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PARK N' RIDE Ermita, Manila Research

The Lawton Park and Ride in Ermita, Manila was originally intended to be a Park and Ride facility but has since been repurposed as a transportation terminal. It is located in a dense urban area near landmarks like Rizal Park and Intramuros. While it currently serves as an important transportation hub, there are opportunities to reestablish its original purpose and rebrand it as a more sustainable mixed-use development that better integrates with its surrounding green spaces and cultural sites through improvements to walkability, local transportation networks, and road access.

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PARK N' RIDE Ermita, Manila Research

The Lawton Park and Ride in Ermita, Manila was originally intended to be a Park and Ride facility but has since been repurposed as a transportation terminal. It is located in a dense urban area near landmarks like Rizal Park and Intramuros. While it currently serves as an important transportation hub, there are opportunities to reestablish its original purpose and rebrand it as a more sustainable mixed-use development that better integrates with its surrounding green spaces and cultural sites through improvements to walkability, local transportation networks, and road access.

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  • Project Problem: Identifies the challenges related to the Park N' Ride project and discusses adjacent locations like Metropolitan Theater.
  • Overview: Provides background information on Park N' Ride, including its current condition and historical significance.
  • SWOT Analysis: Analyzes strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats associated with the Park N' Ride project.
  • Site Findings: Describes the logistical and infrastructural findings at the proposed Park N' Ride site, highlighting potential benefits and drawbacks.
  • Opportunities and Threats: Discusses the strategic opportunities and threats for rebranding and remodeling the Park N' Ride.

PARK N’ RIDE, ERMITA REIMAGINED

Location: Quezon Blvd (Lawton), Ermita, Manila, 1002 Metro Manila

Overview
Possible Input:
● What is a Park N’ Ride
● Current condition of Park N’ Ride in Ermita
● Surrounding environment
● Any relevant historical or cultural factor

A Park N’ Ride is a transportation concept where people drive to a designated parking lot
near public transportation hubs, like train stations or bus stops, and then continue their journey
using public transit. This reduces traffic congestion and parking issues in busy areas while
encouraging the use of eco-friendly transportation options.

The Lawton Park and Ride in Ermita, Manila, originally intended as a Park and Ride
facility, has been repurposed into a transportation terminal by the City of Manila government.
After a period of abandonment and a change in management due to unpaid rent by its previous
tenant, it now operates as a terminal primarily catering to passengers traveling between Manila
and the southern parts of Metro Manila. It serves as a crucial interchange point for various
modes of public transportation, facilitating smooth transfers and movement within these areas.

The surrounding environment of Park N' Ride in Ermita, Manila, is a bustling urban area
with high population density and heavy traffic congestion. It is characterized by residential,
commercial, and institutional establishments. The site is near landmarks such as Rizal Park,
Intramuros, Arroceros forest Park, Mehan Garden Manila, The Metropolitan Theater Manila, and
Unibersidad de Manila. These landmarks contribute to the cultural and historical significance of
the area, attracting locals and tourists alike.

Project Problem

ADJACENT LOCATION
Metropolitan Theater
Arroceros Forest Park
● The Last Lung of Manila
● Location adjacent to the Pasig River
● Proximity to Light Rail Transit (LRT) Central Terminal Station
● Spanning 2.2 hectares
● Home to approximately 60 tree species and 10 bird species
● Agreement between Winners Foundation; once development under winners
foundation is finished the park will be turned over to the City of Manila
government covering all expenses in maintenance and all associated expenses
● In 2005, it was closed to the public to facilitate the construction of an
administration building for the City of Manila Schools Division, it currently
occupies a third of the original park’s land area.
Postal Office Headquarters
Pasig River Ferry
● The utilization of the Pasig River Ferry remains limited
● Cost-effectiveness
● Shorter travel duration
● The reluctance can be attributed to the prevalent issue of water pollution

SWOT ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS:
● Multimodal
● Surrounded by greenery
● Adjacent to historical buildings
● Walkability and Accessible by pedestrians

WEAKNESS:
● Heavy Traffic; might cause for people to not visit the area
● Noise pollution
● Crowded especially rush hours

OPPORTUNITIES:
● To rebrand the Park n’ Ride, into a sustainable mixed-use structure
● To re-establish its original purpose
● Terminal for PUJ and PUV
● Introduce information booths for commuters
THREATS:
● Flood prone
● Informal settlers and beggars are prevalent
● Public safety

SITE FINDINGS:
1. Multimodal Transport
● Light Rail Transit
● PUB/PUV/PUJ
● Ferry
2. Lack of Local Networks
● Not walkable
● No visible overpasses
● No bicycle lanes
3. Clustered Green Spaces
● Arroceros
● Mehan Garden
4. Major Road Blockages
● Unnecessary barriers
5. Adjacent to Historical Landmarks
● Postal Office

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