Ugbo and Varona Street shines as one

of the most famous street food spots in Tondo.

Before becoming the famous food strip it is today,
only a few eateries drew steady patronage along the
Barangay 96 and Barangay 97. Two of them, Aling
Consuelo Halo-halo and Rado’s Lechon, may have
been responsible for boosting Ugbo’s prominence
as a thriving street food spot in the Philippines.

Today, apart from the two prolific

eateries, many shops make Ugbo far more diverse.
From being famous for serving tumbong soup,
lechon kawali (deep-fried pork belly) and halo-
halo (mixed sweets on shaved ice), the food strip
eventually expanded and now has a community of
food shop owners. With more people visiting the
food strip every day, Ugbo has unarguably become
a prime street food spot in the Philippines.
THE CONCEPT
Tondo has the worst image and description that anyone
knew. It is home to some of the worst slums in the country, as well
as several criminals and enemies of the state. In light of this, the goal
should be to improve the residents' quality of life and the district's
image by formulating and implementing policies that address
physical, economic, social, environmental, and technological issues
relevant to the community. These policies should not only
recommend or suggest solutions to existing problems, but they
should also be able to amplify strengths and make the best use of
opportunities to create a new impression of the community,
transforming it into a progressive and livable one.
Oasis, which means a "fertile land" in a middle of a desert
which serves as a natural resource for people to live. This was used
as the concept of the project as the proponents aim to enrich
people's lives in the community through providing them a source of
income. This will become the steppingstone to improve the quality of
life that they have therefore creating a domino effect in other domains
presented in the 8 domains of livability.
THE THEME
Fiesta
A public celebration in Spanish Colonized countries,
especially one on a religious holiday, with different types of
entertainment and activities.
The people of tondo are known for their character as a
creative, traditional and religiously oriented community which shows
their love for celebration and festivals.
The design of the community development will be
influenced by the elements that has been seen in fiestas and the
motif behind them such as streetlights, banderitas, and other historic
and religiously related ornaments that shows the rich culture of the
tondo, especially the community of Ugbo.
Ugbo St.

Main Food Strip

(Varona St.)
 Ugbo St.

UGBO SREET
Barangay 96, Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila

Barangay 96 is situated at
approximately 14.6245, 120.9638, in
the island of Luzon. Elevation at
these coordinates is estimated at
6.2 meters or 20.3 feet above mean
sea level.

Barangay 96 is a barangay in the

city of Manila, under the
administrative district of Tondo. Its
population as determined by the
2020 Census was 2,100. This
represented 0.11% of the total
population of Manila.
VARONA SREET
Barangay 97, Tondo, Manila, Metro Manila

Barangay 97 is a barangay in the city Main Food Strip

of Manila, under the administrative district (Varona St.)
of Tondo. Its population as determined by
the 2020 Census was 3,634. This
represented 0.20% of the total population
of Manila.
97
Barangay 97 is situated at approximately
14.6214, 120.9644, in the island of Luzon.
Elevation at these coordinates is estimated
at 5.8 meters or 19.0 feet above mean sea
level.
 Commercial Zone

Image of the City

Landmark/
Attractions
Industrial Zone
Paths/ Field
of Project

Nodes/ transport
Site
Access
Residential zone
Edges/ Project
boundaries

Districts/ Zoning

School Zone
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
RESIDENTIAL |MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Osorio Street Slum Areas

• Clustered residential
houses in this areas are
crowded, compact units,
with informal delivery of
utilities, and made of
combustible materials.
• Several houses do not have
proper water, electricity, or
sanitation.
• Most of the houses are
closely adjacent, use
substandard materials, and
have no firewalls.
RESIDENTIAL |MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Romana Street Slum Areas

• Clustered residential houses
in this area are crowded, and
compact, with informal
delivery of utilities, and made
of combustible materials.
• Several houses do not have
proper water, electricity, or
sanitation.
• Most of the houses are
closely adjacent, use
substandard materials, and
have no firewalls.
RESIDENTIAL |MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Lacson Street Slum Areas

• Clustered residential houses
in this area are crowded,
compact, with informal
delivery of utilities, and
made of combustible
materials.
• Several houses do not have
proper water, electricity, or
sanitation.
• Most of the houses are
closely adjacent, use
substandard materials, and
have no firewalls.
RESIDENTIAL |MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Capulong Street Slum Areas

• Clustered of residential
houses in this areas are
crowded, compact units,
with informal delivery of
utilities, and made of
combustible materials.
• Several houses do not have
proper water, electricity, or
sanitation.
• Most of the houses are
closely adjacent, use
substandard materials, and
have no firewalls.
COMMERCIAL | MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

