The Quezon City (QC) government is planning to redevelop the 27-hectare national park Quezon Memorial Circle in a bid to restore green spaces in the city and create opportunities for economic exchange, relaxation, and recreation.
The local government said the master redevelopment plan for the park, which is also managed by the National Historical Commission, took into consideration the construction and other activities of the MRT-7 station within the park.
“Quezon Memorial Circle is one of the assets of QC and is considered one of the major nodes of the City’s ‘Green Lung Network’ where families can enjoy green open spaces for outdoor activities,” QC Mayor Joy Belmonte said in a news release.
“With this redevelopment plan, we are not just focusing on beautification per se but more on a purposeful design that our QCitizens will use and enjoy,” she added.
Redevelopment
The master redevelopment plan allocates approximately 70% of the park to major green areas such as picnic grounds and children’s playgrounds, themed gardens, and areas for urban farming.
A multi-purpose field for football, softball, baseball, frisbee and other activities will also be included; as well as a skate trail and park, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts, stepped lawns, and a cultural amphitheater.
Wider path walks, bike lanes, jogging paths, and exercise areas will also be provided. Cyclists safety was also considered through the provision of access to pass through the park going to and coming from various points of the roads.
Botanical gardens will also be created with modular kiosks for the existing plant vendors in the park in line with the city’s efforts in urban farming and gardening. A water retention pond will be put in place to recycle water for plants.
Even the Liwasang Aurora, the circle-shaped open-air venue near the pylon, will also be restored.
Areas designated for pop-up stores for sellers of food, wet and dry products, and souvenir items similar to weekend markets in other cities have been allocated in the master redevelopment plan.
Moreover, security cameras will also be installed for additional park security, together with internet hubs for public use. (PR) – ag
