SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL

CONSIDERATIONS IN SITE PLANNING

PRESENTED BY: GROUP 1
 Group 1
Princess Anne Adona Alger Licaña

John Arvin Avelino Carmi Mandreza

Charles Ivann Boleche Princess Divine Morastil

Shanne Collera Dave Zhred Olino

Akemi De Leon Charilou Quimada

Shaira Gecera Quency Sophia Yu

 INTRODUCTION
Social and psychological considerations are crucial in site
planning because they influence how people use and experience
a space. By taking these factors into account, you can create a
site that fosters a sense of community, well-being, and safety
for the people who will inhabit it.
 What are Social and Psychological
Considerations?
Social Considerations Psychological
Considerations

In site planning, social factors are Site planning takes psychological

how a space's layout affects how factors into account, concentrating
people interact with one another and on how a space's layout affects how
the feeling of community as a whole. people feel and act in it.
 TOPIC OVERVIEW
1 Site Values and Social Impact 5 Activity/ Community Linkages

2 Behavior Settings 6 Local Government Ordinances

3 User Requirements 7 Land Use & Zoning

Cultural & Historical 8 Specific Laws Covering Site

4
Significance Planning
 1
Site Values and Social
Impact
 SITE VALUES
the unimproved value of land, which means it excludes
capital improvements such as buildings
 SOCIAL IMPACTS
the consequences to human populations of any public or
private actions that alter the ways in which people live,
work, play, relate one another organize to meet their
needs, and generally cope as members of the society
SOCIAL IMPACTS
Migration of Population and Resettlement
Utilization of Land and Local Resources
Existing Infrastructures
Cultural Heritage
Local Conflict of Interests
Communicable Diseases
Behavior Settings
 Behavior Setting

The interaction between human behavior and the

nonhuman environment is a two-way process. On
the one hand, the environment has a definite
impact on the individual, and our response may be
adapt to the imposed conditions. On the other
hand, we are continually manipulating of choosing
our physical surroundings in any attempt to make
a life physically and psychologically more
comfortable.
IN DESIGN WE ARE CONCERNED WITH THREE
CATEGORIES OF HUMAN FACTORS:
PHYSICAL, PHYSIOLOGICAL, AND
PSYCHOLOGICAL
 PHYSICAL FACTORS

These involve the tangible, measurable aspects of a site

that affect how people interact with it. This includes the
layout, accessibility, safety, and ergonomics of the space.
Physical factors aim to make sure that spaces are
comfortable and easy to use for a diverse range of people.
PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS

These factors relate to the body's responses to the

environment, covering aspects such as lighting, noise,
climate, and air quality. Physiological considerations
ensure that environments don't adversely affect the health
and well-being of users. For instance, ensuring sufficient
natural light and ventilation to enhance comfort and
maintain good health.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

These involve the emotional and cognitive impacts of an

environment on its users. Psychological factors include
aspects like privacy, security, aesthetics, and the sense of
community. The goal is to create spaces that promote
mental well-being and satisfaction.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

The basic human inner condition may be classified into five generalized
groupings of motivational forces and psychological needs: (1) social, (2)
stabilizing, (3) individual, (4) self-expression, and (5) enrichment.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

SOCIAL INTERACTION NEEDS

These refer to the human requirement for interaction and
belonging. This might involve designing spaces that
encourage socialization and community building, such as
communal areas, public squares, or spaces designed for
gatherings and events. The goal is to foster a sense of
community and connection among users.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

STABILIZING NEEDS
These are about the desire for security, safety, and
predictability. In planning sites, this means creating
environments that are safe and secure, where users can feel
a sense of predictability and order. This can involve
everything from ensuring physical safety through well-
thought-out emergency exits and security features to
designing navigable and well-signposted layouts that help
people orient themselves easily.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
These focus on the need for personal space and
independence. Site planning can accommodate this by
providing areas where individuals can retreat and have
privacy. This could be in the form of private seating areas,
smaller, more secluded spaces in public parks, or even quiet
zones in libraries or offices.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

SELF-EXPRESSION NEEDS
This category involves the desire to express one's identity
and creativity. In site planning, accommodating these needs
might include creating spaces that allow for artistic
expression or cultural displays, such as community art
projects, exhibition spaces, or design elements that reflect
local heritage and individuality.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS

