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The busiest intersection Traffic congestion along this intersection is very bad and is very dangerous for pedestrians
The existing field is bland, unappealing and very unwelcoming A newredevelopmentofthecityplazaareaisverymuchneededto accommodatetheresidents,thusmakingthefaceofthecitymore livelyandcolorful
Disorganizedandunsanitary Thispubliccemeteryisoldanddoesnot have proper arrangement of niche A redevelopment of this public graveyardhaslongbeenaproblemtotheresidents
With its growing urban community and vibrant country life Koronadal City has been dubbed the Crown City of the South Apart from the city sites and all its conveniences Koronadal City boasts of stunning waterfalls lakes mountain ranges and vast fields of farmlands The city also celebrates being a center of trade and education in the region and is proud of its pool of various ethnicities, cultures and religions "
Sprawl along this area One of the busiest sections of the city Shoppers from mall and diners from famous food establishments addtothecongestionoftraffic
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cityhallplazaalongmaharlikahighway
Amoreappealingandcaptivatingplazawoulddefinitelyhighlightthecity'sbeauty Theredesignwhichincludesaparkandand aanarchmonumentilluminatesatnightandwouldinstantlycatchesthepeople'seyes Maintainingitsnaturalwillmakethis placeupgradeKoronadalsnaturalbeauty
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AttheheartofthecityiswheretheinfamousroundballRotondaislocated Thisisevidentlythebusiestintersectionofthecity Through the proposed redevelopment, the visitors will not just have a smooth ride but will enjoy the beautiful local colors of Koronadal
ThisintersectionalongMaharlikaHighwayisoneofthecommercialdistrictsofthearea Theneedtorelocatedanddemarcate someresidentialisverymuchneeded Notonlyitwillhelpeasethecongestionalongthemajorroad,butwillalsohelpresidents befreefromroadriskanddanger
Cemeteries are among the most valuable of historic resources Beyond their functional value as an area in which to place peopleaftertheyvepassed,cemeteriescanactasaplaceofmemorial Theyareimportantbutoftenneglected TheKoronadal CityPublicCemeteryisamongthefewcemeteriesofthecity Itisdisorganizedandnotwelltakencareof Theproposedlayout willitmoreorganizedandorderly
KoronadalCityisamulti-culturalcityandthemeltingpotofcontrastingethnicculturesandinfluences
Itissmallbutenergetic which is why its center is always bustling with activity The heart of the city is where the roundball erects This is the busiest intersectionofthecitythatiswhytheproposedredevelopmentleanstowardamoreorganizedandgreenercommunity The mix of rich vegetation, wider sidewalks and a colorful roundball create an organized chaos that has a certain charm that is Koronadal
Koronadal a kaleidoscopic lively city that reflects both influences of East and West it's no wonder that so many different communities call this city their home And in order to enhance its beauty, a more appealing and captivating plaza would definitelyhighlightitsbeauty Aproposedplazaredesignwithparkandandatoweringarchmonumentwouldeasilycatchthe thepeopleseyes Thisplacewillnotjustbeaplaceofcommunitypridebutalsoaplaceoffunandexcitement
Koronadal citys religious and rich cultural diversity which is evident in its exotic festivals and events like the Tnalak and Hinugyaw festival emulate the design of the proposed redevelopment of the city's infamous roundball The colors of the softscapesandhardscapesreflectitslivelycelebrationsandwillbethemajorattractionofthetownwhichwillmirroritsvibrant andauthenticcharacter
Truly understanding the art of getting along in harmony creating a living mosaic of wonderful experiences with a common desire for peace, this part of the proposed plaza aims to engage and celebrate pedestrians through a place created for people Itcatersawidelawnandacrown-inspiredmonument withwaterfeaturesusedasaestheticandacousticelement It willserveasthecityhallspublicfaceandabeneficialfeatureofthecommunity
First impressions last as they say and what gives it that when we visit a town? Of course the welcoming arch Popularly dubbedasthe CrownCityoftheSouth mainlybecauseofitsname,Koronadal,theproposednewwelcomingarchwilljustify itstag Itisinspiredbyacrownbuiltinneutralcolorswhilemaintainingthescenicviewofgreensfromthemountains Thisarch accentuates a community that is willing to accept visitors from all backgrounds, religions and origins, which are always greetedwithasmilewithwelcomingandhospitablespirit
Roadsafetyaroundschoolsisoneofthemoreimportantissuesthatneedsahighlight Childrenarethemostatrisktheminute theygetofftheirschools Aspedestrians,childrencanbeeasilydistractedandareoftentoosmalltobeseenbydrivers They maybeunabletopredictoridentifydangersandtendtoactimpulsively Withtheproposedredevelopmentsuchasmakinga morevisiblesignages widersidewalks adedicatedbikelaneandaproperfunctioningpedestrianlane itcanminimizetherisk
Whenroadsarebuilt itisusuallytoserviceaparticularlandusesuchasthoseforcommercialactivitiesandovertime itcan get inefficient and dangerous Even planned land uses, such as this commercial space along Benigno Aquino Street, can outgrowasiteandspreadontoadjacentland,includingroadspace TheproposedredevelopmentshowcasesaproperTODA laneforcommutersandeliminatedillegallyparkedcarscaterswidersidewalksandanAl-Frescodiningspace
ThispartoftheJuanPosadasStreetisoneofthebusieststreetsofthecity Alongthisstreetsitsfamousfoodestablishments andamall Stallsandstreettraderscancausesafetyproblemsiftheyaretooclosetotheroad Unauthorizedvehicleaccess between roads and sellers can lead to crashes between vehicles turning into or out of the commercial activity area and throughtraffic whichiswhytheredevelopedperspectiveshowsaproperandorganizedTODAlaneandwidersidewalkswith coveredpath
