REDEVELOPMENT

OF SAN JACINTO
PUBLIC PLAZA:
OPTIMIZING GREEN SPACES AND PARKING
SOLUTIONS TO ENHANCE URBAN QUALITY OF
LIFE
INTRODUCTION
A public plaza, which is synonymous to a public
space, is a community space that serves a
variety of users. Most specially the locals which
resides near the area. This includes building
tenants, athletes, commuters, and guests. This
type of space may function as a community
gathering area, pedestrian site arrival points,
setting for recreation and relaxation, as well as
parking space for vehicles.
BACKGROUND OF THE
STUDY
San Jacinto Public Plaza is situated at the
center of San Jacinto Municipality. It is a
common place for people who gather,
socialize, organize big and small events, as
well as accommodating sports event and
transport hub for the daily commuters.
STATEMENT OF THE
PROBLEM
Today, due to increased establishments,
problems in parking spaces emerged
in this municipality. San Jacinto was a
small town that lacks green parks, space
for street food vendors, playground and
open spaces, the only dedicated
space for the local to congregate and
gather is the San Jacinto Public Plaza.
PROBLEM 1: UNORGANIZED VEHICLES
Public Plaza now has
been mainly used for
as Terminal and
Parking Space to
suffice that lack of
Open Area in the
municipality of San
Jacinto.
PROBLEM 2: STALLS AND STREET
VENDORS

Vendors does not

have an ample space
to accommodate the
users during 3:00 -
6:00 pm whereas
areas are mostly
occupied by vehicles.
 LACK OF MRF AND SOLID
PROBLEM 3: WASTE DISPOSAL FACILITY

Trucks come here during

Mondays and Fridays
after collecting garbage
from the communities
and our municipality
does not have a
designated parking
space for garbage trucks
 GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
If this study were to apply ,
OBJECTIVES:
the result might be:
Examine the existing traffic flow and how
the public transportation inside the Plaza Private and transport
can affect the overall traffic in vehicles will be more
Municipality. organized
Strategize a good location for
Transportation and Vendors, that will not Dedicated area for street
contribute to vehicular and pedestrian vendors
traffic within the Municipality.
Gather and analyze data through survey Additional Green Spaces
questionnaires to the common folks and playground
who often use San Jacinto Public Plaza.
 SCOPE AND LIMITATION
The scope of this study is to investigate and propose an
optimized redevelopment strategy for the San Jacinto Public
Plaza, emphasizing the maximization of green spaces and
parking lots. The study will examine into existing literature to
establish a theoretical foundation for the optimized
redevelopment of public plazas, with a focus on
understanding the correlation between such strategies and
increased accessibility and community wellbeing.
Additionally, this study limits its coverage to the target
population only. This includes the common folks, athletes,
local government units, tricycle drivers, students, commuters,
guests, stakeholders and visitors.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Title: Evaluating Urban Green Public Spaces: The Case Study
of Krasnodar
Region Cities, Russia
Author: Nina Danilina, Ksenia Tsurenkova and Vladislav
Berkovich

Abstract:
The article is dedicated to the issue of providing cities sustainability
through creating a basic element of the urban green infrastructure—a
public green network—by incorporating and linking a variety of already
existing urban environmental components, both spatial and linear, such
as natural areas, squares, parks, streets, boulevards, embankments and
others.
 REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
One of the goal of their study is to identify Green City Areas and City
Public Space and how they combine the two areas into one.
A simple diagram in the Figure 1 illustrates their relationship: The
overlap of two circles represents the topic of our research.
REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
Title: Istorya sa Plasa: The Ilonggo Plaza as a Communication
Context
Author: Jude Vincent E.

Abstract:
The study explored the urban public plaza as context in the Ilonggo
communicative experience. In the same way that previous studies
considered the city as a communication context, the plaza, being a
significant feature in urban cities, can also be considered as context.
Within the physical boundaries of the plaza, people can interact,
socialize, and form meaningful conversations. Conducted in Molo Plaza
and Plaza Libertad, the study utilizes Vikas Mehta’s (2014) five
dimensions of public spaces in describing the plaza as context. The five
dimensions include inclusiveness, pleasurability, safety,
comfort, and presence of meaningful activities.
 METHODOLOGY

The research will employ a quantitative

approach, integrating quantitative method
to achieve a comprehensive understanding
of the redevelopment of the San Jacinto
Public Park. The methodology will consist
ofa systematic literature review, surveys,
case studies, and expert consultations.
 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS

The research gathered data from 100

respondents that is concerned with data
presentation of the findings
obtained through the study. This includes
the respondent demographics and a series
of questionnaires.
GENDER OF
RESPONDENTS

48%
Majority of the
respondents are
identified as Male
followed by Female
with a percentage of
34% while Others is
18%
AGE OF
RESPONDENTS

32%
Majority of the respondents
are aged between 12-17
years old with a percentage
of 32% followed by aged
between 18-29 years old
with a percentage of 25%.
These respondents are
commonly identified as
high school students
QUESTIONNAIRE
RESULT
 USER’S
SATISFACTION
The data shows that only
10.6% of the target population
are “Very Satisfied”
45% NEUTRAL

with amenities in public plaza

10.6%
while 45% stay on the Neutral VERY
or Satisfactory Level, and 11% SATISFIED

11%
of the target population are
NOT AT ALL
Not at all Satisfied with the
SATISFIED
present condition of the San
Jacinto Public Plaza.
USER’S
AGREEMENT
38%
The data shows that 38.2%
IN
of the target population
FAVOR
Agree on the
redevelopment and further
improvements of San
Jacinto Public Plaza. While
1.6% - 2.8% of the target
population are not in favor
ROUGHLY
3% NOT IN
FAVOR
of redevelopment.
USER’S
UNDERSTANDING
The data shows that 96.2%

96%
of the target population
responded Yes in
assessing the needs and
their prior knowledge in
the redevelopment of San
Jacinto
Public Plaza
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY OF THE DATA :
GENDER – Most of the respondents are MALE
AGE – Most of the respondents are age of 12 – 17
years old
USER’S SATISFACTION – Most of the respondents are
in Neutral in terms of Satisfaction
USER’S AGREEMENT – Most of the respondents are in
favor of the Redevelopment.
USER’S UNDERSTANDING - Most of the respondents ,
understands the goal of this research.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
SUMMARY:
The study confirmed that the users of the San Jacinto
Public Plaza do not perceive it to meet the standards
of a quality public space. This indicates a need for
further redevelopment and improvement to better
meet the needs and expectations of the community.
The findings suggest that there is a disconnect
between the current state of the plaza and what the
users envision as an ideal public space.
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:

Prioritize community engagement and input

throughout the planning and design process.
Create a multifunctional and inclusive public
space
Prioritize sustainable and resilient design
principles in the redevelopment of the plaza
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
RECOMMENDATIONS:

By taking these recommendations into account, the

redevelopment and improvement of the San
Jacinto Public Plaza can be guided by a
community-centered, inclusive, and sustainable
approach that aligns with the desires and
expectations of its users, leading to a more
successful transformation of the space.
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