INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND 2
Public spaces, such as parks and playgrounds, are often misunderstood as
“Urban public spaces are essential to preserving the social
places solely for play and enjoyment. However, they are vital to the
cohesion, productivity, and general quality of life of cities and development and improvement of cities. Public areas can draw in more
urban communities. They enhance the livability and general businesses and generate employment opportunities while also improving
the city's aesthetic appeal and attraction to tourists. Like unique places,
well-being of urban areas by fostering physical fitness, social public spaces can improve and support the growth of a city. In the same way
interaction, leisure, and cultural activities. A green area for that transportation, water, shelter, and sanitation are frequently seen as
fundamental resources by governments and communities, public spaces
these uses is what the "Castilla Cultural & Recreational Civic
should be seen as essential assets.
Center: A Green Urban Public Space" proposal seeks to
There are Certain countries, like Singapore and the United States, give public
provide, acting as a hub for social gatherings and a fresh urban areas extra attention. Those countries go above and beyond to meet
starting point for neighborhood improvement” the needs and improve the lives of their citizens, and they are among the
best examples to follow, particularly for urban areas like the municipality of
Castilla, which strive for progressive economic development.
BACKGROUND 1 BACKGROUND 3
There are various categories of urban public space, including parks, As we talk about public urban spaces, In the Philippines, cultural centers
squares, plazas, waterfront areas, and civic spaces. Despite their serve as public urban spaces that promote and celebrate art, culture, and
distinct classifications, those areas had one thing in common: they entertainment. These centers are designed to provide a platform for various
offered a space that was open to the public, space where inclusive forms of artistic expression and engage the community in cultural activities.
They often feature theaters, galleries, exhibition spaces, and performance
for community’s socialization. In light of this, the following are the
venues where people can enjoy concerts, plays, dance performances, art
effects on the community of the presence and absence of urban
exhibits, and more.
public spaces in urban areas. Urban public spaces have three
benefits: first, they enhance the quality of life for local residents; Since the 1980s, the urbanization center in Cumadcad municipality of
second, they help integrate the value of environmental sustainability Castilla has not had any parks or leisure areas, despite the abundance of
into the community; and third, they can showcase the growth of the open spaces. The LGU of Castilla prioritized the social sector until ex-mayor
Joan Lorenzano introduced tourism and institutional and civic centers.
community's economic vitality. However, urban areas lacking in
Despite the proposal of parks and open spaces in the AIP, poor planning and
public space demonstrate a slowdown in the growth of the
implementation have hindered their achievement. The proposed Castilla
community's economic sector, weaken social cohesion and individual
Cultural and Recreation Center could help the community achieve
security, and may have an impact on environmental contamination. progressive economic growth by providing a green urban public space given
the possible positive impact of it in the community of castilla.
BACKGROUND 4 STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM 1
The project proposal can be supported by the Local Government The lack of venue/ area for socialization and community activities in
Code of 1991 or the Republic Act No. 7160, Section 17, which refers the municipality of castilla initially led to the idea of proposing this
to "Basic Services and Facilities." In the Philippines, local project. Instead of proposing a simple space like park or waterfront,
government units are responsible for making sure that their we the researchers consider the future development of the castilla
respective communities have access to basic services and facilities, and expand the project that will meet the needs of community in
such as municipal buildings, cultural centers, public parks, terms of venue for activities, recreational and sports event and
cultural promotion.
playgrounds, and sports facilities. equipment and facilities, as well
as other comparable municipal facilities. This are the question that we stablish to achieve the best outcome for
the project;
RRL AND CS 1
The Project in chelny russia entitled Azatlyk, Central Square of
Naberezhnye if one of the closest project in or proposed project.
Similar to the CCRCC, the central square in Russia consider the
proximity to municipal building as connection to the project. It also
promotes the essence of Social architecture as it designs to meet the
needs and classifications of end users during design process. It also
promotes environmental awareness and sustainable approach like
proposed castilla cultural and recreational center.
FINDINGS 1 FINDINGS 2
1. Upon visiting to the office of MPDO, we find that even 3. Refer to PPT
castilla is one of fast developing municipality of Sorsogon,
4. The researchers find that the most efficient and functional
the community of castilla deficient in different facilities
design solution for the proposed Castilla Cultural and
especially public spaces and facilities like park, cultural
Recreational Civic Center: A Green Urban Public Spaces is the
facilities and recreational facilities. adaptation of social architecture. Contemporary Vernacular
2. The researchers find that The facilities and amenities of the Architecture is integrated to achieve an eco-friendly design to
proposed Castilla Cultural and Recreational Civic Center: A attain sustainability in design.
Green Urban Public Spaces Are Cultural Center, Recreation
Center, Park/Outdoor Spaces and Activity Area, Concession
Building, Hostels, Maintenance Building, and Guard House.
JUSTIFICATION 1 RRL AND CS 3
We are partnered by MPDO of castilla for this proposed project since The Project in chelny russia entitled Azatlyk, Central Square of
it is favorable in both part. Naberezhnye if one of the closest project in or proposed project.
Similar to the CCRCC, the central square in Russia consider the
The MPDO identify the LGU castilla as a need for large space,
proximity to municipal building as connection to the project. It also
facilities like park or recreational center for social gathering and
promotes the essence of Social architecture as it designs to meet the
venues for community activities and events. In light of this, the LGU
needs and classifications of end users during design process. It also
castilla have allocated budget for parks and public spaces like the
promotes environmental awareness and sustainable approach like
proposed project based on the AIP of LGU castilla.
proposed castilla cultural and recreational center.
