“Highest and Best Use” Urban Planning Concept

The concept of “Highest and Best Use” (HBU) is a fundamental principle in real estate appraisal and urban planning. It refers to the most profitable legal use of a property that is physically possible, appropriately supported, and financially feasible, and that results in the highest value of the property.

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Defining the Concept of Urban Morphology

Urban morphology refers to the study and analysis of the physical form, structure, layout, and organization of urban areas or settlements. It involves examining the spatial arrangement of buildings, streets, open spaces, and other elements that constitute the built environment in cities and towns. The discipline explores how cities evolve, considering factors such as historical development, social, economic, and cultural influences, as well as the impact of planning and design interventions.

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Road-Based Public Transport Reform 4

Here is the fourth and final part of the PUV Modernization plan as proposed by the Department of Transportation, and related agencies such as LTFRB and DILG. The office had recently taken the Session 2 Workshop of the LPTRP wherein the compositions of the plan document were discussed in detail. I might need to have a separate blog post for that.

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