CHAPTER V – SITE PROFILE AND ANALYSIS 5.1. Criteria for site selection The following criteria are formulated by the researcher as given by the ff: 5.1.1. IOC Guild on Sport, Environment and Sustainable Committee, 2001 5.1.2. Philippine Sport Commission 5.1.3. Muaythai Association of the Philippines (MAP) - Interview on Mr. Romulo Doratan (Trainor) 5.1.4. Philippine Karatedo Federation (PKF) - Interview on Ms. Joy Victorino (Trainee) International Philippine Muaythai Philippine Olympic Sports Association Karatedo Criteria Committee (IOC) Commision of the Federation (PSC) Philippines (PKF) (MAP) According to based on Ms. Joy interview on Victorino Mr Romulo (PKF trainee) Doratan (Instructor) -Areas that are -Choose solid It is better to The training protected or of ground in order locate in center must special ecological, to ensure within or cater a large no. historical, or stability and a nearby of participants. cultural value secure base for sports As much as should be avoided installations centers. possible the such as mobile training center Site -Sites where the cafeterias, toilet must situated ground water is or changing within Metro close to the surface rooms Manila adjacent or near to drinking to the possible water sources -Trees should user. should be avoided not have to be cut down; if it is necessary to do so, an Sports stadiums and Adjacent to Must be Must be located other structures existingequivalent Land located in a in a highly devoted to sport use.number should highly commercialized have a wide variety be planted commercializ area. of functions, from elsewhere or ed area small club houses to after the event prestigious Olympic stadiums, as well as swimmingFor public pools. access, The Be accessible to Locate to the Must be located Zoning primarycreate function gravel of or people with existing nearby high Accessibilitythesegeotextile facilities paths is to on disabilities, both sports center ways for client’s provideuncleared maximum ground; competitors and for easy easy access. comfort and safety spectators access. Must Also accessible for people practicing, be for physically competing in or accessible challenge watching sport. for disabled. person. These goals are fully Choose ground Provide a compatible with which soaks up sustainable Must have Adjacent to respect for the water quickly when number of water an adequate existing power environment and it rains; if supply points. power and lines, water, sustainable necessary, set up a portable toilets water sewage, development Ultilities temporary drainage and bins for the supplies. telephones -Offersystem a sustainable -Donumber not of lines. response to local contaminatepeople the needs in terms of environmentattending the sports facilities event Sustainable -Do not waste Developme resources or tap into -Display nt resources that re everywhere, needed to meet the clearly and basic needs of the legibly, the rules local population to be respected and the With respect to Theapplicable site must At least flat Relatively flat environment natural besanctions. relatively flatMake area to have for good training Topography components. to regularcater majority a exercise. of loudspeakerthe sports comfortable event.announcements training to the same activity. The design, building prestigiouseffect It is better to Must satisfy the materials and building accommodat needs of the maintenance of the constructed for e all the training center structure should a particular necessary by providing ensure its long-term event but whose facilities large area for Facilities usability long-term within the both indoor and potential is training area. outdoor difficult to Provide a activities. realize and large area of Provide a race whose a training track/ oval for maintenance grounds and jogging needs are often place for exercise. disproportionate outdoor to the financial activities. mean of the local communities responsible To be the factors considered for selecting the suitable site for Mixed Martial Arts Training complex. Operational Considerations: HAZARD - nearby industries that produces smoke which may destruct the activities within the complex must be avoided. NOISE - Public areas like public markets, industries that produces noise is highly unnecessary to avoid to avoid destruction upon meditation. WATER SUPPLY - sites where the ground water is close to the surface or near to drinking water sources should be avoided. Social Considerations: AREA WHERE MMA TRAINING COMPLEX HAS TO SERVE - the whole vicinity of Metro Manila. GROUND ACCESS - nearby main roads and sufficient availability of public transportation for commuting participants. - serve people with disabilities, competitors and spectators. LAND USE - Should be located in its designated infrastructure zoning and must be compatible to adjacent land uses. Cost Considerations: