NHA Housing Development Site Planning
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What is the purpose of the Memorandum Circular mentioned in the text?

  • To discuss the history of housing development in NHA
  • To provide guidelines for urban planning in general
  • To specify the procedures for land acquisition by NHA
  • To outline the rules and regulations for NHA housing development projects (correct)

    • What does PD953 and 957 by NHA cover?

  • Safety protocols for industrial zones
  • Procedures for agricultural land allocation
  • Guidelines for environmental conservation
  • Rules and regulations for human settlements (correct)

    • What does the Memorandum Circular cover, as mentioned in the text?

  • All housing development projects of NHA (correct)
  • Industrial zoning regulations
  • Only urban housing development projects
  • Rural environment infrastructure projects

    • What is the responsibility of National Housing Authority (NHA)?

    <p>Formulating and maintaining rules and regulations of human settlements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the text imply about the coverage of guidelines for site selection, site suitability, and site planning?

    <p>It applies to a range of densities in housing development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is covered by PD953 and 957 as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rules and regulations of human settlements including housing subdivisions and residential condominiums</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of the site selection process for housing development?

    <p>Identifying locations suitable for housing development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should be applied in the planning process for site selection?

    <p>Integration with other relevant government plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the site selection for housing development?

    <p>Undertaking purposive site selection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for carrying out the task of site selection?

    <p>Collaboration of operating units with HTDO and other NHA departments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the planning process for site selection?

    <p>Housing Sites Map (HSM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long are the identified locations on the Housing Sites Map (HSM) expected to be suitable for housing development?

    <p>3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is site selection for emergency cases applicable?

    <p>Applicable when urgent housing needs arise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues guidelines for operating units and other NHA departments in the submission of prospective sites?

    <p>The HTDO</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key factor considered in the site selection process?

    <p>Vulnerability to geological and environmental hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the key factors considered in the site selection process for housing development?

    <p>Densely built-up residential areas, commercial centers, labor-intensive industrial facilities, present and future transportation networks, physical and social infrastructure networks, vulnerability to geological and environmental hazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who issues guidelines for operating units and other NHA departments in the submission of prospective sites?

    <p>Housing Technology Development Office (HTDO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the output of the planning process for site selection?

    <p>Housing Sites Map (HSM)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the objective of the site selection for housing development?

    <p>Undertake a purposive site selection instead of being reactive to the escalating demand for housing under the NHA's mandate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What principle should be applied in the planning process for site selection?

    <p>The principle of integration by aligning plans with other pertinent government plans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the challenges and opportunities presented by the tropical climate of the Philippines for shelter design?

    <p>Challenges: typhoons, heavy rainfall, high humidity. Opportunities: abundance of sunlight and warmth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can architects address the climatic challenges in the Philippines through design solutions?

    <p>Architects can integrate natural ventilation, shade, open areas like courtyards and balconies, and shading elements like louvers and overhangs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the benefits of incorporating green roofs and walls in architecture and urban spaces in the Philippines?

    <p>Benefits include shade, temperature control, improved air quality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the priorities for robust design solutions in the Philippines' tropical climate?

    <p>Priorities include safety, durability, and adaptability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What essential considerations should architects keep in mind when designing architecture and urban spaces in the Philippines?

    <p>Architects should consider incorporating natural ventilation and shade to alleviate the impact of heat and humidity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three aspects considered in setting design goals for the NHA standard housing models?

    <p>social, environmental, economic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean for a housing development to be socially sustainable?

    <p>empowers, includes, provides for needs, disaster-resilient, accessible, gender-sensitive, secure, community-contributing, safe, healthy and comfortable, functional</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is a housing development environmentally sustainable?

    <p>water and energy conservation, waste reduction, land conservation, no adverse effects on soil ecosystems</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the economic sustainability of a housing development based on?

    <p>cost-efficient, self-sustaining, low initial cost, economically viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the overarching design philosophy guiding the improvement of the NHA standard housing models?

    <p>Sustainable Development (SD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    National Housing Authority (NHA) Guidelines

    • NHA is responsible for formulating and maintaining rules and regulations for human settlements, including housing subdivisions and residential condominiums.
    • All land development projects for human settlements must conform to the rules and regulations declared under PD953 and 957.

    Site Selection, Site Suitability, and Site Planning Guidelines

    • The guidelines cover the processes of site selection, site suitability, and site planning for NHA housing development projects.
    • The guidelines are applicable to all NHA housing development projects, regardless of environment (urban or rural) and density (horizontal or vertical, occupied or vacant).

    Purpose of the Guidelines

    • The guidelines aim to provide a framework for the implementation of various housing development programs and projects of NHA.
    • The guidelines are intended to ensure that housing development projects conform to NHA's rules and regulations.

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    Learn about the guidelines for site selection, site suitability, and site planning of National Housing Authority (NHA) housing development projects. Understand the principles and regulations for human settlements, housing subdivisions, and residential condominiums.

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