLINE OF TOPICS
WHAT WE'LL DISCUSS
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3. Sampaloc is a district of Manila, Philippines. Sampaloc is also
known as University belt because of its numerous
universities and colleges found within the district. Sampaloc
is bordered by districts of Quiapo and San Miguel in the
south, Sta. Mesa district in the south and east, Sta. Cruz
district in the west and north, and Quezon City in the
northeast.
ABOUT THE DISTRICT
SAMPALOC, MANILA
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4. ABOUT THE DISTRICT
SAMPALOC, MANILA
According to the
populationstat.com,
population is already at
395,111 which accounts for
20% of Manila city
population. 62% of the
population are students.
POPULATION
"Trend" is the culture in
Sampaloc. The district
adapts to the population's
tastes. The place has a
friendly vibe where you can
find lots of places to eat
and socialize.
CULTURE
Most of the establishment
in the district is mainly
concentrated in food
consumerism. Many
businesses caters students
needs such as computer
and printing shop,
photocopying services spa
and salon.
ECONOMIC
ANAYLYSIS
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5. SAMPALOC DISTRICT EDGES
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C h i n e s e G e n H o s p i t a l
F a r E a s t e r n U n i v e r s i t y
U n i v e r s i t y o f t h e E a s t
W e l c o m e R o t o n d a
V . M a p a L R T 2 S t a t i o n

6. SAMPALOC DISTRICT NODES
AND LANDMARKS
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U n i v e r s i t y o f S t o . T o m a s
U n i v e r s i t y o f t h e E a s t
F a r E a s t e r n U n i v e r s i t y

7. R T S a m s o n - A r c h i 2 3 1
PROBLEMS
The existing surrounding of residential areas are still
frequently dangerous, polluted, noisy and anonymously
wastelands.
POOR LIVING ENVIRONMENT

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According to the survey conducted by Numbeo - a
collaborative online database which enables users to
share and compare information about the living
between countries and cities, data shows that Manila has
a crime index of 64.64 and safety index of 35.36 despite
the number are decreasing slowly. Crime rate in Manila is
much more frequent at night.
HIGH CRIME
Source: https://www.numbeo.com/crime/in/Manila,
https://varsitarian.net/news/20190128/sampaloc-crime-rate-down-in-2018-police

9. Recurrent flooding has been a problem for thousands of
people in the disctrict.
Based on the flood hazard map of LiPAD (LiDAR Portal
for Achieving and Distribution)- The district of Sampaloc
is in the medium category that has a height of 0.5m to
1.50m of flood. The flood hazard map is used by the
local government for appropriate land use planning in
flood-prone areas and for disaster risk reduction.
FLOOD PRONE DISTRICT
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Source: https://mb.com.ph/2020/11/12/flood-alert-city-of-manila/, https://lipad-
fmc.dream.upd.edu.ph/layers/geonode%3Aph133906000_fh5yr_10m

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According to the DENR in 2016, 80 percent of the
country’s air pollution came from motor vehicles while
20 percent came from stationary sources, such as
factories and open burning.
According to the air monitoring project of the the Lung
Center of the Philippines. It shows PM2.5 levels fell to 7.1
ug/m3 during the first week of the lockdown, much
lower than the 20 ug/m3 recorded two weeks earlier and
below the World Health Organization’s long-term safety
guideline of 10 ug/m3. This data shows that most of the
cause of air pollution in metro manila come from vehicle
emissions.
AIR AND NOISE POLLUTION
Source: https://earthjournalism.net/stories/beyond-lockdown-can-the-
philippines-sustain-low-air-pollution-
levels#:~:text=According%20to%20the%20DENR%20in,factors%20causing%2
0and%20affecting%20pollution.

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PROBLEMS
Public land ownership in Sampaloc is in crisis, most of
the lands are privately owned, more parks and
allotments are replaced with gated communities and
mixed-used buildings
LARGE-SCALE PRIVATIZATION

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10 High-rise condominiums were built in the Sampaloc
district in just five years. Most of the condominium
caters to students, and as of today, there are 21 high-rise
condominiums right in the middle of the university belt
owned by the private developers.
Source: https://www.universitytowermla.com/

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PROBLEMS
Sampaloc district suffers from aggressive capitalism,
corruption and in a country that has an incompetent
government. This district depicts the discrepancy
between the environments of the rich and environments
of the poor striking.
PLACELESSNESS AND INJUSTICE

14. PROJECT GOALS LIVABILITY
IDENTITY AND CONTROL
ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY
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AUTHENTICITY AND MEANING
URBAN SELF-RELIANCE
ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL

15. REDEVELOPMENT
NECESSITIES
MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
Manpower
Equipment
Budget
Time
Support
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16. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Authorities should prioritize redesigning sidewalks in Sampaloc. Sidewalk plays an important
role in transportation, as they provide a safe path for people to walk along that is separated from
the motorized traffic.

