CHARACTERISTICS OF A

GREEN URBANISM
The main reason why we plan towns and cities -- to be able to
afford quality of life for its residents.

Each citizen has a basic right to live comfortably - to be safe

and secure in his neighborhood.

In the Philippines where we have a democratic system of

government, this can only be made possible by the people,
of the people, and for the people.

GREEN = SUSTAINABLE = Happy

ADVANTAGES OF LIVING IN A GREEN COMMUNITY
1. Green communities are designed to restore the balance in
the ecosystem. Nature provides, and protects..

2. Green communities are healthy,happy communities.

Prevents expenditures on diseases and ailments primarily
caused by unclean environments

3. Green communities attract investors, thus providing jobs and

livelihood for its residents. Crime rates are very low.

4. Green communities promote THE RECOGNITION OF

STATUS, a sense of pride, self esteem, of proud belonging -
thus making its residents contribute positively into its
development.
SUSTAINABILITY UTILIZES THE
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE APPROACH
 Green Cities are Sustainable Cities
Sustainable Cities are Happy Cities
Happy Cities are Livable Cities....
INTERNATIONAL CRITERIA FOR LIVABLE CITIES
Safety and Security
Provision for Education
Hygiene and Health Care
Respect for Culture
Access to Recreation
Equitable Transportation Systems
Environment Management and Access to Nature
Responsive Urban Design
Political / Economic Stability
Pro Active Disaster Policies
PROCESSES OF ECOSYSTEMS THAT KEEP
THE EARTH’S BALANCE
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