A Proposed Municipal Sports Complex for Mexico, Pampanga

Municipyo liberte mexico
A PROPOSED MUNICIPAL HALL SPORTS CENTER COMPLEX IN MEXICO PAMPANGA
I. INTRODUCTION/BACKGROUND
Government buildings are the uttermost yet weighty which power, authority and influence
involved from nominal progress to better development of the country either regional, provincial,
municipal or barangay governance. The proposed target is to design a new government building and a
sports complex that will serve the public and will accommodate the staffs and employees and to give
both inclusive facilities, security and accessibility.
A municipal hall which is classified as institutional; a government structure that plays same role
to the higher government buildings which prime purpose is to serve and influence the people, aims for
the betterment, progression and development of their range. A government complex compromises
municipal hall and sports center shall be planned and design for its relocation to meet functional
programs, to elaborate the needs and the capability to influence indoor and outdoor activities. A
government complex that could be an investment of great workplace, competitive and viable to
continuous productivity and development in meeting task and obligations which give a profess of gains
for everyone.
II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

The municipal hall in the town of Mexico is situated at the town proper, facing the three storey
public market and adjacent to main access road which causes excessive traffic. It could cater and serve
the people but not as suitable and accessible for every individual especially for persons with disability.
Other offices of the municipal hall are situated above a public market which covers the entire 3rd
floor wherein, the ground floor is for wet and dry market while the second floor are salons and other
general merchandise making these area redundant to public.
The legislative administration is located at the left perimeter of the building which is supposedly the
service entry making it hard to locate and not accessible to the public. The police station is subnormal
compared to the usual.
The main entry of the municipal hall is used as parking spaces for both workers and non-workers
knowing that the municipal hall faces the main access road and the public market that is busy and
crowded. Tricycle terminals are located on both side of the hall.
During town fiesta, the terminal on the left side is being used as event centre and as flea market
which extends to main entry. The right side terminal also serves as the parking area for the workers,
non-workers and those who reside near municipal hall. The covered court is accessible to municipal hall,
caters municipal activities, public activities and as a new parking area as well.
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The top purpose of the study is to meet functional programs, elaborate the needs, influence
indoor and outdoor activity and to produce convenience and accessible design solution for the new
proposal. The relocation of the municipal hall must be given a vital attention to aid the needs and
recuperate the norms of an ideal and potential government complex.
 Will the new proposal be appropriate and accessible for every individual considering persons
with disability?
 COULD THE PROPOSE PROJECT BECOME viable of productivity and progression for the users and
how it will be complemented with the complex facilities?
 Will the project categorize the circulation of private personnel and public within its new site?
 Will the project be a help in improving accessibility in terms of its new location?
 Will the building be considerable for its usage and for the user?
III. TITLE JUSTIFICATION AND SUB-TITLE JUSTIFICATION

MUNICIPYO LIBERTE’ MEXICO
A PROPOSED NEW MUNICIPAL HALL SPORTS CENTER COMPLEX IN MEXICO, PAMPANGA
TITLE JUSTIFICATION
The title “Municipyo Liberte’ Mexico” is composed of two different language; Municipyo is a
Spanish word which means municipal; Liberte’ a latin word for liberty. The title itself contradicts the
current monopolistic state in Mexico Pampanga. As for the record, every time a newly elected mayor
resides, the city’s color change depending on what we call “color campaign”, starting from the municipal
hall’s paint finish, color of the barricades and so on.
Municipyo Liberte means a municipal hall with a liberty state. Therefore; people can speak and
express themselves freely- hence also follows certain laws accordingly. It restitutes the freedom of the
city from political monopoly and give an iconic symbol in the municipality of Mexico, Pampanga.
SUB-TITLE JUSTIFICATION
The subtitle gives an overview of the proposed project; a municipal hall integrated with a sports
center located in Mexico, Pampanga. The title itself is very straightforward except for the sports center
adjacent to the municipal hall for it can also serve as a multipurpose hall or an emergency evacuation
centre. A sports complex that caters several indoor sports activities like basketball, volley ball, intended
for the residents of mexico, Pampanga.

