1. General information
2. Objectives of the intervention
Goals of the intervention
The project aims to rehabilitate existing neighbourhood spaces and transform under-utilized areas into functional pocket parks in order to:
1. Address urban decay
2. Reduce urban heat effect
3. Provide safe and clean areas for family events and wellness activities, supporting the physical and mental health of the public
4. Raise environmental awareness
5. Encourage inclusive and participatory planning among the stakeholders
[1,2,3,5 and 7]
1. Address urban decay
2. Reduce urban heat effect
3. Provide safe and clean areas for family events and wellness activities, supporting the physical and mental health of the public
4. Raise environmental awareness
5. Encourage inclusive and participatory planning among the stakeholders
[1,2,3,5 and 7]
Quantitative targets
Unknown
Monitoring indicators defined
Unknown
Sustainability challenge(s) addressed
Climate change adaptation: What were the goals of the NBS?
Climate change adaptation: What activities are implemented to realize the conservation goals and targets?
Implementation activities
In total, 23 Adopt-A-Park projects are being planned by the MMDA across Metro Manila. The first park rehabilitated under the project was the MMDA-Valenzuela City Friendship Park in Barangay Bignay, which was inaugurated in February 2022. Since then, several open spaces and pocket parks have been renovated or created, including the Buting Linear Park in Pasig, El Polvorin Linear Park in San Juan, Gatchalian Park in Las Piñas, Hulong Duhat Plaza in Malabon, Urban Green Space and Recreational Park in Muntinlupa City, City Park Phase 3 in Parañaque, and Navotas Greenzone Park-Phase 2. [3]
Implementation activities vary from site to site but include landscaping and enhancing the areas with various function-enhancing features. These included the installation of lighting systems, plant boxes, water fountains, seats and benches, ramps for persons with disabilities (PWDs), exercise areas for adults and senior citizens, playground equipments for children, multi-function spaces for families, comfort rooms and informative signages. [2,5,6] Citizens are also expected to take care of the park and maintain its cleanliness. [2, 7]
Implementation activities vary from site to site but include landscaping and enhancing the areas with various function-enhancing features. These included the installation of lighting systems, plant boxes, water fountains, seats and benches, ramps for persons with disabilities (PWDs), exercise areas for adults and senior citizens, playground equipments for children, multi-function spaces for families, comfort rooms and informative signages. [2,5,6] Citizens are also expected to take care of the park and maintain its cleanliness. [2, 7]
3. NBS domains, ES and scale
4. Governance and financing
5. Innovation
Type of innovation
Novelty level of the innovation
Please specify novelty level of the innovation
Besides addressing urban decay and reducing the urban heat effects, the aim of the project was to provide safe and clean areas for family events and wellness activities that can support their physical and mental health amidst the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic. [1,7] Thus, the project has a specific focus on improving mental and physical health by creating functional areas for children, adults and the elderly, which can be considered an innovation compared to similar projects elsewhere.
Replicability/Transferability
