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4.06.06 Socio-Economic: Recreation Note: This is a first attempt to provide guidance in preparing the information product needed for the CLUP and is intended to be used hand-in-hand with Volumes 1 and 2. As more knowledge is gathered, the IP will be updated. Likewise, revisions may be required due to new or changing land-use policies. Furthermore, data will continuously be prepared by the custodians, which may require updates. For the latest update, please check HLURB Homepage: http://www.hlurb.gov.ph/ or contact HLURB, telephone +632 927 2698

Step 1: Provide a Background and Identify the Objectives of the GIS Analysis Areas for recreation follow a hierarchy of functions. At the city/ municipal level, the town square or plaza is at the top of the hierarchy. The town plaza should be a factor in establishing the image of the town. Central urban functions may be located around the town plaza. Lower order parks should be planned in conjunction with neighborhood and community centers. Lower-end open spaces include barangay parks, neighborhood parks, vest-pocket parks, and tot lots (childrens play areas). A system of functional open spaces is an important element of the CLUP. Functional open spaces are areas that are deliberately kept in their open character for their contribution toward maintaining the amenity value of the environment. If sufficiently vegetated, open spaces perform ecological services as carbon sink and contribute to rainwater infiltration and aquifer recharge. They also offer opportunities for free recreation for the local residents. At the same time they can serve as protection buffers around hazardous areas and installations. The objective of the GIS analysis is to find out which barangays require recreation areas or additional recreation areas.

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Step 2: Identify the indicators to Evaluate Objective Fulfillment Define Planning Standards for accessibility, service provision/consumer ratio, consumer/housed service, physical condition of features, etc. (refer to volume 2) Set of standards is found in Annex 2 (Page 14 of the Sports and Recreation) of Volume II Social Sector of HLURB Guidelines Sector Standards Minimum of 500 square merters per 1000 population per city and municipal park Minimum of 0.5 hectare per 1000 population for playfield/athletic field Source : Annex V of Volume V Land Use of HLURB Guidelines Step 3: Create the Database Attributes The following attribute tables may be used for this sector. The bold table is used for the example: SE34 Sports and Recreation Facilities by Type and Ownership and Condition SE35 Potential Recreation Facility The Custodian of sector data is the LGU. Spatial The feature type will be a point. The location will be determined through primary survey using a GPS. Use if possible one and same place for all the areas (service). Photo showing the spot for GPS reading (if needed) Basketball Courts Step 4: Analyze the data Refer to Volume 2 for further analysis. SYMBOL for the Recreation

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Step 5: Present the Data

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