IV. ARCHITECTURAL THESIS GOALS/ OBJECTIVES/ STRATEGIES

MAIN GOAL:
To contemplate and elaborate design solutions for the allocation of the municipal hall of
Mexico Pampanga into a better and more operable site to the projects which yearns to produce an
accessible and more convenient design solution by using the maximum potential of the site in
formulating a more efficient function of the building compared to the old and existing institutional
complex.
 GOAL:
To furnish and recognize the proposal TO BECOME FUNCTIONABLE AND ACCCESIBLE by means
of proper and exact allocation of spaces that can influence the workability of the employees as well as to
achieve smooth transaction between people and employees.
o OBJETIVE:
A municipal hall that is more capable and attainable in achieving a workable place that leads to
MAXIMUM productivity and progression towards people.
o STRATEGIES:
Determine A proper and better allocation of spaces considering the applicable guidelines as
well as by allowing the current situation /problem that could help turn to possible and operable
solution.
 GOAL:
To strategize a new design and facilities to achieve the necessity of the users in order to make the site
a potent location for the users both in and out of the service.
o OBJECTIVE:
A timeless design to meet the norms of a government structure and a serviceable facilities that
could possibly extend its complexity.
o STRATEGIES:
Subject and review other governmental facilities in terms of design and function using
guidelines and considerations.

V. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

The propose project will primarily stress the space allocations, circulation, functionality, flexibility
and planning strategies from the efficiency and accessibility of the project and added facilities down to
ultrapractical site that could be more competent and operable. A new institutional complex that will
feed and enhance the inadequacy of necessities pertaining the old and existing municipal hall.
VI. PURPOSE/ RELEVANCE/ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE THESIS

The significance of the study comprises the benefit of employees, higher officials and the general
public that will provide convenience, accessibility, better productivity, comfort, improve and upgrade
the facilities as well as spatial equity, healthfulness, and provide a sense of place that could guarantee
their satisfaction.
Spatial Equity: A humane, well-designed workspace that meets the user’s functional needs
and provides individual access to privacy, daylight, outside views, and aesthetics.
This concept means that all workers have the space, equipment, and support they need to excel in
their job, with equal access to important workplace elements, such as natural light, outside views, and
space to talk privately.
Healthfulness: Clean and healthy work environments with access to air, light, and water— and
free of contaminants and excessive noise.
Flexibility: Easily adaptable workplaces that support varied work strategies and help balance an
individual’s work and home life—including systems and furnishings that accommodate organizational
change with minimal time, effort, and waste.
Comfort: Occupant-adjustable temperature, ventilation, lighting, acoustic, and furniture systems

providing personal and group comfort, allowing people to control their workspace goes a long way
toward satisfying their needs and reducing complaints. Providing furniture and task lighting that
occupants can reconfigure to suit their work needs, and giving them the ability to adjust lighting levels,
temperature, and ventilation within the personal workspace will result in more satisfied and productive
employees.
Sense of Place: A workplace that has a unique character, with an appropriate image and identity,
instills a sense of pride, purpose, and dedication for the individual and the workplace community.

VII. REVIEW OF RELATED LITIRATURE AND STUDIES
A. BACOOR GOVERNMENT CENTER
The Bacoor Government Center or

the Bacoor City Hall is a building which serves as
the city hall of Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines.
The City Government of Bacoor is the

