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The theme draws from the following major characteristics of HBA:<\/p>\n
– \u00a0The area is located at the city\u2019s northwestern boundaries, including in its territory a number of\u00a0major entry points.<\/p>\n
– \u00a0The area derives significant economic activity from being a distribution point for food.<\/p>\n
– \u00a0The area provides access to heritage sites that link citizens to the role of Quezon City in the\u00a0nation\u2019s history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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The theme breaks down into three key development strategies:<\/span><\/p>\n Build on the identity of Balintawak as a distribution point for agricultural produce and provide opportunities for more modern market operations to serve as anchor for higher land uses in the area.<\/span><\/p>\n Demonstrate approaches for the city to build up and maintain affordable housing stock towards having a more productive, secure and mobile working class population.<\/span><\/p>\n Provide opportunities for barangays to involve communities and the private sector in protecting and promoting heritage sites<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n The social development sector addresses the Gateway to Quality of Life Strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The location of HBA at the boundaries of the city, making it a natural location for intensified infrastructure development (resulting in displacement of communities) and in-migration, as well as the current characterization of a big portion of HBA as a Type III non-growth or transitional area with a big number of ISFs, point to Housing as the key sub-sector that needs intervention now and in the coming years. In addition, the amount of idle and under-utilized land presents opportunities for in-district rationalization of settlement and production areas through mixed-use development. These factors provide the rationale for the primary Quality of Life Strategy in 3.2.2.<\/p>\n To demonstrate city shelter policy, projects in the following program areas are recommended:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Public rental housing<\/p>\n – \u00a0Community-led new neighbourhood development<\/p>\n – \u00a0Land banking<\/p>\n The proposed demonstration projects in housing are:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Regularisation of informal settlement in the Vargas property on Visayas Avenue, into a\u00a0mid-rise mixed-use public rental development<\/p>\n – \u00a0Alternatibong Pabahay Project of ALMANOVA in Sauyo, a low-rise mixed-use\u00a0condominium development<\/p>\n – \u00a0Phased development of Pasong Tamo resettlement site for in-barangay and in-city\u00a0relocatees<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For all of the above proposed housing interventions, key considerations for project design are cost recovery and long-term ownership and control of affordable housing stock by the city, consistent with the strategies in the City Shelter Plan. Other recommended interventions for housing are:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Build stronger partnership between the LGU and Pag-IBIG Fund<\/p>\n – \u00a0Identify land for housing from lands acquired by the city through public auction<\/p>\n – \u00a0Improve access to right of way for communities bounded by private subdivisions<\/p>\n – \u00a0Improve social services (e.g. health center, day care, primary school) in regularised\u00a0settlements<\/p>\n Other interventions proposed are as follows:<\/p>\n – \u00a0For Apolonio Samson: Housing project for 4,000 families in Kaingin Bukid where the\u00a0owners are willing to sell the property<\/p>\n – \u00a0For Sangandaan: Community Mortgage Program for a) Sitio San Roque, b) Loans, c)Insurance, d) Llano Interior<\/p>\n – \u00a0For Pasong Tamo: Assistance to families to be affected by Visayas Avenue Extension\u00a0project<\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n For the other sub-sectors of social development, the priority interventions are presented in the following:<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n High Priority:\u00a0<\/strong>Health Centers in Balonbato, Unang Sigaw and New Era<\/span><\/p>\n Opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0Priority given by CHO to ensuring the quality and adding to the number of lying-in clinics<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other proposed interventions:<\/strong> Building of a district hospital and upgrading of existing barangay health centers.