Physical Configuration as Outcomes of Socio-economic housing

an overview of the spatial policy on asian and european countries

Physical Configuration

Refers to the spatial arrangement, form, and physical characteristics of where and how people live, shaped by geography, economy, culture, and planning policies

more than 7000 islands

Islands in the Philippines

1851 km

PH length from North to South

1. Scattered and uneven distribution of the settlements across the country

2. Different environmental conditions (coastal areas, mountains, plains, and urban centers)

3. Different local conditions adapting by physical housing forms (climate, terrain, hazards

Result of more than 7,000 islands and 1,851 km length of the PH

11

Number of Largest islands in the Philippines

1. Luzon

2. Mindanao

3. Mindoro

4. Samar

5. Leyte

6. Cebu

6 included islands in the 11 largest islands of the PH

96% of the country’s surface area

Percentage that the largest islands take up in the country’s surface area

1990

It was this year that about half of the population was living in urban areas

eradication of poverty

One of the most pressing tasks the country faces

Three quarters of the poor

Amount (in quarters) of the poor that live in rural areas

93%

Percentage in the population’s religion

Christian

The predominant religion of the country, taking 93% of the population

ARMM (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Region in the PH that suffers underdevelopment

LGU

These government bodies in provinces, cities, municipalities, and barangays play a key role in shaping the physical configuration of housing and human settlements

1. land use

2. development

3. housing

The 3 given managing autonomy and responsibility to the LGUS

1. Provinces and highly urbanized cities

2. Cities (component cities) and municipalities

3. Barangay

Government Administrative System in the Philippines

Government Administrative System in the PH

Barangay

Smallest Administrative units

Independent cities

other term for the Highly Urbanized Cities

Highly Urbanized Cities

HUCs

1. At least Php 100 million annual income for the last 2 consecutive years

2. 150,000 Population or contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers

Requirements for becoming a city

RA 9009

Guiding PH law on the requirements to become a city

Department of Finance

Certifies the locally generated income for the last two consecutive years, under the requirements of being a city

Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)

Certifies the population of an area, under the requirements of being a city

100 square kilometers, with the contiguity not being a requisite for areas that are on two or more islands

Contiguous territory required for the requirements of being a city

Land Management Bureau

Certifies the contiguous territory of 100 square kilometers, with the contiguity not being a requisite for areas that are on two or more islands

1. At least PHP 2.5 million annual income

2. 25,000 Population or contiguous territory of 50 square kilometers

Requirements for becoming a municipality

Region

A division created out in order to bunch multiple provinces together for nominal administrative purposes

1. Spatial Planning

2. Socio economic development planning

2 plans entailed in the planning systems as it relate to land policies from the national to the regional levels

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

Refers to the framework used to organize and manage the physical use of land and space

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

Connects economic, social, and environmental goals with how land is developed

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

Largely a public sector function to influence the future spatial distribution of activities

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

Aims to create rational territorial organization of land use

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

to improve the impact of the other sector policies on land use

Spatial Planning System in the Philippines

promoting sustainable development and improving quality of life

National Framework for Physical Planning

National Physical Plans

Medium Term Philippine Development Plan

National Socio-economic plans

Regional Physical Framework Plan

Regional Physical Plans

Regional Development Plan

Regional Socio-economic plans

Provincial Development and Physical Framework Plan

Provincial Physical and Socio-economic Plans

Comprehensive Land Use Plan

City/Municipal Physical Plans

Comprehensive Development Plan

City/Municipal Socio-economic Plans

NEDA

Organization that administers MTPDP

NEDA

Organization that administers National Framework for Physical Planning

MMDA

Organization that administers Physical Framework Plan for Metropolitan Manila

Metropolitan Manila Development Authority

MMDA

Medium-Term Philippine Development Plan

MTPDP

National Economic and Development Authority

NEDA

MTPDP

National program that outlines policies the president wishes to institute during his term

MTPDP

National program for major policy initiatives, socioeconomic strategies, and major national program

NEDA

This coordinates with related agencies in formulating plans and drafts for the national development plans

Regional Development Council

RDC

1. NCR

2. ARMM

3. CAR

Regions under the RDC

RDC

Decides how plans should be implemented in regional and municipality levels

Industrial Cluster Strategy

set by PDP 2011-2016 to promote creation of industrial clusters reflecting industrial activity and infrastructural character of respective domestic area which will contribute to the creation of regional wealth through export

Trickle-down

an economic thought that expresses vitalization of economic activities of large enterprises and wealthy class will make a stream of wealth pouring down onto low-income class that will finally bring benefits to the whole nation

Behavioral aspect of housing and human settlements in the PH

Refers to how people’s values, culture, attitudes, lifestyles, and social behaviors influence the way they choose, use, and organize their living spaces and communities

1. psychological perspectives

2. cultural backgrounds

Where our behavior is often linked and influenced, same with how we perceive and interact with our environment

1. Size and height of space

2. Color

3. Temperature

4. Noise

4 Psychological Perspectives under environmental stimuli

1. Solitude

2. Intimacy

3. Reserve

4 Psychological Perspectives under privacy

Cultural Aspect

The influence that changed us to what we are today

1. Traditional Filipino Houses

2. Traditional Elements

3. House Features

4. Transition to Modern Amenities

5. Verandahs and House Aesthetics

6. Cleanliness and Housekeeping

7. Floor Maintenance

7 terms under cultural aspect

Psychological perspective of housing and human settlements

focuses on how living environments affect people’s emotions, behavior, mental well-being, and sense of identity and security.