• No proper sanitation
• Food waste and wastewater
discharge are direct to the
canal resulting to an
unpleasant smell.
• No available utilities like a
public toilet.
• There are no proper
guidelines for maximum
areas for built-up stalls on
the walkway.
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Residential & Commercial Commercial to Residential Proportions

• Any owner of a such building along the
commercial strip shall have a right to turn his/
her structure into full commercial space.
• Provide a house design with provisions for
residential and commercial use. The plan would
be up to 4th-floor mixed-used development
wherein the first two floors will be allotted for
commercial purposes and the upper floors for
residential use.
Fencing
• The design of the residential fencing shall be
aligned with the theme of the community and
must reflect the theme, culture, tradition, or
history of tondo, Manila.
• The design of the residential fencing shall have a
provisional opening for a fire escape and must
follow the fire code design standards.
Residential
Providing a house designCommercial Establishment
with provisions for residential and commercial use. The
plan would be up to 4th floor mixed-used development wherein the first two floors
will be allotted for commercial purposes and the upper floors for residential use.
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Residential & Commercial • Improve/upgrade the water distribution system

(in coordination with LGU/Local Water District)
• Identify alternative sources of water
• Water treatment
• Provision of space/technology for the
disposal/treatment of waste (in coordination
with LGU/DOH)
• Relocate settlements in high-risk areas to safer
areas (in coordination with LGU and Housing
Committee)
• Rewiring of electrical wires
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Residential & Commercial • Create guidelines for the minimum and

maximum range of stalls on the sidewalk to
provide visitors with a comprehensive and
uniform walkway width.
• Provide an efficient sanitary drainage canal to
prevent flash flooding.
• Provide more landscaping elements, hardscape,
and softscape to minimize heat gain.
• Create a transformable shading element that
could be useful during the rainy season.
• Provide colorized wayfinding elements for quick
and pleasant traffic flow.
Residential Commercial Establishment
Current Condition
Providing a house design with provisions for residential and commercial use. The
plan would be up to 4th floor mixed-used development wherein the first two floors
will be allotted for commercial purposes and the upper floors for residential use.
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Proposed
Kiosk Design
Economic housing

Providing a kiosk design for retail purposes, which could be

assembled at night. Technologies would be employed to allow
the kiosks to be easily assembled and disassembled.
Proposed
Commercial
Open Space
& Utility
Layout
INSTITUTIONAL
SECURITY OUTPOSTS | MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

• Barangay 96 and 97 have

no available security
outpost.
• The nearest outpost is
located at Pritil Market.
 BRGY. HALLS AND COURTS | MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

• Spaces are not enough for

the community
HEALTHCARE |MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Healthcare Buildings
• Insufficient healthcare
services.
• Not accessible
• Healthcare spaces cannot
meet the basic needs of the
residents.
EDUCATION | MAPPING AND PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION

Educational Buildings
• Educational buildings are not
safe for children, the building
has different potential
Hazards, and obstruction and
no available safety barricade
or signs for those near the
highway.
• Building has poor learning
environment
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provison Execution

Institutional • Institutional facilities such as health

centers, and educational buildings
should be improved.

• Should allocate spaces for the

establishment of police, fire station,
and barangay outpost.
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provison Execution

Institutional • All newly- built and will-be-improved

institutional facilities should conform to
these standards:
a. Bulk and Density
The BHL shall be four (4) stories but no greater than 16
meters; PLO shall be 40%.

b. Fencing
Fencing along streets shall be see-through and have a
maximum height of 1.80 meters

c. Building Color

All buildings shall be of earth tone or natural color.

d. Parking
Parking area requirements shall be per the minimum
requirements of the National Building Code

e. Setbacks
Minimum building setback shall be per the requirements of
the NBC and the provisions of Sec. 26 – Road Setback
Regulations. In cases of discrepancy, the wider requirements
shall be deemed applicable.
 RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SPACES

VARONA ST. COMMERCIAL STRIP

Proposed
Redevelopment

BRRGY. HALL

PROPOSED
PROPOSED

STATION
POLICE
of Paraiso DAY CARE
OPEN SPACE
CENTER MULTIFUNCTION COURT

Basketball
Court RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL SPACES
PARKS AND
URBAN INFRASTRUCTURE
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution
Parks and Open Spaces/ Urban Welcome Arch design
Infrastructure • Welcome arch shall embody and reflect
the theme, culture, tradition, or history of
the tondo, Manila.
• To give allowance for future road
improvement and widening, welcome
arch/overhead boundary marker's posts
shall be located at a 2.0m setback from the
road right-of-way
• Welcome arch/overhead boundary marker
shall be provided with a minimum vertical
clearance of 5.33m from the roadway
Street sign and Lamp post Design
• Height of a streetlamp post shall range
from 2.4m to 15m.