ENRICHMENT NEEDS
These pertain to the desire for personal growth, learning,
and aesthetic pleasure. Sites can be planned with these
needs in mind by incorporating educational and cultural
facilities, such as museums, libraries, and educational
workshops, as well as by designing aesthetically pleasing
and inspiring environments that stimulate intellectual and
sensory experiences.
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User
Requirements
User Requirements
Landscape design should enhance the quality of the
user’s experience. It’s important to remember that
landscape design is primarily for the benefit of people.
High-traffic urban locations typically require more
hardscape materials and areas for social interaction.
Plazas, college campuses, retail centers, and transit
stations need to accommodate both pedestrian and
vehicle traffic. Contrastingly, parks, decorative
courtyards, and country clubs benefit from more
natural greenspaces.
User Requirements

PROXIMITY TO NEARBY BUILDINGS

Proximity also falls into user requirements as it

requires the site to have different access into
different building types to satisfy the needs of
the user.
User Requirements
ANTHROPOMETRICS

The study of human body measurement for

use of anthropological classification and
comparison.

The Anthropometric of a person is also a

consideration , especially for the physically
disabled people.
User Requirements
"If a user is unable to access certain areas, these
spaces become irrelevant and wasted, Universal
design is the principle of designing for all users,
regardless of age or ability. Landscape design is
intended to enhance the quality of the user's
experience outdoors. This would include patio
and pathway circulation, ground-cover
transitions, and lighting to ensure safety for all
ages."

- D'Artois
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Cultural and
Historical
Significance
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

“A city can grow in wealth and population,

but its unique heritage, both built and
cultural, is what sets it apart from other
urban centers and adds to its quality of life.”
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

CULTURAL MAPPING

Cultural mapping evolves the

identification and recording
of an area’s indigenous
cultural resources for the
purpose of a social, economic
and cultural development.
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

CULTURAL MAPPING

The identified values of place and

culture can provide the
foundations for cultural tourism
and planning and eco-tourism
strategies, thematic architectural
planning and cultural industries
development
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

EXISTING LAND USE

The pattern of existing land use must be

designated in relation to the site.
Community facilities both public and semi-
public, residential, commercial, industrial,
and recreational are inventoried to denote
overall trends in development that may
have bearing on uses of land adjacent to and
including the site under sky.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

EXISTING BUILDINGS

If a project is to be expanded, buildings on the site

must be shown graphically and their uses and
facilities must also be studied.

Existing buildings will strongly influence the

physical layout of the new site plan and will help to
establish the grading and drainage patterns on the
site.
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

SOCIO ECONOMIC FACTORS

broad range of effects on community

facilities and services. Sometimes new
facilities displace homes, businesses, or
other community activities.

For example, a new highway may cut

through an area severing its cohesion by
creating visual or physical barriers and
affecting business and property values.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

HISTORY
When planning a big project like a campus, it's
important to think about its history. We should ask,
"Will the past affect what we do next?" We need to
look into the history of the place and show it
visually, like in charts or maps.

This helps us see if old buildings or special things

need to be kept when we're making changes. For
example, we might find that certain buildings should
be saved when we're redoing a campus, or we might
need to check if there are any artifacts that need
protecting.
CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

In analyzing a site’s cultural and DEMOGRAPHICS

historical background, it is also
important to identify and classify the
people who reside around the
neighborhood or within the vicinity. It is
important to consider the following
factors:

- Population density, age, and ethnicity

-Household size, income, and
composition
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

Three demographics processes:

DEMOGRAPHICS
FERTILITY - This is about how many babies are
born. It depends on things like birth control, culture,
money, and government rules.

MORTALITY - This is about how many people are

dying. It depends on things like healthcare, food,
where you live, and diseases.

MIGRATION - This is when people move from one

place to another. They might move because of jobs,
safety, family, or just wanting a change. It can
change how many people are in different places and
what those places are like.
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

focuses on preserving the country's

NATIONAL
cultural heritage by promoting the
CULTURAL conservation and protection of historic
HERITAGE ACT sites and artifacts. It aims to ensure that
0F 2009 the past harmonizes with modern
society while safeguarding heritage
(RA 10066)
resources for the benefit of present and
future generations.
 CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE

This act also mandates that any

NATIONAL
government or non-government
CULTURAL infrastructure project or architectural
HERITAGE ACT site development shall include
0F 2009 anthropological, archaeological,
historical and heritage site conservation
(RA 10066)
concerns in their Environmental
Impact Assessment System.
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Activity/ Community
Linkages
 Existing
This refers to the

Community
people and
neighborhoods that
already exist around the
planned development.

who live in the same area

and share common
interests or Future
characteristics. This refers to the
sense of community
that the new
development itself
aims to create for its
future residents.
 It is all about designing
developments that prioritize
the needs and well-being of

Community Oriented the surrounding

community. It goes beyond
just creating buildings and
Site Planning focuses on fostering a sense
of place, belonging, and
connection.
 When a development integrates with the
Sense of
surrounding community, residents feel a sense of
Belonging ownership and connection to their surroundings.