LAND VALUES - in order to save money on buying land areas consideration on sufficient land be given to accommodate future expansions. SERVICES - The site must be adjacent to adequate services and utilities such as power and water supplies, sewerage, drainage and telephone line. REVENUE - The site must determine the potential for a possible revenue earner, the property should be located on a highly commercialized area. 5.2. Site selection and Justification The proposed site comprises of 14,443 sqm. and located in Brgy. Sta. Cruz, District I, Quezon City. Based on the above criteria, the following attributes of a proposed Mixed Martial Arts Training Complex had been successfully met. Qualities Criteria Proposed Site Size The property is Structures devoted to Blk. No. W-40-A-1, approximately 14,443 sqm. sport have a wide variety situated Quezon Avenue of functions from small cor. East Avenue, Brgy. club houses to a prestige Sta. Cruz, District I, Olympic Stadiums. The Quezon City primary function of these facilities is to provide Location maximum comfort for The site was located within people practicing, Metro Manila competing in, or watching sport. Must be located within the vicinity of Metro Manila Accessibilty The property was situated Adjacent to main road for at Quezon Avenue cor. easy access. Roosevelt Ave. Land use The land use of the site is Zoning must be (C-2) Major Commercial compatible to adjacent Zone. Adjacent to existing land uses. commercial structures. Utilities The site is adjacent to Must adjacent to adequate existing power and water services and utilities supplies, sewerage, drainage system and telephone lines. Adjacencies Some portion of the site Free from air and noise was adjacent to pollution. subdivision, which has potential to be use for meditation area. Parking spaces The area is large enough to Install a parking area to accommodate parking accommodate parking for spaces and reserve for the users, this might be future developments. also use for a possible event venue. 5.3. Site Description 5.3.1. Macro Site Description Brief History of Quezon City Quezon City was created on October 12, 1939 by virtue of Commonwealth Act 502. It became the capital of the Philippines with the enactment of Republic Act No. 333 on July 17, 1948 and became part of Metro Manila in 1975 with the creation of Metropolitan Commission by virtue of PD 824. On July 24, 1976, then President Ferdinand E. Marcos issued PD 940 conferring back the role of the nation’s capital to the city of Manila. (Quezon City Planning Office, COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF QUEZON CITY, February 2003) Physical structure Area and Location The area of Quezon City is 16,122.12 hectares, about ¼ of Metro Manila and 5 times larger than Manila. It is bounded on the north by Caloocan City and San Jose del Monte, on the south by Pasig, Mandaluyong and San Juan, on the west by Manila, Caloocan, Valenzuela, and on the east by Rodriguez, San Mateo and Marikina. (Quezon City Planning Office, COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM OF QUEZON CITY, February 2003) Brief History of Brgy. Sta. Cruz The creation of Brgy. Sta. Cruz started way back 1947 when the Punong Barangay was called as a Tenyente Del Barrio. This Barangay was called Brgy. Sta. Cruz because in the early parts of 1050’s the resident’s of this community always celebrates their usual tradition called Santa Cruzan and up to the time when signatures were taken from the residents to petition that this community be created into a Barangay, which is now called Brgy. Sta. Cruz. During the time were Brgy. Sta. Cruz was created, the statistical summary before as follows : total population was 4000, the number of households then was 400, the number of voters was 1500 and there are 12 precincts. (Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Barangay Profile) 5.3.2. Micro Site Analysis 5.3.2.1. LOCATION MAP The site located at Brgy. Sta. Cruz, Distrct I, Quezon City. 5.3.2.2. VICINITY MAP The site is situated at Quezon Avenue cor. Roosevelt Ave. It is also situated nearby the Mariabolo Creek, and few kilometers from San Juan River. 5.3.2.3. SEISMIC CLIMATE 5.3.2.4. LOT PLAN O S E V S E S T. L T G E N E R A L L I M ST. A V Area 14,443sqm. E N U N U E E V E N A E Z O Q U Technical Description Point Length (m) Angle 1-2 51.02m S 32d19’0.00” E 2-3 52.02m S 57d35’0.00” W 3-4 104.7m S 57d35’0.00” W 4-5 10m S 64d46’0.00’’ W 5-6 10m S 79d8’0.00’’ W 6-7 10m N 86d30’0.00’’ W 7-8 10m N 72 d8’0.00” W 8-9 10m N 57d46’0.00” W 9-10 10m N 43d24’0.00” W 10-11 25.63m N 32d35’0.00” W 11-12 17.07m N 29d25’0.00” W 12-13 9.70m N 23d25’0.00” W 13-14 2.04m N 11d39’0.00” W 14-15 2.04m N 11d53’0.00” E 15-16 2.04m N 35d25’0.00” E 16-17 2.04m N 58d56’0.00” E 17-18 193.56m N 71d42’0.00” E 18-19 1.43m S 28d29’0.00” E 5.3.2.4.1.