1.

What do you think are the essential land use planning principles and how can these be applied
in the local development planning trade?

The following are the essential land use planning principles and the ways how these principles can be
applied in the local development planning trade:

 General Land Use is a principle essential for land use planning that can be applied on local
development planning trade by incorporating a systematic and comprehensive approach in
decision-making and promoting sustainable development through establishing and passing a
zoning regulation to designate areas specific for residential, commercial, infrastructure,
industrial, institutional, recreation and other zoning classification, it will surely prevent
incompatible land uses and manage population density in order to cater the different needs of
the community since it will enable the implementation of specific development standards and
guidelines for each zone.

 Agricultural, Natural and Cultural Resources play an essential role in local development
planning trade since it contributes to the economic prosperity, environmental sustainability and
cultural heritage preservation and by identifying areas suitable for agricultural activities and
implementing policies to protect agricultural lands that will serve as the source of production in
agricultural products and preserving landmarks potential for tourism promotion that supports
economic vitality.

 Utilities and Community Facilities is another principle essential for land use planning trade
that can be applied in the local development planning trade especially in urban development by
providing essential services and amenities that supports the well being and quality of the life of
residents in the area. In addition, it will serve as the basis for infrastructure development and
investment since this is one of the factors that determines the capability of the location for
sustainability and economic growth.

 Housing and Neighborhood Development is critical aspect in local development planning

trade because it contributes well-being and social equity in the community. It will create diverse
and inclusive communities that accommodate residents with different income levels and
housing needs. This will encourage developers to invest and possible establish a partnership
with the Governments, NGOs and Private Sectors in promoting long-term and affordable
housing units that opens more housing development projects that helps economic growth and
trade in the area of development.

 Economic Development of course is a principle essential for land use planning trade in local
development planning trade by analyzing the economic indicators like employment rate,
income levels, market change value and trends to prioritize development and strategies. In this
way, the development in the area will be more progressive and foster sustainable economic
growth supporting business expansion and local economy in order for the business owners
continue its innovation in cognizant to the changing technology.

2. Based on your own experience and knowledge of the current state of local planning in your
respective LGUs, identify specific issues and constraints that render local planning ineffective?
What are your recommendations to address these issues and constraints?

All I can say is based on my observation through my career working in our very own city’s LGU, the
following are the issues and constraints that render local planning ineffective and possible
recommendation to address these issues:

Issues and Constraints Recommendation/Possible Solution

 Inadequate classrooms/school buildings in  Provision of lots
 public schools  Construction of Makeshift Classrooms
 Repair of schools/classrooms

 Lack of access to safe water especially in  Establishment of separate water supply system
highly populated areas and other inner facility to serve all the residents
barangay

 The City has no potable water distribution line  Provision or improvement of access to water
in almost all of the barangays sources in coordination with other water
system providers

 Informal settlers occupying the coastal area  Relocation of informal settlers to a site away
which is highly susceptible to flood from the shoreline

 Identified lands for socialized housing are  Develop an engineering intervention to the
highly susceptible to landslide lands to mitigate the hazardous effect
 Possible look for other purchased lands that
are not susceptible to hazard

 Forest degradation due to illegal and  Forest restoration through assisted natural
destructive activities regeneration (ANR), multi-purpose tree
plantation and agroforestry scheme
 Legislation, adoption and enforcement of local
and national conservation and protection
policies and enforcement of forestry and
related environmental laws.

 The natural resources available in the locality  Formulate a Tourism Master Plan
are not being developed that are potential for  Encourage private sector involvement in the
tourist spots development of tourism-oriented ventures

 Roads not completely improved especially  Prioritizing road concreting or rehabilitation

those in the upland barangays programs

 Insufficient drainage ways and systems  Organize and plan a permanent Master
causing to flood lowland barangays during Drainage Plan
rainy seasons

 Limited or weak signal of mobile networks  Coordinate or partner with other ICT
and internet access to some areas especially companies or service provider to extend
in upland barangays services in the area of establish public-private
partnerships in the implementation of ICT
projects to ensure an efficient and reliable
network signal
 Denuded condition of watersheds which are
sources of water for irrigation and domestic  Zoning of water sources as protection zones
use and strict enforcement of zoning ordinance and
rehabilitation of denuded watersheds

 Low compliance with environmental

regulations in important biodiversity areas or  Conduct information campaigns about the
proposed protection zones ecosystem goods and services provided by
biodiversity and the need to protect in order to
protect their sustainability