Public Parks and Open Spaces - A
Planning and Development Guide (1)
Spanish Colonial Era-✔✔ Refers to the period when the Philippines was under Spanish
rule, characterized by the influence of Spanish culture, architecture, and governance.
Jardin Botanico-✔✔ A five-hectare garden in the Philippines during the Spanish era
used for testing plant propagation and also served as a park for the locals.
Rizal Park-✔✔ Formerly known as Bagumbayan, it was transformed into an open
space after being razed to the ground, now known as Rizal Park or Luneta, a significant
leisure and social gathering space in Manila.
Daniel Burnham-✔✔ An American architect and urban planner who designed plans for
Manila and Baguio during the American period, focusing on creating public open spaces
and park systems.
Burnham Plan-✔✔ A comprehensive urban plan for Manila and Baguio created by
Daniel Burnham, aiming to provide grand civic spaces, monuments, and breathing
spaces for the people.
Quezon Memorial Circle-✔✔ A park in Quezon City, originally part of the plans for the
new capital complex during the Commonwealth period, intended to be a significant
green space and leisure area.
Louis Croft-✔✔ A landscape architect and planner involved in post-World War II
planning in Manila, advocating for the preservation of historical districts and the creation
of central parks.
Third Republic-✔✔ Refers to the period in Philippine history following its independence
from the United States, characterized by efforts to rebuild the country and establish its
identity.
Independence Grandstand-✔✔ A notable construction during the Third Republic
period, built in front of the Rizal Monument to symbolize the country's independence.
Quirino Grandstand-✔✔ Formerly named the Independence Grandstand, it was
another significant construction during the Third Republic period.
, Philippine International Fair of 1953-✔✔ The first international world exposition held in
Asia, showcasing pavilions from foreign countries and Philippine provinces.
Batasang Pambansa-✔✔ The government complex planned during the Third Republic
period, located around what is now Batasan, which was one of the projects that came to
fruition.
Rizal Park-✔✔ A historical park in Manila that saw various developments and additions
over the years, including the Aluminum Spire and the National Library.
Fort Santiago-✔✔ A historical public space in Intramuros that underwent improvements
and became a significant site during the Third Republic period.
Paco Park-✔✔ A park that was renovated and became a popular venue for weddings
and live performances after being rediscovered post-war.
Quezon Memorial Circle-✔✔ A memorial park established during the Third Republic
period to honor President Quezon, with slow progress due to budgetary concerns.
Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife-✔✔ A park that emerged during the Third Republic
period, established on land left unused after the cancellation of the first planned Capitol
complex.
Rizal Park-✔✔ A premier park in the Philippines that has undergone changes over the
years, losing some amenities but still attracting large numbers of visitors.
National Parks Development Committee-✔✔ The organization managing Rizal Park
with the aim of setting an example for developing effective public parks.
Public Open Space-✔✔ Land designated for public recreation, leisure, or parklands,
including both passive and active open spaces.
Privately-Owned Public Open Space (POPOS)-✔✔ Publicly accessible open spaces
provided and maintained by private developers for community use.
Active Open Space-✔✔ Areas designated for sports activities like basketball courts,
stadiums, and sports complexes.
Passive Open Space-✔✔ Areas like parks, gardens, nature reserves, and public
squares for passive recreation and unstructured physical activities.
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