gateway to the province of Cavite. Bacoor is the
first capital of the Revolutionary Government
under General Emilio Aguinaldo. A historical
landmark in our forebears’ quest for Philippine
Independence was the hard-fought Battle of
Zapote Bridge on February 17, 1897. “Gargano”
was the revolutionary name given to Bacoor.
The city government of Bacoor was previously housed at the old Municipal Hall of Bacoor in
Barangay Tabing Dagat which could no longer accommodate needs of the local government units.
In March 2, 2012, the groundbreaking for a new government center was made. The government
facility which has a 11,200 square metres (121,000 sq ft) of floor area, was built on a 2 hectares (4.9
acres) lot donated by Senator Manny Villar and Narcimiano Gawaran of the Addas Development
Corporation. The three storey building was also built as a green building and completion of the building
was scheduled to 2013, at the time of the groundbreaking.
The city hall building was inaugurated in September 29, 2015, in line with the city's 344th
founding anniversary celebration. The building also houses other government offices such as the
satellite branches of the National Bureau of Investigation, Department of Trade and Industry, National
Statistics Office, Housing and Land Use Regulatory Board and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.
Mission:To institute good governance, promote culture, trade and investment in the city
through modern technology towards a safe and sound environment.
Vision:The Marching band capital of the Philippines, a business-friendly, environmentally
sustainable and resilient city led by God Centered, responsible and united Bacooreños.

B. TAGUM CITY HALL
Tagum, officially the City of Tagum,

(Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Tagum; Filipino: Lungsod ng
Tagum), or simply referred to as Tagum City, is a 1st
class city and capital of the Davao del
Norte, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it
has a population of 259,444 people.
It is the most populous component city in
Mindanao.
It is one of the top most livable cities in the
Philippines, and was one of the finalists in Most Child
Friendly City in the Philippines – Component Category
along with Laoag, and Talisay, Cebu.
In the recently released 2017 Cities and
Municipalities Competitiveness Index (CMCI), the City
of Tagum ranked third on the Overall Competitive
Component Cities in the Philippines, second on
Infrastructure, fourth in Resiliency, seventeenth on
Economic Dynamism and twenty-fourth on
Government Efficiency.
The Future Tagum City hall probably is the
very first City hall in the Philippines which will have
the futuristic design. Led by the City Mayor, Rey T. Uy,
the groundbreaking ceremony for Tagum City's new
seat of Government happened last Feb. 14, 2009.
According Mayor Uy, the New City Hall is expected to
be completed by Sept. 9, 2009 converted to numeric
9-9-9 is a lucky number according to traditions.
Will this be the start of Philippines going futuristic?
The floor area of the City hall is about 9,000

square meters while the atrium measures a floor area
of 2,000 square meters. The rest of the area will be
parks and playgrounds." Uy said. The New City Hall
costs around P200-million, excluding the site
development works that includes park, roads and
playground. Mayor Uy said the development cost would be around P280-million that includes the parks
and playground.

C. THE NEW GOVERNMENT CENTER
The New Government Center or the NGC is now one of the new landmarks of Bacolod City. It
stands on a 5 hectare lot donated by Fernando F. Gonzaga, Inc. and Angela Estate, Inc. Inaugurated in
July 2010, it replaced the old City Hall at Araneta-Luriaga Sreets. It costed the City and its people almost
400 million to build this new seat of power. Since the start of operation of the NGC, it has attracted
business and trade in the surrounding area. What used to be a vast sugarcane field has now been
transformed to a busy development area in the city. Banks, restos, bars, hotels and new jeepney routes
have emerged in the area.
The NGC grounds are frequented by joggers, pet lovers with their dogs, friends or families
hanging out, etc. It has also been a favorite of photography enthusiasts for workshops or commercial
shoots. The NGC fast becoming one of the most photographed landmarks in the city.
BACOLOD CITY – In either politics or finance, there is always a nerve center.
In his State of the Nation Address (SOCA)

in the first quarter of this year, Bacolod mayor
Evelio Leonardia outlined his programs and
projects which translate into his blueprint for
Bacolod in the nest three years.
In his reference to his blueprint for the

next three years Leonardia said, “At the start of
this report, I mentioned that our city is in the
midst of exciting times. The tempo of our
economy is picking up. We have to sustain it for
the sake of our people’s future. By God’s grace
and with a lot of hard work on our part, we will become one of the premier cities of this country.”

