`Urban Planning`

Manila LGU Accelerates Relocation of Families Under Osmeña Highway

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The Manila local government has announced steps to expedite the relocation of families currently living beneath Osmeña Highway. This initiative aims to address housing and safety concerns for informal settlers in the area. This relocation effort directly affects the living conditions and safety of Manila residents, particularly those in informal settlements. It represents a significant urban planning action that could reshape communities and improve public safety along a major thoroughfare. The relocation targets families residing beneath Osmeña Highway in Manila. Specific timelines, relocation sites, and assistance packages have not been fully detailed in the announcement, so affected residents should monitor official LGU communications for updates.

Repurpose EDSA-Ortigas Hole into Underground Detention Tank and Park

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A Reddit user has proposed converting the long-abandoned EDSA-Ortigas excavation site into an underground stormwater detention tank with a park on top. The proposal is currently being discussed on the r/Philippines subreddit. This proposal matters to Metro Manila residents because it offers a creative solution to chronic flooding and reclaims a decades-old eyesore. If adopted, it could improve drainage along EDSA and provide much-needed green space in a dense urban area. The proposal suggests using the hole as a detention tank to serve as EDSA’s main drainage, with a park at ground level. No official plans or cost estimates have been announced; it remains a community-driven idea. Residents can join the discussion on Reddit to share their views.

Reddit Discussion Criticizes Pedestrian Design at Don Antonio Commonwealth

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A Reddit user posted before-and-after photos criticizing the pedestrian-unfriendly design at Don Antonio/Shopwise along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, questioning why the more space-efficient LRT-2 and MRT-7 station designs were not adopted. The discussion highlights ongoing walkability concerns in the area as MRT-7 construction progresses. This matters to QC residents because Commonwealth Avenue is a major daily commute corridor, and pedestrian infrastructure directly affects safety and convenience for thousands of commuters, students, and residents. The comparison to LRT-2/MRT-7 designs raises valid questions about urban planning consistency across transit projects. The discussion centers on the Don Antonio/Shopwise intersection along Commonwealth Avenue, near the future MRT-7 Don Antonio Station. No specific event date or registration is involved — this is an ongoing community conversation on Reddit (r/QuezonCity) about urban design and walkability.

Mayor Belmonte Leads Subdivision Homeowners Association Forum

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Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte led a Subdivision Homeowners Association Forum organized by the City Planning and Development Department (CPDD) at the Great Eastern Hotel. This forum directly impacts urban planning and the quality of services in residential subdivisions, which affects the daily lives of many QC homeowners. The event was held at the Great Eastern Hotel and was organized by the City Planning and Development Department; specific admission or registration details were not provided in the announcement.