<\/span><\/p>\n Opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0Priority given by CHO to extension of Teen Health Quarters in T Sora HC in Talipapa (also identified as a priority by Talipapa) \/\u00a0<\/span>Priority given by CHO to community-based dengue prevention and control program (also identified as a priority by Baesa)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n High priority: (a)<\/strong>Public high schools in Apolonio Samson, Baesa, Balonbato, Pasong Tamo, Talipapa, Unang Sigaw \u00a0(b)<\/strong>Additional public elementary school classrooms in Sauyo, Pasong Tamo, Culiat, New Era, Tandang Sora (c)<\/strong>Additional public high school classrooms in Tandang Sora, Sauyo and New Era<\/p>\n Opportunities:<\/strong>\u00a0 (a)<\/strong>Excess number of public elementary school classrooms in Apolonio Samson, Unang Sigaw, Talipapa, Baesa, Balonbato, Sangandaan (b)<\/strong>Excess number of public high school classrooms in Sangandaan and Culiat<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n Other proposed interventions: (a)<\/strong>Establishment of an Alternative Learning System (b)<\/strong>Training center for out-of-school youth (c)<\/strong>Technical\/vocational center; Barangay TESDA center (d)<\/strong>Computer learning center (e)<\/strong>Sports facilities\/activities (identified by Tandang Sora, New Era, Talipapa, Baesa)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n High priority:<\/strong>\u00a0Day care center in New Era<\/p>\n Opportunities:\u00a0<\/strong>(a)<\/strong>Priority given by SSDD to additional day care centers in Talipapa and Sangandaan (b)<\/strong><\/span>Priority given by SSDD to programs for children and youth in difficult circumstances (also identified as a priority by A Samson) (c)<\/strong><\/span>Priority given by SSDD to women welfare program<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other proposed interventions:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>Upgrading\/renovation\/addition of day care centers<\/span><\/p>\n Opportunities:<\/strong> Priority given by SSDD to programs for the elderly (also identified as a priority by Balonbato), malnourished mothers, and persons with disabilities<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n High priority: (a)<\/strong>Police facilities in Baesa, Balonbato, Unang Sigaw (b)<\/strong>Construction of new Police Stn 3 building along Mindanao Avenue (c)<\/strong>CCTV cameras for crime prevention – Equipment for rescue and disaster response (d)<\/strong>Fire-fighting facilities\/equipment\/ personnel for Apolonio Samson, Balonbato, New Era, Pasong Tamo, Sangandaan, Sauyo, Tandang Sora, Unang Sigaw<\/p>\n Opportunities:<\/strong> Priority given by QCPD to establishment of police outposts at 1)<\/strong> Talipapa circle\/T Sora, 2)<\/strong> Quirino Hway Sangandaan, 3)<\/strong> Congressional Ave. cor. Visayas Ave., 4)<\/strong> Luzon Ave., 5)<\/strong> Congressional Ave.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Other proposed interventions:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Mobile patrol cars and hand-held radios<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The economic development sector addresses the Gateway to Growth Strategy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The economic activity in HBA is more than 90% tertiary sector, and less than 10% secondary sector (manufacturing). And more than half of the tertiary sector activity is in the Wholesale and Retail Trade sub-sector.<\/p>\n This context, along with the high priority given to development of public markets by several barangays, gives rise to the key intervention of creating a bigger Balintawak market complex with food distribution as a node, but also providing for other future economic activities.<\/p>\n The Historical Banlat Area through the Balintawak node is the North\u2019s gateway to the metropolis and the central commercial and residential districts. Provided with suitable and sufficient infrastructure, HBA can firm up its role as a key player in the efficient distribution of goods from the agricultural and industrial production areas of Northern and Central Luzon, especially with the growing importance of Clark and Subic as international transport and travel hubs.<\/p>\n The following core market activities are proposed for addition, upgrading and\/or modernization in the Balintawak complex: cold storage, abbatoir, receiving\/cleaning\/sorting\/packaging chambers, weighing, sanitation, disposal and waste treatment, parking for client and delivery vehicles, protective services, banking, restaurants, cooking schools, and catering.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Other potential uses proposed by various studies for the area are:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Light manufacturing such as food processing<\/p>\n – \u00a0Business process outsourcing (BPO) community (mid-rise BPO facilities, high-rise\u00a0affordable housing, youth-oriented entertainment and retail facilities, 3-4 star hotel, BPO training facilities<\/p>\n – Green transit oriented community \u2013 high-rise affordable housing serviced by electric jeepneys connecting directly to MRT station<\/p>\n Because of its scale and the challenges involved, this type of development will necessarily be multi-phase and involving the partnership of the public and private sectors.<\/p>\n Other proposed market development interventions are:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Development of a public market along Luzon Avenue<\/p>\n – \u00a0Elimination of illegal vendors<\/p>\n <\/p>\n For the other sub-sectors of economic development, the following interventions are proposed:<\/p>\n Tourism:<\/strong> Establish the Trail of the Katipunan to promote cultural heritage<\/p>\n Informal Sector:\u00a0<\/strong>Promote income generating activities<\/span><\/p>\n Finance, Insurance and Related Activities:\u00a0<\/strong>Expand micro-finance for livelihood activities<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The following areas are proposed for development into economic growth nodes:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Mindanao Avenue (Sauyo, Pasong Tamo, Tandang Sora, Talipapa areas)<\/p>\n – \u00a0Tandang Sora Avenue corner Quirino Highway<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n The environment and natural resources sector addresses the Gateway to Heritage Strategy.