By incorporating public spaces and fostering

Social Interaction pedestrian activity, people are naturally drawn
together, encouraging social interaction and
and Well-being
reducing isolation.

Sustainability and Community-oriented designs often prioritize

Community Activity walkability, bike lanes, and mixed-use spaces.

Decision Making By involving the community in the planning process,

developers gain valuable insights into local needs
Information and preferences.
 Three Types :
Community
Linkages
These connections, like pedestrian paths

Physical or plazas, encourage residents of the new

development to interact with the existing
community, and vice versa.

Engaging with residents during planning

and offering amenities like community
how a specific development
Social
centers fosters a sense of shared
project (like a new housing ownership and strengthens the social
fabric of the larger community.
complex or park) interacts and
builds positive relationships
with the existing communities
around it. Supporting local businesses within the

Economic development or creating jobs during

construction benefits the economic well-
being of the entire community.
 The Bentway ( Toronto, Canada)
The Bentway revitalizes a
formerly underused space and
connects previously isolated
neighborhoods. Programming
like fitness classes and
concerts encourages
community engagement and
fosters a vibrant public space.
Principles/ Strategies for
Community Linkages
Physical:
Walkable and Bikeable Design

Shared Green Spaces

Public Transit Access

Social:
Community Engagement

Public Amenities

Programming and Events

 Balancing Existing Character with
the New Development

Possible Challenges Convincing Local Residents

and Considerations
Maintenance and Long Term Vision
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Local Government
Ordinances
 DHSUD
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SETTLEMENTS and
URBAN DEVELOPMENT

- It was created on February 14, 2019 by virtue

of Republic Act 11201.

- It is the primary national government entity

responsible for the management of housing,
human settlement and urban development.
 POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Policy Development, Coordination,

Monitoring and Evaluation

Formulate a national housing and urban

development policies, strategies and standards
that are consistent with the Philippine
Development Plan to promote social and
economic welfare.
 DHSUD
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Environmental, Land Use and Urban

Planning and Development

Develop and maintain a shelter and urban

development management, standards and
monitoring information system
 DHSUD
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Housing and Real Estate Development

Regulation

Develop mechanisms and implement

programs
Manage and oversee the development of
proclaimed socialized and economic
housing sites
 DHSUD
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS

Homeowners Association and

Community-Development

Register, regulate and supervise the home

owner associations (HOAs) in subdivision
projects and government housing projects
Provide technical assistance
Promote and encourage partnerships between
the government and private sectors
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72

PROVIDING FOR THE PREPARATION AND

IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE
PLANS OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS PURSUANT TO THE
LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE OF 1991 AND OTHER
PERTINENT LAWS
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72
CLUP'S enacted through zoning ordinances should be the basis for
future use of land resources

Empowers DHSUD to review, evaluate, approve or disapprove land

use plans

Authorizes DHSUD to prescribe the standards and guidelines

governing the preparation of land use plans
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 72
Monitors the implementation of such plans and mediates the dispute
among LGUs over their land use plans or zoning programs

Reaffirms the above powers and functions of the DHSUD

 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 54

PRESCRIBING THE GUIDELINES GOVERNING SECTION 20 OF

RA 7160 OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CODE OF 1991 AUTHORIZING CITIES AND MUNICIPALITIES
TO RECLASSIFY AGRICULTURAL LANDS INTO
NONAGRICULTURAL USES
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 54
Cities and municipalities may reclassify agricultural lands into non-
agricultural uses within their respective jurisdictions and under
certain limitations and conditions

Should continue to prepare CLUP's enacted from zoning ordinances

Mandates Department of Agragarian Reform (DAR) to approve or

disapprove conversion, restructuring or readjustment
 MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 54
Vested in DAR to approve or disapprove conversion of agricultural
lands for residential, commercial, industrial and other land uses

DAR issues rules and regulations governing the conversion or

reclassification of agricultural lands
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 124

ESTABLISHING PRIORITIES AND PROCEDURES IN

EVALUATING AREAS PROPOSED FOR LAND CONVERSION IN
REGIONAL AGRI-INDUSTRIAL CENTERS/REGIONAL
INDUSTRIAL CENTERS, TOURISM DEVELOPMENT AREAS
AND SITES FOR SOCIALIZED HOUSING
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 124
Empowers DAR to approve or disapprove land conversion

