Module 5.1 (Final)

Cluster Housing

A single Family attached dwelling containing three or more seperate living units grouped closely together to form relatavely compact structures.

Medieval Times

Cluster Housing, originating in ____, gained formal recognition in the 20th century to suburban sprawl.

Radburn, New Jersey

The concept of Cluster Housing was appilied in ___ in 1938, influenced by the english garden city movement.

Cluster Development

Involving grouping homes together, allowing for more open space for communal use, agriculture, or conservation.

Traditional Cluster Housing

refers to a residential development model where homes are grouped closely together on a smaller portion of land, leaving the remaining sace for shared community amenities, open spaces, and natural landscape.

Pocket Neighborhoods

Consists of small clusters of homes arranged around a shared countryard or pedestrian pathway.

Ecovillage

Are intentional communities designed to minimize environmental impact and promote sustainable living practices.

Co Housing Communities

Feature private dwelling clustered around shared facilities such as kitchens, dining areas, and recreational spaces.

Transit Oriented Development (TODS)

Are Mixed use developements located near public transportation

Agrihoods

Integrate agriculture into residential deevelopments, with homes clustered around working farms or community garden.

Senior Cohousing

Are designed specifically for adults, offering clustered housing with shared ameneties and services tailored to their needs.

Mixed Income Cluseter Housing

Incorporates a range of housing types and price points within a clustered layout. 

The National Building Code (PD1096)

This law sets forth the minimum requirements and standards for the design, construction, and occupancy of buildings and structures, including cluster housing developments.

The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance (CZO)

Local Government Units (LGU) in the Philippines are responsible for zoning land use within their jurisdictions through comprehensive zoning ordinance.

The Condominium Arct (RA 4726)

While Primarily focused on condominium act may also apply to certain aspects of cluster housing project, especially those involving shared facilities and common areas.

The Urban Development and Housing Act (RA 7279)

This law addresses the housing needs of low income families and provides mechanisms for the development of affordable housing projects, including socialized housing.

The Woods, Furong Singapore

with 750,000 sqm of commercial space and 250 ha industrial land o be develop. Cluster house development set amidst a quit low rise landed housing esttae. 

Reston, Virginia

The development will be done in two phases, with the first already under construction. Once finished reston Gateway is expected to be 4.8 million square foot mixed use community with high rise offices 2.010 residence, two hotels, shopes and restaurant. 

Lake Anne Plaza, Reston

The future development and revitilization in _____ will have an urban feel, combining various functions. Near the Metro Station, there will be a focus on high rise reesidential buildings featuring apartments and condominiums, along with retail spaces on the ground floor. 

Teneriffe, Singapore

The ___ is a cluster housing fevelopment with strata title situated on Laurel Wood Avenue near Sixth Avenue. It comprises 148 cluster houses with 4+1 bedroom and 5+1 bedroom units. These strata houses are characterized by spacious interior and recreational amenities.

Luzon- South Forbes

Is only township with the widest variety of upscale house and lot option set amidst generous greens and open spaces. It features residential houses that are ready for construction/ occupancy

Planned Unit Development (PUD)

A site which upon residential, commercial, industrial, or other land uses or any combination thereof maybe authorized in a flexible manner so as to achieve the goals of municipal comprehensive plan.

Housing Land Use Regulatory Board (HLURB)

A governemnt agency that were established to regulate land use planning, subdivision development, and housing projects.

Martial Law

The declaration of ____ brought about changes in Urban Planning and development policies, including the implementation of large scale infrastructure project and land development initiatives.

Maharlika Village

During the Martial Law, planned communities and housing projects, such as the _____ in Taguig and the btasan Hills Subdivision in Quezon City, were developed to adress housing needs and accommodate urban growth.

Planned Unit Developments in the Philippines

Increasingly incorporate principles of Mixed Income Housing, Environmental sustainability, and Community oriented design.

Mixed Use Development

Integrating residential, Commercial, and Recreational spaces, mixeduse development creates vibrant, walkable neighborhoods with diverse ameneties.

Encompassing multiple neighborhhods and ameneties on large scale properties, master planned communities offer a balanced mix of housing options and shared facilities within a thoughtfully designed framework.

Resort Style Developements

Emphasizing luxury ameneties and recreational facilities, resort style developments provide residents with a vacation like lifestyle in their own homes.

Gated Communities

Offering Enhanced security and privacy through restrictricted access, gated communites provide residents with a sense of exclusivity while offering a range of ameneties and services

Urban Infill Development

Revitilizing underutilized urban spaces, urban infill developments promote sustainable growth by maximizing lanf use efficiency and fostering vibrant, walkable neighborhoods.

Age Restricted or Active Adult communities

Catering specifically to older adults or retirees, age restricted communities offer maintenance fee living and tailored amenities to support an active and social lifestyle.

The local Governments code of 1991 (RA no. 7160)

This law decentralizes governance by empowring local government units (LGU’s) to enact ordinances, including zoning and land use regulations, which may affect planned unit developments within their jurisdictions. 

The presidential decree on Environmental Impact Statement (PD1151- A)

This decree requires developers of certain projects, including planned unit developments, to prepare and submit environmental impacts and propose mitigation measures.

The national Integrated protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act of 1992 (TA No. 7586)

This law establishes and protects the country’s netwrk of protected areas, including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and natural reserves, which may be adjavent to or within planned unit developmens.

The urban Developments and housing Act (Republic Act No. 7279)

This law addresses the housing needs of low income families and provides mechaniss for the development of affordable housing projects, including planned unit developments. It establishes policies for land acquisition, financing, and community development.

Jurong Lake District, Singapore

Aims to demonstatret a dedication to achieving a sustatinable equilibrium between economic support and enhancing the living environment for its residents. Additionally, it seeks to improve the living environment by utilizing the scenic greenery and waterfront access around lake.

Kenosha Harbor park

Is a 69 acre redevelopment site in downtown. This project will transform former industrial land into public gathering places, a promenade, visitor attractions, and residential neighborhood.

Nawali

Is a large scale mixed use development developed by Ayala Land. It features residential neighborhood, commercial centers, educational institute, recreational facilities, and green spaces.

Bonifacio Global City (BGC)

Situated in Taguig City, metro Manila, BGC, is a master planned business district business and residential community developed by Ayala Land and Evergreen Holding.

Eastwood City

Comprises residential condominium office buildings, retails malls, entertainment complexes, and recreational facilities. It is known for its integration of live work play components, with residential towers located adjacent to commercial and recreational amenities, creating a dynamic and self contained urban environment.