French study: Manila needs more parks, promenades
Manila is one of the most beautiful cities in Asia-Pacific but it needs more parks and promenades, according to a study of French-based professors and students.
Professor Christiane Blancot of Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Paris La Villette presented the results of a one year-study covering Intramuros, Paco, Sta. Ana, Malate, and Navotas, which are located along Pasig River.
“In Intramuros, there’s a need to reconnect its east and west areas and shift its port from cargo terminal to passenger terminal,” said Blancot.
For Paco, their study proposed to build a corridor connecting Pasig River and Paco Cemetery. The study also suggested to create a promenade along the river banks of the river in Quiapo and transform the area occupied by warehouses in Sta. Ana into a park.
- Paco Park by Jacqueline Timola/ NPPA Images.
The study also recommended that a promenade by the sea be constructed in Malate and a network of stilts and passageway be built in the fishing village of Navotas.
When asked whether the said proposals would be submitted to the local government units involved, Blancot said that they are open with sharing them but they haven’t communicated with any officials yet.
Professor Christiane Blancot tackles the results of their one year-study of Manila's facade. Photo by Jacqueline Timola/NPPA Images.
“Now, it’s time for us to flesh out their findings and actualize it. But will the government be opened to such developments?,” said Dr. Butch Zialcita of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology of the Ateneo, who assisted the group in their study.
“This presentation showed that a plan can be done. We can plan. We need to enlighten the government and help in urban planning,” added Arch. Nathaniel Von Einsiedel, president of Heritage Conservation Society.
Einsiedel also shared the Heritage Conservation Society would be looking into revitalizing the heritage districts in Manila.
Photos by Jacqueline Timola/NPPA Images.
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