Urban Constructions

An Urban Planning Proposal for Central Hyllie

A program whose long term goal is to establish a structural framework to further develop Hyllie Center was proposed. The plan was also proposed in preparation for the construction of an arena and shopping center which will be located in the north-west. The arena to be constructed will have a 15,000 seat capacity and there will be an amusement complex within. The shopping center will be having an area of approximately 50,000 square km. which will be open for leasing. There is going to be a rectangular square above the City Tunnel Station in which the station will be structured centrally.

August 10th, 2010 Posted by Allan | News, Related Topic | no comments

Philippines among Top Housing Evictees

By: CocoAppleStore

The Philippines under the Arroyo government continues to commit numerous human rights violations like forced evictions of squatters and the destruction of their houses. This was the statement released by the Center on Housing Rights and Evictions based in Geneva, Switzerland and is an independent human rights organization that advocates equal housing rights for the poor and the prevention of forced evictions, whether sanctioned by the government or private groups.

COHRE, together with the Urban Poor Associates and a group of international housing experts from Cambodia, Indonesia, Australia and South Africa paid a visit to residents at the Southville relocation site in Cabuyao, Laguna last Holy Week as well as the families along the canals and railroad tracks in Manila. But the government quickly rebuffed the statement but COHRE remains unfazed and is standing by its findings that reveal that more than 29,000 families have already been forced out from their homes in Metro Manila and the province of Bulacan since 2005 due to the North Rail-South Rail Linkage Project. Another 914 families living under the waterways have also been forced out by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) since February with an additional 500 families facing eviction in the next round.

June 10th, 2010 Posted by Allan | News | no comments

Japan assists China with its Ecological Dilemma

By: CocoAppleStore
In the past few years, Chinese companies have worked tremendously to achieve the country’s goal of having a robust economic development. China’s foreign assistance has come in the form of new technologies that are pertinent in sustaining the high levels of production. But it is my observation that what China really needs is to build an environment-friendly society. Despite the economic disparity between China’s urban and rural areas, ordinary citizens are becoming more conscious about the environmental problems they face. The most crucial element in combating the environmental problem is to raise the awareness of both the companies and citizens. Japan, who was successful with their battle against environmental problems should help China come up with policies that provides greater emphasis in developing environmental training and educational programs customized to raise public awareness on environmental issues.

November 17th, 2009 Posted by Allan | News | no comments

Beijing development causing environmental problems

By: CocoAppleStore

China is facing a serious environmental problem. Fast paced construction of Olympic related buildings coupled with its economic productivity proved to be very environmentally costly to China. Examples like waste water flushed out from chemical and paper manufacturing industries is polluting and poisoning rivers and lakes all over the country. Mishaps at chemical plants often hit news headlines. Their steel and cement production is probably the world’s largest and also contributes smog and CO2 emissions to its highest levels. The air pollution in Beijing, which is brought by the combined and widespread use of cars and factory emissions, prevents Beijing residents from enjoying clear sunlight. The spread of acid rain and the pollution of oceans beyond China’s borders is clearly becoming a global problem. Presently, The Chinese government has started reviewing its economy-oriented rules and has taken steps for the construction of a more environment-friendly society.

October 15th, 2009 Posted by Allan | News | no comments

More Abandoned Neighborhoods Pose Risks to Public

More and more neighborhoods are becoming extinct,victims of the current housing market crash. People who face eviction simply opt to abandon their homes way before the sheriff gets there to kick them out leaving unpaid bills and unhealthy homes that are often ransacked by vandals and stripped of their contents. Everything goes, the fixtures, wires, and even the pipes used in the plumbing, they are all stolen, stripped ungraciously form their place to be sold as scrap in what is fast becoming the worst economic conditions since the great depression.

January 30th, 2009 Posted by Allan | General, Guide, News, Related Topic | no comments

Urban Green

People are hearing more of the word, “Green Development” and it is fast becoming the norm of the development industry. Greening the city is the best way to compensate for the shortcomings of past philosophies in development which took it’s toll on the urban environment.
Flash flooding with rainwater that overcame drainage systems, soil erosion and other disasters that would otherwise be non-existent should the environment and land have been considered when the land was being developed. Today, we have porous concrete for parking lots that allows rain water to seep into the soil underneath reducing wash out. Better water treatment and sewage systems and much more green technologies being built into cites as they are remade, ready for the next generation.