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Green Buildings and Open Spaces: Paulo Alcazaren

Submitted by manager on Fri, 09/17/2021 - 02:01

FROM GREY TO GREEN

The World Health Organization recommends a minimum provision for nine square meters of public park and open space (PPOS) for every city resident.  Unfortunately, for a person living in Metro Manila, reports say they only have one square meter of PPOS.

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Published on August 25, 2021

FROM GREY TO GREEN

The World Health Organization recommends a minimum provision for nine square meters of public park and open space (PPOS) for every city resident.  Unfortunately, for a person living in Metro Manila, reports say they only have one square meter of PPOS.

According to Architect Paulo Alcazaren, this really seems a daunting task. Besides very few parks and open spaces, which have been built in the past 60 years, cities in the Philippines also need to allocate land area for three: (1) affordable public housing (with a backlog of 5-6 million housing units nationwide), (2) hospitals (very important now, more than ever), and (3) mobility infrastructure.

Paulo presented how public spaces can be clawed back from the already cramped spaces of the city through smaller scale initiatives.

This ‘grey to green’ transformation may be in the form of a few square meters of piazzas and esplanades, a couple of kilometers of sidewalks and riverbanks, repurposed rooftops of existing buildings, pocket parks and patios, and revitalized city plazas. Another approach is to consider not just space but also time. For example, could school grounds be opened for the enjoyment of local residents, when there are no classes.

As with many complex urban challenges, there really is no single solution, but rather a matrix of fixes must be employed, aimed at delivering a range of benefits, taken together will amount to a substantial improvement.

 

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Manila and Butuan hailed as two of Top 50 champion cities for Bloomberg’s Mayors Challenge

Submitted by manager on Tue, 06/15/2021 - 16:11

Liveable Cities Challenge Philippines congratulates the City of Manila and Butuan City for making it to the top 50 cities that will advance to the Championship phase of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2021 Mayors Challenge.  Manila and Butuan were among the eight cities in Asia-Pacific which made it to the global 50 and the only two cities in Southeast Asia.

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Published on June 15, 2021

Liveable Cities Challenge Philippines congratulates the City of Manila and Butuan City for making it to the top 50 cities that will advance to the Championship phase of the Bloomberg Philanthropies’ 2021 Mayors Challenge.  Manila and Butuan were among the eight cities in Asia-Pacific which made it to the global 50 and the only two cities in Southeast Asia.

Other Asia-Pacific cities in the top 50 included Auckland (New Zealand), Daegu (South Korea), Pune (India), Rourkela (India), Taipei (Taiwan), and Wellington (New Zealand).

Out of 631 applications received by Bloomberg Philanthropies worldwide, a total of 52 Philipppine cities and municipalities submitted their entries last March to the competition. With the competition entering its second phase, Manila and Butuan will be granted the opportunity to enhance their proposals to compete for the final round of 15 winners. The top 15 will be granted awards of US$1 million each plus free consultancy services to implement their projects and make them a reality.

Ever since the competition launched, Liveable Cities Challenge Philippines, in partnership with the League of Cities of the Philippines, promoted the 2021 Mayors Challenge to Philippine cities nationwide through a series of virtual workshops. In partnership with Globe, we organized a virtual briefing with Bloomberg experts, Michael Odermatt and Eamon Nolan, and a Mentors’ Workshop with local multidisciplinary experts. Aside from the coaches that Bloomberg has provided, we were able to assemble our own pool of mentors who volunteered to guide and help cities develop the best possible applications for submission to the competition.

For its part, Globe has provided its own group of mentors to guide the LGUs in crafting their proposals. The company also supported LCC’s programs by hosting the local launch and other mentorship activities.

This year, Bloomberg Philanthropies challenged city leaders from all over the world to pitch their boldest and most transformative ideas developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Cities with more than 100,000 residents were encouraged to submit their applications based on four (4) challenge themes: Health and Wellbeing, Climate and Environment, Economic recovery and Inclusive Growth, and Good governance and equality. The top 50 finalists of the competition will be coached by global experts and will be provided dedicated funding to test and refine their proposals from June - October 2021. After the Championship phase, 15 grand prize winners of the Mayors Challenge will be awarded $1 million each with additional technical support to implement and spread their breakthrough ideas.      

