02,16,2024
Submitted by: Frederick Lynnard A. Talibo, BSARCH_3E
Submitted to: AR. Ferdinand Dumpa
Reflective Assessment on the Integration of Planning Principles into Urban and Community
Architecture.
Good day! I am Frederick Lynnard A. Talibo, you can call me Fred for short. I am a 3rd year boarding
student studying at University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines. I am from
Malaybalay city, Bukidnon. Currently residing at Lapas 2, Kolambog, lapasan, Cagayan de Oro,
Misamis Oriental.
Planning 1 discusses topics which are Site planning and Landscape Architecture.
Site planning defined as the art of arranging the external physical environment to support human
behavior. It lies along the boundaries of architecture, engineering, landscape architecture, and city
planning, and it is practiced by members of all these professions. It includes the arrangement of
buildings, roadways, utilities, landscape elements, topography, water features, and vegetation to
achieve the desired site.
Landscape architecture is the development and decorative planting of gardens, yards, grounds, parks,
and other that are planned green outdoor spaces. Landscape gardening is used to enhance nature
and to create a natural setting for buildings, towns, and cities.
In relation with the previous topics that we had tackled the during first semester. It has a great
connection with the new topics that we are going to discuss this second semester which is the
Fundamental of Urban and Community Architecture. In this new topic that we are going to discuss
this second semester it combines the practices of architecture, planning, and landscape architecture.
Urban design addresses the functional and the aesthetic qualities of the physical environment at a
range scale, from the individual streetscape, park, or block to the larger community, city, or region.
Site planning principles consists of:
Foster distinctive, attractive communities with a strong sense of place
Preserve open spaces, farmland, natural beauty, and critical environmental areas
Strengthen and direct development toward existing communities
Mix land uses
Foster compact building design
Create a range of housing opportunities and choices
Create walkable neighborhoods
Provide a variety of transportation choices
Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective
Encourage community and stakeholder collaboration in development decisions
The fundamental of urban design is reliant on the following:
Orientation
Access
Navigation
A sense of control afforded by optimized pedestrian mobility.
Their can be an analogous relationship between the built and natural environment.
Urban design guidelines are frequently used in smaller size urban development such as reseidential
villages, tourist zones, planned unit developments, historical districts, etc.
Some urban design guidelines include regulations on:
Building heights
Building bulk
Setbacks
Architectural character
Size of roads, sidewalks, etc.
Such guidelines that were mentioned are also present or part of the topic that are being discussed
during the first semester.
In planning 1 the site planning, site selection, and site programing are essential in enable to produce
a good design which promotes public health, safety, and welfare. Makes city work better, not just
look better. These topics can also be considered in fundamentals of urban and community
architecture.
Zoning regulations in land use planning can be used to separate business from farming or residential
areas, protect natural resources and wildlife, designate lot sizes or regulate the types of animals
owned by landowners.
In planning urban design defines the nature of buildings and spaces between them, and how the
design itself should be worked out: design processes and outcomes.
The transportation planning is the process of looking at the current state of transportation in the
region, designing for future transportation needs, and combining all of that with the elements of
budgets, goals, and policies.
Sustainable approach in planning is the process of which designing and managing cities that balance
social, economic, and environmental needs. Sustainable development aim in planning is to meet the
needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own
needs.
How will site planning and landscape architecture contribute positively to urban planning and
community architecture?
Both site planning and landscape architecture or design can contribute positively to the
environments by the materials and designs that are being used in the project. These designs can use
landscape elements or characters to attain the efficiency, functionality, and aesthetics of the site or
society. Both plannings can be described as a design solution to the design problems that we are
facing these present days. Using materials that are harmless in our environment is a big help in
planning to attain sustainable development.
Best example is the concepts and principles of green architecture in which it is a great contributor as
they applied in site planning and landscape design. Using materials such as green roofs and green
wall can be a great benefit to help society in environmental and economic issues because the
materials used in these elements are responsive to the climate, and the cost will be cheap.
One of the factors that a site planning is considering is social and cultural. Before building the site or
community structure, the site planners or architects always check, analyze the site’s neighborhood
about its culture. They always consider the cultural, psychological, behavioral, and sociological
aspects of the site’s surrounding neighborhood. The activities which patterns of the entire
community, density, population and ethnic patterns, employment of people, their income values, and
any factors that are related to the social and cultural aspect of community or society. These factors
must be considered in terms of site planning in a community.
One of the principles of site planning is that public spaces should contribute positively to designing a
high-quality environment for the social or people of all ages to enjoy. Site planning and landscape
design are for the people to enjoy the view in the space that is designed by the process of landscape
design. In this principle, design of streets, parks, squares, boulevard, and other places that people
move should ensure that is pleasing to the eyes, attractive, well used, well supervised, and easily
maintained by the people who will use it.
Site planning is the one that is necessary to the community and to every home, because it is the one
who will make the structures and its site a well-planned and better design in terms that it cannot be
easily destroyed or damaged.
In conclusion, site planning and landscape design are essential to the community and for us individual
because their aim is for us people as the user not just the building itself. The building is designed for
people and the community, and to be beneficial to the society or community in terms of economic,
social, and cultural factors.
Based on my Reflection I would propose Community Engagement and Social Equity. In which
Sustainable Architecture and Urban planning prioritize community engagement and social equity.
Inclusive public spaces, pedestrian friendly designs, and mixed-use developments create vibrant and
accessible neighborhoods. Affordable housing initiatives and sustainable transportation options, such
as bike lanes and public transit networks, promote social equity and reduce socioeconomic
disparities.
