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“Reinventing S.O.A.: SERVICE-ORIENTED ARCHITECTURE”

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Grace C. Edralin-Servino, UAP
Master of Science in Tropical Landscape Architecture, UP Diliman

The speaker has a bachelor of science degree in architecture and a masters of science
in tropical landscape architecture at the University of the Philippines Diliman where she
has worked as a University Research Associate from 2001 to 2010. With her background
in these two fields of study, her interest lies in the optimal integration of architecture in
the landscape

“Moving Forward to a Premier Waterfront City”
Challenged to improve living conditions and be sustainable amidst rapid urbanization,
cities in Metro Manila must first achieve a balance of the urban built-up area and the natural
environment. Following on the set of plans and vision of the local government, the proposal
for cities adjacent to large bodies of water such as Taguig City is to transform it to become
a premier waterfront development with enhanced green and water system on the lower
portion and mixeduse, high-rise buildings on the higher ground thereby optimizing land and
water resources. To reduce urban heat, more surfaces must be permeable and covered with
plants including building envelope and most open spaces. Through active leadership of the
local government, people participation and cooperation of private developers, the waterfront
developments can become the centers of recreation, landmarks with civic identity, plazas of
social change and economic growth, and primarily the core of environmental regeneration.

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