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The presence of heritage sites in HBA is recognized as having social and economic significance for the area. HBA is an important source of civic pride, being a big part of the history of the nation. The character of HBA as the site of several important events in Philippine history is agift to the area\u2019s constituents that should be shared with the city and the rest of themetropolitan area. Redevelopment of HBA along this theme could awaken interest and cooperation among broader sectors of the locality.<\/p>\n On the other hand, the priority given by the Parks Department to identifying and developing historical landmarks and open spaces, as well as formulating policies regarding management and maintenance of historical landmarks and open spaces, presents an opportunity for HBA\u2019simplementation of a program to promote local collaboration and ownership of initiatives to protect and promote heritage sites. These initiatives should be aligned with Goal 4 of the Local Tourism Development Plan.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Environmental Protection and Waste Management Department (EPWMD), as well as several barangays, focused on solid waste management (SWM) as a priority for the waste management sub-sector. The proposed interventions include:<\/p>\n – \u00a0Elimination of dumping-prone areas (tambakan)<\/p>\n – \u00a0Establishment of barangay SWM committees to sustain SWM projects and programs<\/p>\n – \u00a0Preparation and implementation of barangay solid waste management plans and\u00a0programs, including garbage segregation and establishment of Materials Recovery\u00a0Facilities (MRFs)<\/p>\n – \u00a0Standardization of schedules for garbage collection<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n For the sub-sectors of infrastructure development, the following interventions are proposed:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n High Priority:<\/strong>(a)<\/strong>Program to educate homeowners on the use of open spaces, including the role of the barangay and the city in their management\u00a0(b)<\/strong> Installation of radio system for inter-connectivity of communication within HBA.<\/p>\n Other Proposed Interventions:<\/strong>(a)<\/strong>Identification of open spaces in subdivisions for turn-over to the city government\u00a0(b)<\/strong>Development of open spaces in subdivisions, with the provision that these will be managed by the barangay\/city government.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n High priority:<\/strong><\/p>\n (a)<\/strong> Drainage improvement and road concreting of Tandang Sora Extension as an entry point from Caloocan and Valenzuela cities (also identified as a priority by the Engineering Department) Other Proposed Interventions<\/strong><\/p>\n – Road and drainage improvement: 1) Mendez St. in Baesa, 2) Janet Ext. in Tandang Sora, 3) Llano Interior and Tandang Sora Interior in Sangandaan, 4) Various areas, including Jojo St. in Baesa, 5) Balonbato, 6) Sauyo access road, 7) Howmart Road (identified as a priority by Engineeering Department), 8) Kaingin Road in Apolonio Samson, 9) Old Samson Extension, Parkway Village in Apolonio Samson, 10) Torres Subd., Villa Rebecca Subd. And Ramos Compound Carmet 3 in Tandang Sora<\/p>\n“Gateway to Growth”<\/h4>\n
“Gateway to Quality of Life”<\/h4>\n
“Gateway to Heritage”<\/h4>\n
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Social Development Sector<\/h4>\n
Social Development Sector:\u00a0Housing<\/h4>\n
Social Development Sector:\u00a0Housing (Health); Priorities and Opportunities<\/em><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n
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Social Development Sector:\u00a0Housing (Education, Culture, Recreation<\/span>); Priorities and Opportunities<\/em><\/h4>\n
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Social Development Sector:\u00a0Housing (Welfare<\/span>); Priorities and Opportunities<\/em><\/h4>\n
Social Development Sector:\u00a0Housing (Protected Services<\/span>); Priorities and Opportunities<\/em><\/h4>\n
Economic Development Sector<\/h4>\n
Wholesale and Retail Trade<\/h4>\n
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Environment and Natural Resources Sector<\/h4>\n
Parks, Wildlife and Other Reservations<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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\n(b)<\/strong> Widening of Tandang Sora Avenue (also identified as a priority by the Engineering Department)
\n(c)<\/strong> Widening of Banlat Road (also identified as a priority by the Engineering Department)
\n(d)<\/strong> Protective infrastructure along Dario Creek
\n(e)<\/strong> Protective infrastructure along Tullahan River
\n(f)<\/strong> Revocation\/rescission of SP-946 S-2000 on regulated use of subdivision roads; Ordinance requiring subdivisions to obtain approval of City Council prior to closure of subdivision roads; City Council to decide on cost of stickers
\n(g)<\/strong> Development of road right-of-way (RROW) for ISF communities bounded by private subdivisions<\/p>\n<\/div>\n