Empowers cities and municipalities to reclassify agricultural lands into

non-agricultural uses and formulate their CLUP's

Mandates various LGUs to identify sites for socialized housing and their
integration into CLUPs and Zoning Ordinances to their respective cities
or municipalities
 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 124
Provides that all irrigated and economically irrigable lands covered by
irrigation projects with firm funding commitments shall be non-negotiable
for conversion

Mandates both National and Provincial Land Use Committee for land use
and physical planning

Promotes the judicious use of land and other physical resources based on
the principle of sustainable development
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Land Use & Zoning

 Land Use Zoning
the actual activities the legal and
and purposes for regulatory
which land is used framework that
governs land use by
dividing it into
different zones
 Land Use
refers to the function of land, particularly what
its used for.
it i a process of organizing the use of lan to meet
occupants needs while respecting the
capabilities of the land
 ensuring optimal utilization
of land
Importance of land use integrates considerations
and zoning in site such as access to amenities,

planning transportation needs, and

environmental protection.
 Residential

Commercial
Types of Land Use
Industrial

Agricultural
 Recreational

Transportation
Types of Land Use
Institutional

Mixed-Use
Principles of Land Use
 should be harmonious and compatible
Compatibility
with adjacent uses
of Land Uses
focuses on managing the intensity and
Land use intensity density of land use to ensure efficient
and density use of land resources and infrastructure

Ensuring adequate access and circulation

within and between different land uses is
Access and essential for promoting connectivity,
circulation mobility, and efficient transportation
systems
Proper planning and provision of
infrastructure and utilities are
Infrastructure fundamental to supporting land use
and utilities activities and promoting sustainable
development
Zoning
the process of planning for land use by a
locality to allocate certain kinds of
structures

Zoning regulations typically divide a

municipality (suc as a city) into residential,
commercial, agricultural and industrial
zones
A.Purpose and objectives of zoning
used to prevent new
to segregate uses development for
that are thought to interfering the
be incompatible existing residents
or business
 ·To sustain land quality
·Appropriate cropping
pattern
·Environmentally
Zoning balanced
·Scientifically
Parameters sustainable
·Economically viable
Socially acceptable
 Components of
Zoning Regulations
Zoning ordinances and codes are regulatory tools
used by local governments to govern land use and
development within their jurisdictions.
 Zoning Density Zoning
Districts Density of
population in the
Areas of land
residential areas is
designated for specific
controlled by means
types of land use of suitable rules and
regulations
 Standards Parking and Access
Dimension Requirements
parameters such as Determine the
minimum lot size, number of parking
setbacks from property spaces required
lines, building height for various land
limits, and maximum uses
building coverage.
Types of Zoning
Residential Zoning
designates areas for
residential purposes,
such as single-family
homes, apartments,
and townhouses
Types of Zoning
Commercial Zoning
designates areas for
businesses and
commercial
activities, such as
retail stores, offices,
restaurants, and
hotels
Types of Zoning
Industrial Zoning
designates areas for
industrial and
manufacturing
activities, such as
factories,
warehouses, and
distribution centers
Types of Zoning
Agricultural Zoning
designates areas for
farming and
agricultural
activities.
City Land Use Plan (Leyte) Residential Zone
Comercial Zone
Institutional Zone
Industrial Zone
Prks and Play Ground &
other Recreational Space
Agricultural Zone
Rorest Zone
Water Bodies
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Specific Laws covering

Site Planning
 An act regulating the
practice of Environmental
Planning, repealing for the
Republic Act No. purpose presidential decree
numbered one thousand
10587: Environmental three hundred and eight,
entitled "Law regulating the

Planning Act of 2013 Environmental Planning

profession in the
Philippines", and for other
purposes.
Republic Act No. 9053: An act regulating the
practice of Landscape
Philippine Landscape Architecture in the
Philippines, appropriating
Atchitecture Act of funds therefor and for other
purposes.

2000
 An act to enhance the

BP. 344: Accessibility mobility of disabled persons

by requiring certain
buildings, institutions,
Law establishments, and public
utilities to install facilities
and other devices.
 An act providing for the
protection and conservation

RA 10066: NATIONAL of the national cultural

heritage, strengthening the
national commission for
CULTURAL HERITAGE culture and the arts (NCCA)
and its affiliated cultural

OF 2009 agencies, and for other

purposes
 The National
Building Code
PD1096 of the
Philippines
 PD 957: The
Regulating the sale of
Subdivision and subdivision lots and
condominiums, providing

Condominium Buyers’ penalties for violations

thereof

Protective Decree
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