SUBMITED BY: LAMENTO, KOPE LORENZO R 12/2022introduction Santo Tomas, officially known as the City of Santo Tomas. is a 1st class component city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 218,500 people. Most of the city is residential with a lot of farmland. There are also some developed subdivisions along the city like the San Antonio Heights in Barangay San Antonio which was developed by Avida Land, a division of Ayala Land. Camella Homes, and Terrazza de Santo Tomas in Barangay San Roque which was developed by Ovialand. The city is well known for an entire strip of bulalo (bone marrow soup) restaurants and to a hospital named Saint Cabrini Medical Center which is located inside the city center.lianas intersection (current) { lianas imtedection (proposed) 1 ie Wu hy | Nt NY s a AN Se Tr: = se — os s< a 2 ~~ 4 L ea Some major roads in Santo Tomas does not provide the appropriate utilities for the pedestrians and some parts of the streets are poorly design with hardscape surfaces. The proposal provides pedestrian islands on major intersections that increases safety for pedestrians especially for those who have to cross multiple lanes.pedestrian refuge Pedestrian refuge islands should be at least 1.8 m deep but have a preferred depth of 24m. median tips This protects people waiting on the median from moving -vehicles and slows turning motorists. 7 median cut-throughs Cut through raised medians to provide level crossing. Cut- throughs should be provided where there is a_ significant pedestrian desire linebrgy. san vicent e (current) EN SS Y | ; Converting a street or an area for pedestrians only is called pedestrianization. This aims to provide better accessibility and mobility for pedestrians, to enhance the volume of shopping and other business activity in the area, and improve the aesthetic attractiveness of the local environment.brgy. san vicente (proposed) The illustration above is located at the common market place that is located on Brgy. San Vicente. The proposal includes a dedicated space for small businesses and provide accommodation for customers through seating and also provide trash bins near the vicinity.via verde, imperial homes (current) One of the problems in the Via Verde, Imperial Homes Subdivision in Brgy. San Vicente is the lack of social interaction between neighborhoods. One of the issues that | have observed in the area is the lack of common or communal spaces. The predominant occupants or residence of the subdivision are commonly children. Some of them range from 5 to 12 years old. Therefore, one of the feasible spaces would be playgrounds, parks and other leisure spaces that would benefit the youth.LEISURE PARK/ PLAYGROUND SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN —_— Ss 1 RROW The plan for a leisure park or 1. playground house space provides accommodation 2.seating mostly for children through 3.jungle gym providing a proper playground on 4,sandbox which they could interact and 5.reading area would ensure their safety. The 6.waiting shed leisure space has _ provided seating and waiting shed for adults or guardians. It is located at the center of the subdivision to increase accessibility and way- finding.a CBeTON B The sections shows the playground house which consists of one floor and a lofted space to provide a viewing spot for children as well as natural daylighting and cross ventilation within the space.LEISURE PARK/ PLAYGROUND PERSPECTIVESvia verde, imperial homes iW (current) A “ ry | gee, \ 4A ieSome of the existing roads in the Via Verde subdivision are narrow and sometimes a two way street is below the minimum width. Also, a problem with parking should be addressed due to the fact that some of the vehicles of the residents are parked outside and on the curbs, Therefore, sidewalks are blocked by parked vehicles and it could reduce the overall pedestrian safety. Parked vehicles could also block access for vehicles if streets are too narrow.via verde, imperial homes (proposed) street lights The subdivision does not have existing street lights based on my observation. one-way roads One-way streets could provide more space for parking and also for pedestrians and WY, would cause less traffice street signages Street signages should be implemented such as street names, road markings. speed bumps Typically 10-15 cm high and 4-6 m long. The dimensions can be tailored to match the target speed of the street.one-way shared streets Reroute vehicular traffic in the neighborhood to reduce traffic volumes and create a one-way shared street. Create horizontal deflection to reduce speeds by strategically designating areas for limited parking and green infrastructure pedestrian-priority streets Remove vehicular through-traffic and on-street parking to create a pedestrian priority street with limited vehicular and driveway access. Install playable elements and street furniture that allow the street to be used as a front yard for play, rest, socializing, and more. two-way street with parking Maintain two-way vehicular traffic. Remove parking from one side of the street and widen sidewalks to create accessible and continuous clear paths. Implement restricted access, curb extensions, pinch points, and raised crossings to reduce speeds, shorten crossing distances, and provide space for green infrastructure, trees, and seating.