“We have long dreamed of a New Government Center (NGC). Now that dream is becoming real.”
Those close to the city’s chief executive say the New Government Center (NGC) will be the nerve
center of all the plans, programs and development, he will carry out for the city and its people.
Requesting anonymity as they do not want to be misinterpreted, barangay leaders said the NGC
now being constructed in the Circumferential Road area has, in effect become the landmark for
achievement and more development.
Leonardia said city government officials needed to focus on two areas insofar as development is
concerned. These are physical or infrastructure development and strengthening the delivery systems for
basic social services to support the development of communities and growth centers.
This would mean delivering more services to blighted and marginalized communities and
focusing on growth centers for business and its expansion.
With his foresight and those of his planners, Mayor Leonardia has pinpointed the task at hand—
mainly to finish the construction of the New Government Center (NGC) and to build road and bridge
linkages as well as road networks.
The linkages and networks should be linking Gonzaga Extension and Eroreco Road to connect
these to the Circumferential Road, Taculing Road to connect this to Alijis national highway with a
bridges, Aguinaldo street Extension with a bridge to be connected to the back portion of the mall,
Robinson’s Place the North Capitol Road to be connected to the Reclamation area road networks within
barangay Alijis-Granada Relocation site to the New Government Center (NGC).
Major projects include the building of public transport terminals for south and north-bound
vehicles closer to outer city limits, to support the implementation of the nationally-funded flyovers
along Lacson St, covering two points by the DPWH which is intended to decongest traffic; improve the
drainage systems which flows into the Magsungay River, Mambuloc area Creek, Lupit River and Creek,
to build critically-needed satellite markets in populated areas.
Economic development and delivery of basic services while establishing its nerve centers in the
NGC will have its own specific nerve centers close to the chief executive who is to oversee all those.
There is no way for the city government but to go forward. With the development Bacolodnons
see around them, each one will develop nerve centers in their own hearts and minds enough for them
to cooperate with leaders of the city who are doing their best to builds city for the future for the
present, and more as the children or the future.

D. PEOPLES PALACE
If one would imagine Cotabato City solely from how media

paints it to be, I would picture people cowering in fear hiding in
their homes, areas devastated by bomb blast or probably a war
zone (now that is exaggerating a bit). But being there is different. I
didn’t have heightened alarms ringing in my head like when I was in
Basilan during an election period, and I see people, families happily
going around the street. Yes there are military check points for
safety purposes but threats to security won’t stop this city from
developing, especially with the people striving for a change. With the
old structures are new establishments changing the way Cotabateños
live.
The Malay influence on the Old City Hall
Within the city there are interesting landmarks to visit. At the city
plaza is the Old City Hall, a beautiful Malay-inspired building with
elements of ethnic design in its architecture. Currently, it is home to a
team of Marines. I do hope they try to utilize this structure further like a museum or better, their
tourism office. From what I’ve seen, the building condition isn’t getting any better.
E. MARIKINA SPORT CENTER
The Marikina Sports Center, also known as Marikina Sports Park and
formerly known as Rodriguez Sports Center, is a sports complex located
in Marikina, at the corner of Shoe Avenue and Sumulong Highway in Metro
Manila, Philippines. he main stadium of the Marikina Sports Center consists of
an athletics track, a 64 meters (210 ft) wide natural grass pitch, and two
grandstands; the West and East Stands. The grandstand has a total seating
capacity of 15,000 people. Between the West Stand and the athletics track
are basketball and tennis courts. The West Stand is situated along Shoe
Avenue. Prior to hosting its first Philippines Football League match, the
football pitch hosted a bicycle track.
It also hosts an Olympic-size swimming pool inside an aquatics center which can
accommodate 2,000 spectators, a sports building and an indoor gymnasium with 7,000 seats.
The MSC hosts facilities for football, tennis, basketball, swimming, and martial arts. Its athletics tracks is open
to the public in most nights for a small fee which is used for maintenance expenses of the sports center.

