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Table of Contents
Title Page

Abstract ii

Table of Contents iii

List of Figures vii

List of Tables ix

List of Appendices x

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Objectives of the Study 4

1.2 Theoretical Framework 5

1.3 Conceptual Framework 12

1.4 Scope and Limitations 13

1.5 Significance of the Study 14

1.6 Definition of Terms 16

Chapter 2: Methodology

2.1 Research Design 18

2.2 Types of Data 19

2.3 Sampling 20

2.4 Data Gathering Procedure 23

2.5 Validity 24

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2.6 Statistical Treatment 25

Chapter 3: Results and Discussion

3.1 Site Planning 27

1.A Results 27

1.A.1 Documentary Review 27

1.A.2 Library Research 33

1.A.3 Observation 41

1.A.4 Survey 44

1.A.5 Interview 45

1.B Discussion 45

3.2 Building Function 47

2.A Results 47

2.A.1 Library research 47

2.A.2 Documentary review 56

2.A.3 Interview 70

2.A.4 Survey 71

2.B Discussion 72

3.3 Building Aesthetic 78

3.A Results 78

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3.A.1 Library Research 78

3.B Discussion 80

3.4 Building Strength 81

4.A Results 81

4.A.1 Library Research 81

4. B Discussion 82

3.5 Building Utilities 83

5.A Results 83

5.A.1 Library Research 83

5.A.2 Interview 85

5.B Discussion 86

Chapter 4: Conclusions, & Recommendations

4.1 Summary of Findings 87

4.2 Conclusions 89

4.1 Recommendations 90

References 93

Appendices 96

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List of Figures

Figure

1 Paradigm of Conceptual Framework 13

2 Vicinity Map 27

3 The Lot Plan 28

4 Zoning Map 28

5 Road Map 29

6 Topographic Map 29

7 Hydrology Map 30

8 Flood Susceptibility Map 31

9 Liquefaction Map 31

10 Landslide Map 31

11 Earthquake Induced Landslide Map 32

12 Lava Flow Map 32

13 Pyroclastic Flow Map 32

14 Lahar Map 32

15 Centralized Planning 39

16 Landmark 1 41

17 Landmark 2 41

18 Landmark 3 42

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19 Landmark 4 42

20 View of the site from the National highway 43

21 View of the site from Araneta Avenue 43

22 Sun and Wind Orientation 44

23 Frequency of People visiting Government facilities 71

24 Most Visited Department in Bago City Hall 72

25 Difficulties encountered in Bago City Hall 72

26 Development of Bago City Hall 73

27 Factors needed in a Government Facility 73

28 Most enjoyed Outdoor Recreational Activity 74

29 Modes of transportation going to then site 74

30 Facilities preferred to have in the New City Hall 75

31 Facilities preferred to have in the Bago City Civic Complex 75

32 Recommendation of Bago Civic Complex 76

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List of Tables

Table

1 Total Gross Floor Area 35

2 Percentage of Site Occupancy 36

3 Setbacks 36

4 Easements 37

5 Total Open Spaces within Lot 37

6 Accessible Parking Lots 38

7 City Departments and Offices 58

8 Minimum Plumbing Facilities 84

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List of Appendices

Appendix

A Letter of Application 96

B Letter of Approval 97

C Designation of Consultant 98

D Designation of Consultant 99

E Student List of Consultants 100

F Letter of Conformity 101

G Medical Waiver 102

H Certificate of Originality 103

I Survey Questionnaire 104

J Validity 110

K Consultant Time report 111

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