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Makati Central Business District (MCBD) Pedestrianization and Traffic Segregation Projects MAKATI COMMERCIAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION, INC (MACEA) AYALA LAND, INC (ALI) MAKATI CITY

Salvador C. Tan, Arch, AICP, EnP Urban Planner, ALI 06 September 2005

Roles • MACEA – association of lot owners in the MCBD; main financier and implementing body • ALI – planning and design lead; part financier of projects • Makati City LGU – political support and promotion of projects to attract investors to Makati City

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Issues at Outset • Competition from other emerging business districts • Public perception of poor urban environment • No alternative to increasing traffic congestion • Need for projects to complement redevelopment efforts in the MCBD

Planning Process • • • • • • •

Approach problems differently Create alternative views and ideas Choose solution with most benefits Master plan Design and implement starter project Expand and refine projects Promote and extend network

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Overall Goals • Improve traffic conditions • Provide an alternative to driving • Create a distinct image for MCBD

Pedestrianization Components 1. Pedestrian Underpasses 2. Elevated Walkways 3. Covered Walks

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Walkway Network

Pedestrian Underpass Elevated Walkway Covered Walk

Ayala-Legazpi Underpass

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Legazpi Pedestrian Mall

Elevated Walkway

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Ayala-Paseo Underpass

Ayala-Rufino Underpass

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Paseo-Sedeño Underpass

Ayala-Salcedo Underpass

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Legazpi Village Covered Walk

Ayala Triangle Covered Walk

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Ayala Av Covered Walk

Salcedo Village Covered Walk

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Traffic Segregation Components 1. Mid-Block Transit Stops and Pedestrian Crossings 2. Sidewalk Fencing and Landscaping 3. Public Utility Vehicle Loading and Unloading Zones

Traffic Segregation Projects

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12-Hour Traffic Variation Total (1997-2005) 35,000

12-hour vehicles count

30,000

25,000

20,000

15,000

Off-Peak Period 10,000

17% and 5% lower than AM and PM Peak traffic, respectively 1997

5,000

2005 0 7-8am

8-9

9-10

10-11

11-12

12-1pm

1-2

2-3

3-4

4-5

5-6

6-7

Future Pedestrian Underpasses and Covered Walks

Ongoing 2006

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Success Indicators • Used by more than 200,000 people every weekday • Increased walking distance from 450 meters to 700 meters • Less traffic congestion at street intersections • Created distinct image for the MCBD

Public Perception • Better personal safety • Provides shelter from rain and sun • Convenient route for errands, shopping and going to public transport terminal and MRT3 station • Good alternative to driving or commuting within MCBD

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Lessons Learned • Pedestrians will walk more and longer with a better environment • A good pedestrian environment offsets dense urban conditions • A good pedestrian environment is good for business • Improve and expand the pedestrian network continually

Thank you for this Opportunity Makati Commercial Estates Association, Inc. Ayala Land, Inc. Makati City

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