17. According to Tyler Knott, president of Limitless - paving and concrete company in U.S., there are four benefits of
sidewalk and walkway these are:
1. Improve the Health of Residents
allow people to become active. Exposure to the serenity of life and nature helps motivate active people to
be more active than they used to be.
2. Improve Pedestrian Safety
They provide safe transport routes for both pedestrians and cyclists. They also provide them with a good
environment for both travel and exercise.
3. Increase Property Value
High property values will mean state governments receive more property tax in revenue. Some of the
revenue collected should go toward the maintenance of city walkways.
4. Improve Quality of Life
Sidewalks have the potential to significantly improve the quality of life within a community. By providing
safe environments for people to socialize, they give a community a customized identity.
The table above defines the categorization of six pedestrian by Mateo‐Babiano and Ieda (2005). The
pedestrian hierarchy was initially validated within the Bangkok context (Mateo-Babiano, 2012)

18. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Structure or establishment beside the main road where smoke coming from the vehicle is
common should use biodynamic cement for the exterior. It is also known as smog-eating
cement. It absorb certain pollutants in the air and converts it into inert salts.
Source: Green Technology Spotlight: Biodynamic Cement Purifies the Air. (2014, July 21). Retrieved November 25,
2020, from https://www.sustainablebusiness.com/2014/07/green-technology-spotlight-biodynamic-cement-
purifies-the-air-52421/

19. The City of Chicago is pioneering the use of a revolutionary type of cement that is capable of
eradicating the air around it of pollution, potentially reducing the levels of certain common
pollutants by 20 - 70% depending on local conditions and the amount of exposed surface area
(ArchDaily, 2013)
Naturally, this makes the photocatalytic cement a perfect paving material as it successfully
reduces the amount of toxins expelled by vehicles and inhaled by pedestrians.
Source: Barbara Porada. "Chicago, First U.S. City to Line Streets with Smog-Eating Cement" 14 Apr 2013. ArchDaily.
Accessed 24 Nov 2020. <https://www.archdaily.com/359756/chicago-first-u-s-city-to-line-streets-with-smog-eating-
cement> ISSN 0719-8884

20. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Sampaloc is not a safe place at all. Incidents of violent robbery and assault occur frequently, and
students are often targets. Implementation of CCTV, scattered police posts and bright lit streets
can help to reduce the crime in the district.

21. location was determine based on the locations where
criminal activities are most concentrated.
⚬ España ⚬ Dapitan ⚬ Bustillos ⚬ Nagtahan
⚬ Dapitan ⚬ Earnshaw ⚬ Legarda ⚬ Mendiola
⚬ Jhocson ⚬ Lealtad ⚬ Galicia ⚬ Balic-Balic
PROPOSED LOCATION FOR POLICE POSTS

22. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Flood management should be implemented to mitigate flooding along various barangays in the
district of Sampaloc. This type of project is significant in protecting not just lives but also
properties as residents experience more frequent flooding in Sampaloc during rainy season.

23. PROPOSED SOLUTION
The rising temperatures of urban heat islands (UHIs) such as the district of Sampaloc are what expanding green
spaces sought to reduce. Green spaces such as nature reserves, wetlands and forested parks reduce the harmful
effects in UHIs and even contribute to the overall mental health of the residents. Proposed solution is to provide more
tress, bushes and landscape in the area.

24. Types of green spaces can a city have according to the
website Urbanespora.com
According to the website Urbanespora.com there are 8 benefits
of spreading green spaces in cities and these are the following:
Greater biodiversity
The spreading of green spaces contributes to the creation of a
new layer of urban biodiversity.
They reduce pollution
Plants that are installed on roofs act as filters for some of the
most harmful air pollutants
Improves city water management
Rainwater can be retained in cities and increase humidity.
Green roofs can absorb rainwater, reducing runoff that could
lead to the collapse of urban sewer systems.
They mitigate the effects of global warming
The creation of a new urban green ecosystem mitigates these
consequences, which directly affect the health and welfare of
citizens.
Improves the thermal insulation of buildings
Greater insulation that results in cooler temperatures in the
summer months and greater warmth in cooler months.
Greater climatic and acoustic comfort
It can reduce the reflection of sound in cities
And most importantly: it improves our quality of life!
Source: *, N. (2019, May 03). The 8 benefits of spreading green spaces in cities.
Retrieved November 24, 2020, from https://www.urbanespora.com/en/the-8-
benefits-of-spreading-green-spaces-in-cities/

25. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Planning standards need to be reviewed and updated to adjust to changing times.

26. PROPOSED SOLUTION
LGU should create public spaces for the residents. A great urban park is a safety valve for the city, in which people
living in dense urban areas can find breathing room. It can be a source of civic pride, and it can help citizens feel
better connected to their cultural and political institutions.

27. According to the research conducted by The Alliance for Safe, Sustainable, & Resilient Environments (ASSURE) there
is a significant body of international research and knowledge of the wide ranging benefits of open space. These
include:
Source: https://chm.cbd.int/api/v2013/documents/9D0D456A-FAC1-9806-3B90-21B37D4DEE5B/attachments/Public%20Parks%20and%20Open%20Spaces%20-
%20A%20Planning%20and%20Development%20Guide.pdf

28. PROPOSED SOLUTION
Adoption of the low-rise to high rise housing development and mixed-use / mixed- income / rental housing in the
district to save land and at the same time meet the housing demand.

29. FIVE
CHARACTERISTICS
LIVABLE NEIGHBORHOOD
INTEGRATION OF ACTIVITIES
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This must be present if there is to be a positive
response to the goals and values we believe
are central to urban life. MAN-MADE ENVIRONMENT
SEPARATION OF BUILDINGS
MINIMUM DENSITY OF RESIDENTIAL

30. " One cannot make Architecture without studying
the condition of life in the city "
- Aldo Rossi
END OF PRESENTATION