VIII. THEORETICAL/ CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
RESEARCH ABOUT
GOVERNMENTAL
STRUCTURES
ANALYZATION OF
ARCHITECTURAL
PROPOSED GOAL
PROBLEMS AND
ORIENTED EDIFICE
GATHER SIGNIFICANT
DATAS
CONDUCT
FORMULATE METHODOLOGICAL
SOLUTIONS STUDIES AND
INTERVIEWS
EVALUATE DATAS
NEED TO REWORK!
The part of this research is to examine and study about the management of governmental buildings,
such as guidelines, considerations and other information that could help us formulate our own solution
for the propose project. then, collect data, conduct interviews and study the collected informations to
be able to identify the problem to be solve and the solution to be applied. Next, formulate solutions and
spot an eye for the goal that is better than the existing and assure that it is really a solution by
identifiying the similarities and differences hence it will serve as the basis for the new target proposal to
be developed.
IX. METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH
The study will merge in the data given, utilized method interview, actual experience and the
studies method by identifying the design guidelines and standards of governmental design to be
able to define useful approach in design process for accessibility and circulation of the building.
Identify the problem then conduct an interview and gather data towards user and the people to
make the study feasible. Merge with the related researches, guidelines and other considerations.
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X. PRESENTATION OF DATA
 DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS
Population Growth Rate
According to the NSO census report of 2007, Mexico has a total population of 141,298 people.
This record has increased by a rate of 3.58% from the 2000 total population of 109,481. The population
growth rate of the municipality has decreased from 3.87% in 1995 to 3.58% in 2007, as shown in Table
2.1 below.
Population Projection
Using 3% as Population Growth Rate, a projected population for the years 2012 - 2017 was
calculated and is presented in Table 2.1.2. Figure 2.1.1 shows the total population and its projection for
the mentioned years. Sample calculation of projected population is illustrated below. The 3% growth
rate used is a conservative estimation of population growth rate based on the municipality’s take on
NSO’s 3.58% growth rate.
From the table shown, Pandacaqui has the largest population with a figure of 27,197 and 29,163
as based on Census 2007 and Barangay Census 2011, respectively. By the year 2017, its projected
population is 34,822 peoples, followed by the urban barangays San Antonio and Sto. Rosario, at 7,986
and 7,688 peoples, respectively.
The population of Pandacaqui surpasses other barangays with a very large discrepancy. This
scenario might be attributed to its proximity to Angeles City, which influences the movement of people
in and out of the barangay; and also its function as a resettlement area during the eruption of Mt.
Pinatubo in 1992.

Population or man resource is an essential tool for cityhood. According to RA 9009, an amending
the Section 450 of Republic Act 7160 or the Local Government Code of 1991, one of the requirements
for declaring a city is a population of 150,000 or more. Mexico’s up-to-date total population is 162,293,
which is already a passing record.

Population Density
Based on the Barangay Census for 2011, the total population count for Mexico is 162,293.
Against the total land area 12,138.807 hectares, there is a computed value of 14 peoples per hectare for
the said year. The population density (no. of persons per hectare) for each barangay is shown in Table
2.1.3. The figures presented in the table are for projected years 2012 and 2017.
A graphical illustration of the data presented in the previous table is shown in the figure below.
Urban barangays Sto. Rosario, Pandacaqui and Sto.Cristo (Masangsang) with respective 2012 projected
population densities of 70, 82 and 104. The 2017 projected population densities for the same barangays,
on the other hand are 81, 95 and 121.
The range of population density per barangay is presented in the following maps (Figure 2.1.3
and Figure 2.1.4). Both illustrate that a projected density of 8 –15 people per hectare occurs at majority
of the barangays for year 2012 and 6 –15 for 2017. Moreover, it can be observed that the heaviest
concentration of populace is present on urban barangays which are smaller in area compared to others,
like those in Sto. Rosario and Sto. Cristo (Masangsang).



