Integration key to sustainable development

open developments are the key to a sustainable future for Palafox told attendees at

- at Palafox Associates is to develop

were illustrated by what he called other cities in the Philippines in their -

Palafox said. “But that is not the way to

- of the city because “Employees are -

witnesses. You can have a shabu lab behind a wall – no witnesses. Take

considered models of sustainability - Example of one architect Felino Palafox’s “postcards from the future”: Manila’s Estero San Miguel, as it is in the present day, and as it could look if developed properly. outlined the basic features of sustainable cities for the next century.

- land area. Palafox’s basic concept is a

- tation. Elevated walkways and bikeways not only make it easier for people to move around – particularly if their entertainment are located nearby – but

developments should be reserved for to allow people to live near their workplaces. Palafox pointed out that is actually mandated in some places of his presentation.

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Artist’s impression of Iloilo Business Park, a project of Palafox Associates, showing the “stacked” model of residential spaces on upper levels, work and office space in the middle, and commercial areas at ground level.