We would like to acknowledge the efforts of all 52 Philippine LGUs that submitted their entries for the Mayors Challenge. Indeed, this initiative has inspired and pushed leaders to develop more innovative and creative solutions to address their city’s most pressing challenges.

 

 

Read: https://bloombergcities.jhu.edu/news/2021-mayors-challenge-announcing-50...

Update: Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Mayors Challenge

Submitted by manager on Thu, 06/10/2021 - 17:50

A few months ago, Liveable Cities Challenge organized the submission of entries of Philippine cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Mayors Challenge. Cities were required to submit tightly-written applications covering any or all four themes in the competition: Health and Wellbeing, Climate and Environment, Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth, and Good Governance and Equality.

From all entries worldwide, 50 cities will be chosen for further review before a final list of 15 finalists will be selected by a jury of experts. The top 15 will each receive US$1 million and technical assistance and consultancy services to implement their proposal.

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Published on June 10, 2021

 

A few months ago, Liveable Cities Challenge organized the submission of entries of Philippine cities in the Bloomberg Philanthropies 2021 Mayors Challenge. Cities were required to submit tightly-written applications covering any or all four themes in the competition: Health and Wellbeing, Climate and Environment, Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth, and Good Governance and Equality.

From all entries worldwide, 50 cities will be chosen for further review before a final list of 15 finalists will be selected by a jury of experts. The top 15 will each receive US$1 million and technical assistance and consultancy services to implement their proposal.

Over 850 cities submitted applications from all over the world, including 52 from the Philippines. We wish to acknowledge the Philippine cities and wish them the best of luck as we await the announcement this June of the 50 cities which will be subject to further review.

The 52 Philippine cities are the following: Antipolo, Bacolod, Bago (Negros Occ), Baguio, Balanga (Bataan), Batangas, Bayambang (Pangasinan), Bayawan (Negros Or), Baybay (Leyte), Butuan, Cagayan De Oro, Calapan (Or Mindoro), Cauayan (Isabela), Cebu, Davao, Dinalupihan (Bataan), Dipolog, General Santos, Gingoog, Guagua, Himamaylan (Negros Occ), Igacos (Davao del Norte), Ilagan (Isabela), Iloilo, Iriga, Koronadal, Laoag, Legazpi, Liloan Cebu), Mabalacat, Makati, Malabon, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Muntinlupa, Naga, Navotas, Ormoc, Pasig, Passi (Iloilo), Quezon City, Roxas, San Carlos (Negros Occ), San Fernando (La Union), San Jose Del Monte, Santa Rosa, Science City of Munoz, Tagum, Talisay(Negros Occ), Taytay (Rizal), and Tuguegarao.
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Virtual Launch of the Liveable Cities Dashboard

Submitted by manager on Tue, 04/20/2021 - 14:37

Join us in the Virtual Launch of the Liveable Cities Dashboard on April 27 (Tuesday), 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom

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Published on April 20, 2021

Join us in the Virtual Launch of the Liveable Cities Dashboard on April 27 (Tuesday), 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM via Zoom

To register: https://bit.ly/liveablecitiesdashboard

Ambassador Daniel Pruce of the British Embassy Manila leads our roster of partners and guests, together with our esteemed city mayors – including Mayor Evelio "Bing" Leonardia (Bacolod), Mayor Oscar Moreno (Cagayan de Oro), Mayor Bernard Faustino Dy (Cauayan), Mayor Abby Binay (Makati), and Mayor Vico Sotto (Pasig). We will feature how data and innovation help cities become more competitive, inclusive, resilient and liveable, and how the dashboard enables data-driven cities.

The Dashboard consolidates multiple data sources to provide an interactive visual profile of the 146 cities in the Philippines across ten main categories – Basic Info, Labor, Education, Local Economy, Doing Business, Mobility and Connectivity, Health, Urban Environment, Resiliency and Emergency Response, and Safety and Security.

The Dashboard is a project of the Liveable Cities Challenge PH with support from the British Embassy Manila and Globe Telecom, in partnership with the Cities and Municipalities Competitiveness Index, the League of Cities of the Philippines, the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, and platform developer Delivery Associates.