2.4 – 15 m
• Height of Street Signs must be 2.4m
• Design of the street sign and lamppost
shall be aligned with the theme of the
community and must reflect the theme,
culture, tradition, or history of the tondo,
Manila.
PROPOSED WELCOME ARCH PROPOSED STREETLAMP
TONDO CHURCH
 PROPOSED STREET LAMP
INSPIRED BY THE SWORD OF RAJA SULAYMAN, THE
STREETLAMP SYMBOLIZES THE STRONG FIGHTING
HEART OF THE PEOPLE OF TONDO
 PROPOSED STREET SIGN
INSPIRED BY A SPOON, A STREET SIGN IS DESIGNED
TO REFLECT THE CULTURE OF UGBO FOOD STRIP AND
CHARACTERIZE THE PASSION OF FILIPINOS FOR
FOOD AND COOKING
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution
• Parks and Open Spaces/ Urban Planting Strips / Center Islands
Infrastructure • Width of the Planting strips shall be 1/8 of the
Road Right of Way.
• Design of the planting strip shall be aligned with
the theme of the community and must reflect
the culture, tradition, or history of Tondo,
Manila.
• Plants and trees for the planting strip shall be the
noise-reductive or sun-shading element.

Parks & Open Spaces 1/8 of RROW

• Design of the parks and open space shall be
aligned with the theme of the community and Paved ROW
must reflect the culture, tradition, or history of
tondo, Manila.
• Plants and trees for the open spaces shall be the
noise-reductive and sun-shading element. Open Space
• Open spaces shall not be obstructed by any
vehicles or any man-made structures
• and shall serve as a refuge area in the event of a
disaster. Paved ROW
• Paving for parks and open spaces shall be
permeable.
PROPOSED PLANTING STRIPS DESIGN
ROADS & UTILITIES
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Roads and Utilities ROAD & SIDEWALK LAYOUT

• Directional and informational sign should be
located at points conveniently seen even by a
person on a wheelchair; signs should be kept
simple and easy to understand.

• Using pavements for sidewalks allows water to

infiltrate through surfaces that would normally
be impermeable.
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Roads and Utilities SEWER LINES

• Provide an efficient sanitary drainage canal to
prevent flash flooding
• Every building abutting a street, alley, or
easement, or where plumbing fixtures are
installed, shall be connected to the sewer
system (Plumbing Code)

WATER DISTRIBUTION
• Water quality should not get deteriorated in the
distribution pipes.
• It should be capable of supplying water at all the
intended places with sufficient pressure head.
• It should be capable of supplying the requisite
amount of water during firefighting.
 Proposed Planning and Design Development
Zoning Provision Execution

• Roads and Utilities TRANSMISSION LINES

• For overhead utility and power lines crossing the
roadway where traffic comprise of trucks,
vertical clearance shall not be less than
5.50m from the roadway surface to
the calculated lowest point of cable sag.

• Along the roadway and so on areas designated

for and frequented by pedestrians,
minimum vertical clearance of 4.88m from
the surface of the sidewalk is prescribed.
Proposed Entry Arch Existing Condition
Proposed Capulong St. Easement Development Strip Existing Condition
Proposed Redevelopment of Paraiso Basketball Court Existing Condition
Proposed Police Outpost Existing Condition
 TRANSPORT PROPOSED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
POINT

TRANSPORT
POINT

TRANSPORT
POINT

EXISTING VARONA ST. COMMERCIAL STRIP

FORESEEN COMMERCIAL EXPANSION
PROPOSED OPEN/ GREEN SPACES
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
 PROPOSED MASTER DEVELOPMENT PLAN
PROPOSED CAPULONG COMMERCIAL EASEMENT STRIP

EXISTING VARONA ST. COMMERCIAL STRIP

FORESEEN COMMERCIAL EXPANSION
PROPOSED OPEN/ GREEN SPACES
PROPOSED RELOCATION OF INSTITUTIONAL BUILDINGS
PROPOSED VARONA FOOD AND RETAIL STRIP
PROPOSED VARONA FOOD AND RETAIL STRIP
AERIAL PERSPECTIVE OF THE PARAISO COURT AND VARONA ST.