1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The project had the following objectives:
- utilise the available open space more effectively;
-provide a habitat for a diverse collection of trees;
- serve as a place for people to relax, rejuvenate or exercise;
- encourage a sense of community among the people working and living in the area;
- serve as a place for family bonding;
- lessen carbon footprint by encouraging people to walk and promoting car-free transportation in the central business district;
- become the lung of the central business district, where people can breathe fresh air
- challenge people to think about the environment and get in touch with nature;
- serve as a testament to the Philippines' rich cultural heritage. [1, 2,3, 4 and 6]
- utilise the available open space more effectively;
-provide a habitat for a diverse collection of trees;
- serve as a place for people to relax, rejuvenate or exercise;
- encourage a sense of community among the people working and living in the area;
- serve as a place for family bonding;
- lessen carbon footprint by encouraging people to walk and promoting car-free transportation in the central business district;
- become the lung of the central business district, where people can breathe fresh air
- challenge people to think about the environment and get in touch with nature;
- serve as a testament to the Philippines' rich cultural heritage. [1, 2,3, 4 and 6]
Quantitative targets
Unknown
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change mitigation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change mitigation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What types of conservation goals are / were defined for the NBS intervention?
Habitats and biodiversity conservation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Implementation activities
The area now known as Ayala Triangle Gardens was formerly the Nielson Field, which served as Manila's airport before World War II [2]. The airport area has later become the central business district of the Philippines, Makati. The original site of the garden behind Tower One, although abundant with trees and thick grass, was rarely utilized [4]. When the Garden was revitalized in 2009, the Master Plan of the park was dictated by the existing mature trees in the area that had to be preserved, its central location in the Philippines main business district and the history of the property as a former airstrip during WWII [6]. The planning was also inspired by various public spaces, plazas and parks in different parts of the world, such as Stanley Park in New York and Hyde Park in London [2,6].
The park's borders are adorned with orange jasmine and podocarpus hedges, dita trees, buho, and yellow-striped bamboos, while the paths are decorated with a variety of palms, including palms-royal, African oil, Manila palm, and fishtail [3]. The central area of the garden is emphasized by ornamental shrub beds that display vibrant mixes of green, red, and yellow. The rest of the garden features a range of shady trees, such as mango, bignay, bangkal, talisay, kalumpit, alibangbang, raintree, Thailand acacia, caimito, rubber tree, palosanto, and Talisay bagras. Modern street lamps provide general lighting, while underlighting along the footpaths and uplighting highlight the garden's features. Tivoli lights hanging from the large trees create a festive atmosphere, particularly for workers after office hours [3]. The Ayala Triangle Gardens has recently introduced a new attraction, consisting of a selection of open-air restaurants situated behind the Makati Stock Exchange building. In addition, a modern 80,000-square-meter office building called Ayala Triangle Tower Two is currently being built at the park's northern corner, with a connection to the gardens [2, 5].
The park's borders are adorned with orange jasmine and podocarpus hedges, dita trees, buho, and yellow-striped bamboos, while the paths are decorated with a variety of palms, including palms-royal, African oil, Manila palm, and fishtail [3]. The central area of the garden is emphasized by ornamental shrub beds that display vibrant mixes of green, red, and yellow. The rest of the garden features a range of shady trees, such as mango, bignay, bangkal, talisay, kalumpit, alibangbang, raintree, Thailand acacia, caimito, rubber tree, palosanto, and Talisay bagras. Modern street lamps provide general lighting, while underlighting along the footpaths and uplighting highlight the garden's features. Tivoli lights hanging from the large trees create a festive atmosphere, particularly for workers after office hours [3]. The Ayala Triangle Gardens has recently introduced a new attraction, consisting of a selection of open-air restaurants situated behind the Makati Stock Exchange building. In addition, a modern 80,000-square-meter office building called Ayala Triangle Tower Two is currently being built at the park's northern corner, with a connection to the gardens [2, 5].
Type of NBS project
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Please specify technological innovation
Ayala Triangle Park is the first urban park to be built in Manila. For the first time in Makati's history, there is a space that is large and safe enough to gather, exercise, hold events, picnic with families, and enjoy a large green space away from the overwhelming urban cacophony of the busy streets in the surrounding area. For the first time, the residents of Manila have an identifiable civic heart for their city–a precious achievement for a city moving towards a new way of life amidst the developing world. (Ref. 3)
What makes Ayala Triangle Gardens unique is its size and location, being flanked as it is by the three main avenues of Makati. “It is literally located in the center of the business district and is the home of the Philippine Stock Exchange. And yet it is also the largest commercial property in Makati that has remained largely undeveloped all these decades." (Ref. 6)
What makes Ayala Triangle Gardens unique is its size and location, being flanked as it is by the three main avenues of Makati. “It is literally located in the center of the business district and is the home of the Philippine Stock Exchange. And yet it is also the largest commercial property in Makati that has remained largely undeveloped all these decades." (Ref. 6)
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Inspired by Hyde Park in London, the park is dotted with palms, acacia trees, and tropical foliage (Ref. 2). The park was inspired by the many public spaces, plazas and parks in many parts of the world such as New York’s Stanley Park. (Ref. 6)
Replicability/Transferability
Please specify Replicability/Transferability
Unknown.