Liveable Cities Lab: Vaccine-Ready Cities

Submitted by manager on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 05:40

As the government begins to roll out its vaccination program against Covid-19, the Liveable Cities Philippines, the League of Cities of the Philippines, together with partners Boston Consulting Group, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, and Globe Telecom will hold the webinar “Vaccine-Ready Cities: The Road to 500K Daily Vaccinations”. Scheduled on March 30 from 3-5pm, the LCC series will focus on how to help cities achieve mass vaccination for their constituents and citizens in the soonest possible time once the coronavirus vaccines become available. Expected to join the panel discussion are Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oca Moreno, Dr. Ricardo D. Audan of Southern Philippine Medical Center and  Janette Jakoselem of Zuellig Pharma. Anthony Oundjian, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and former Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit will moderate the event.
 

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Published on March 29, 2021

As the government begins to roll out its vaccination program against Covid-19, the Liveable Cities Philippines, the League of Cities of the Philippines, together with partners Boston Consulting Group, Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation, and Globe Telecom will hold the webinar “Vaccine-Ready Cities: The Road to 500K Daily Vaccinations”.
 
Scheduled on March 30 from 3-5pm, the LCC series will focus on how to help cities achieve mass vaccination for their constituents and citizens in the soonest possible time once the coronavirus vaccines become available.
 
The regular 2021 Liveable Cities Challenge (LCC) Labs webinar will give local chief executives, their officials and other stakeholders the knowledge, preparation and strategies to carry out a massive medical solution against the biggest health emergency that hit nations globally. 
 
The LCC Labs, the second for the year, also aims to facilitate the sharing of best practices and solutions against roadblocks to the vaccination efforts.
 
Expected to join the panel discussion are Imus City Mayor Emmanuel Maliksi Zamboanga City Mayor Beng Climaco, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Oca Moreno, Dr. Ricardo D. Audan of Southern Philippine Medical Center and  Janette Jakoselem of Zuellig Pharma. Anthony Oundjian, Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group and former Health Secretary Manuel Dayrit will moderate the event.
 
The panelists are expected to share insights, directions and learning to help local government units fast track the national vaccination campaign in the next few months.
 
Interested parties and stakeholders are encouraged to register at http://bit.ly/vaccinereadylab to gain FREE admission to the important webinar.  For questions or inquiries to organizers regarding the event can be coursed through: admin@liveablecities.ph. 

 

The Ayala Way: Batangas Magiting

Submitted by manager on Mon, 03/29/2021 - 05:24

At Ayala, we've always subscribed to the view that building local competitiveness is essential to boosting long-term national competitiveness; the two things are absolutely linked together. Our provinces and cities are the primary movers of economic growth and production and, in a way, they're collectively the engines which power the whole country. 

 

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Published on March 26, 2021

Source: AC Knowledge Management

Liveable Cities launches first Local Lab

Submitted by manager on Mon, 03/15/2021 - 13:39

The Liveable Cities Philippines and the League of Cities of the Philippines, in partnership with Globe Telecom, are pleased to present the Liveable Cities LocalLabs. LocalLabs will also be a platform for sharing good practices, innovation, appropriate technology, and for urban planning and LGU management. The key difference is that LocalLabs will focus on a specific Province and its Cities.
 

Liveable cities

Published on March 15, 2021

The Liveable Cities Philippines and the League of Cities of the Philippines, in partnership with Globe Telecom, are pleased to present the Liveable Cities LocalLabs. LocalLabs will also be a platform for sharing good practices, innovation, appropriate technology, and for urban planning and LGU management. The key difference is that LocalLabs will focus on a specific Province and its Cities.
 
The first Liveable Cities Lab for this year will focus on Batangas Province. Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas will deliver the Keynote Message which will serve as the overarching presentation or summary of the plans and accomplishments for the whole Batangas Province. After the presentation, he will be joined by mayors from the cities of Batangas to discuss this vision in more detail, particularly about their city’s strengths and contributions to this vision.  The event will also be graced by Mr Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala to deliver the opening remarks.
 
Our first Liveable LocalLab (Batangas Province) will be on Wednesday, 24 March 2021 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.  Sign up now! http://bit.ly/locallabbatangas
 
We are looking forward to your support as we work together in creating competitive, sustainable, resilient, liveable cities.
 
Should you have any questions/inquiries regarding this event please feel free to email us at admin@liveablecities.ph
 
Thank you and we look forward to your participation!
 

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