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AR 401 - ARCH41S1
Group 5: Dela Cruz, Krizziamae
Facunla, Reniel
Lopez, Stephanie Leigh

SITE ANALYSIS N E O P O L I T A N B U S I N E S S D I S T R I C T , Q C Ocampo, Alexandra Gabrielle

Robles, Catherine Kaye

location history
1929
Site Overview 1896 the La Mesa watershed was
originally under the jurisdiction
This growth area is located at Pasong Putik” literally means
of Barangay Pasong Putik in
the Brgy. Pasong Putik Proper a muddy mountain pass.
Novaliches.
and Brgy. Greater Lagro. It
has an estimated total area
of 2.46 km². It was a busy
area surrounded by
residential, commercial,
recreational, institutional,
and open spaces.
1896 1996
August 30, 1896, the Katipuneros who Brgy. Greater Lagro, is a new
survived the ill-fated attack on the barangay created by the
Latitude: Spanish garrison or arsenal of the splitting of the former
Longitude: San Juan Reservior availed of the Barangay Pasong Putik in three
Elevation: 70.7 - 93.9 meters jungle cover and remoteness of barangays
Pasong Putik as recuperating and
rest area
Landmarks
ECOLOGICAL CONTEXT vegetation

Greenery for shade:

SUN PATH AND WIND DIRECTION Include trees and large shrubs in
outdoor spaces to shade sidewalk,
Neopolitan Business District enhancing the environment and
mitigating the urban heat island
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effect.
NORTHEAST
MONSOON
Low-Maintenance Plants:
demographics low-maintenance plants to minimize
upkeep costs. Plants that are hardy
and disease-resistant can thrive in
an urban environment with minimal
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care. Cycling Grounds
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Public Plazas and Green Spaces:

Design public plazas and green
spaces within the business district to
provide a pleasant environment for
relaxation and social interaction.
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1990 2020 Lighting Design: Residences

Consider incorporating well-

According to the census 2020, the population designed lighting to highlight key
SOUTHWEST
of Brgy. Pasong Putik was 39,896. This landscape elements during the
MONSOON
represented 1.35% of the total population of evening, making the area inviting
Quezon City. The Brgy. Greater Lagro and safe.
population was 23,569. This represented 0.80%
of the total population of Quezon City. utilities Casa Milan
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Sun path from East to West Transportation Infrastructure:

ongoing projects
neighborhood Wind direction from East to West Develop a well-planned road network
to facilitate easy movement within

context the business district.

biological context Consider public transportation

options like buses, shuttles, or even
LAND USE LEGEND: a local metro system to reduce
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE Hazard map traffic congestion.
COMMERCIAL ZONE Public Amenities:
INSTITUTIONAL ZONE MRT 7 station via Regalado Landers Fairview
INDUSTRIAL
Public amenities such as parks,
GREEN SPACES recreational areas, and community
ROAD centers to promote a vibrant Healthcare institutions
WATER
community.
Consider installing benches, and
LEGEND: LEGEND:
HIGH HIGH other amenities to enhance the
MEDIUM
MEDIUM
LOW overall experience for residents and
LOW
visitors.
Landscape:
FLOOD HAZARD LANDSLIDE HAZARD Integrate green spaces and
landscaping to enhance the
aesthetic appeal of the Neopolitan Commonwealth Hospital Fatima Eye and
Topography business district. and Medical Center Rehab Center
Implement sustainable landscaping
practices to conserve water and
Trail promote biodiversity.
Street Lighting:
user activity
Street lighting for safety and
security during the night.
Deploy environmentally friendly
lighting solutions to minimize
LEGEND: ecological impact and operational
3.85%
LOW-SUSCEPTIBILITY RAIN-INDUCED expenses. EDUCATION
LANDSLIDE (MGB)
SAFE OPEN SPACES (LARGE: > 5,000 SQM)
SAFE OPEN SPACES (MEDIUM: > 500 - 5,000 SQM) hydrology
NEAREST ACTIVE FAULT (6.3 KM FROM WEST 31.74%
VALLEY FAULT)
NEAREST ACTIVE VOLCANO (79.7 NORTH OF Rainfall Patterns: FOOD
TAAL)
Rainfall data for the Neopolitan ESTABLISHMENTS

area to understand the typical

topographic map rainfall patterns.
Consider seasonal variations in
LEGEND: rainfall to anticipate periods of
CIRCULATION 21m - 33m increased water flow.
30.87%
38m - 70m Flood Risk Assessment:
RESIDENTIALS
81m - 98m Conduct a flood risk assessment to
104m - 122m identify areas vulnerable to flooding
during heavy rainfall or storm
events.
The site’s topography,
Implement flood control measures,
according to the provided
such as levees, retention basins, or
topographic map, is relatively
low and flat in most areas
flood barriers, where necessary. 29.57%
Groundwater:
ranging from 38m to 70m BUSINESS
Understand the groundwater
above sea level. Whereas there
are also certain yellow areas conditions in the Neopolitan area, as
LEGEND: that rise above 81m to 98m, it can affect the stability of
Vehicle Flow
and the upper right corner of buildings and infrastructure. 3.91%
the site reaching a red area Consider the potential for SHOPPING
category with approximately groundwater contamination from
104m to 122m above sea level. urban activities.

Traffic congestion, narrow road

Proliferation of various
Availability of
Has active Barangay transport terminals and on-
buildable areas for There are limited job
Officials and Officers of street parking
development vacancies, and the
the Unity Barangay Limited buildable area
Private investors product is in high
Service Point Loading and unloading of
still consider the demand.
Provide a variety of passengers anywhere
area as a potential inadequate access to
activities and services to unemployment, low income, a
site for commerce higher authorities, and
the community small social network, and a lack
by putting up new uneven treatment of the
Strategic location and of opportunities.
developments in people.
prime commercial lots lack of community awareness, a
the area. inadequate fire-fighting
tardy response, and a lack of
and first-aid response.
supplemental and alternative ic