Household Population
The household population of Mexico based on both NSO 2007 and Barangay Census 2011
give the same scenario as the population data. Barangay Pandacaqui still records the highest number of
households at great discrepancy in comparison to the other barangays which follow its lead particularly
San Antonio and San Jose Malino (see Table 2.1.4). This case still holds for the projected years from 2012
to 2017.

Household Density
The table below shows the projected number of households per hectare of land area for years
2012 and 2017. The barangay which has the highest household density for both 2012 and 2017 is Sto.
Cristo (Masangsang) with 15 and 18 households per hectare, respectively. These values are followed by
that of Pandacaqui and Sto. Rosario.
The urbanized condition of Sto. Cristo despite its small land area compared to that of the other
two barangays considerably effects the higher concentration of households per given hectare of land,
the same as that in the case of population density. A bar-graph is shown in Figure 2.1.5 to illustrate the
projected household density of the 43 barangays in Mexico.

POPULATION DISTRIBUTION
Education
A. Situational Analysis
Education in Mexico, Pampanga is

shaped by both public and private schools
from primary to secondary level. At
present, there are 42 schools classified
under primary level, nine (9) under
secondary level and only one (1) under
tertiary level. Some of these schools are
point-located in maps as shown in Figure
2.3.1 and Figure 2.3.2.
The only school in Mexico which offers

college education is Don Honorio Ventura
Technological State University (DHVTSU),
an extension of the Don Honorio Ventura
Technological State University Main in Bacolor.
Most of the high school graduates from

the municipality pursue their tertiary
education in colleges and universities in
San Fernando City, Angeles City and Metro
Manila.
On the other hand, there are more public

schools which offer primary and secondary
levels of education than private schools.
The 39 public schools for primary level are
administered by two (2) districts namely;
Mexico North District and South District.
Mexico North District has 21 schools while
Mexico South District has 18 schools. The
list of schools is presented in Table 2.3.1.


There are 524 teachers and 540 classrooms to support education for primary level. This shows
an over-all ratio for student-teacher of 1:36 and 1:35 for student-classroom ratio. On the other hand,
secondary level education has a total of 248 teachers and 129 classrooms which give over-all ratios of
1:40 and 1:68 for student-teacher and student-classroom, respectively. Tables 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 show the
number of teachers and classrooms available for each school in primary and secondary levels,
respectively. These conditions shall require municipal concern and assistance especially that an
increasing trend of enrollee populace is inevitable in the next five (5) years, as shown in Figure 2.3.4.
Shifting or dividing school periods into morning and afternoon classes is the common practice of
schools in secondary levels in order to accommodate the large number of enrolled students against few
available classrooms. Three of the municipal high schools experiencing this kind of scenario are the
Diosdado Macapagal High School, Don Jesus Gonzales High School and San Juan High School.
In terms of facilities, aside from the lack of classrooms, the insufficiency of essential tools for up-
todate quality of education, specifically in Information Technology, is also existent among schools both
primary and secondary. Computer education is already a must for both elementary and high school
students, since computers are already becoming a common part of our day-to-day activities. Moreover,
some school structures are dilapidated and in bad need of renovation. Lack of comfort rooms for high
schools and elementary schools is also existent. However, the municipality is building four classrooms
each year since year 2005

 PHYSICAL DATA
Macro-Site Data
Administrative Boundaries
The town lies on a flat terrain, with an elevation which is higher by one (1.0) meter compared to
San Fernando and is gradually sloping by .30 % up north. It is primarily an agricultural land with crops
ranging from rice, corn, sugar and vegetables. Livestock industries and aquaculture also thrive here.
Bisecting the vast lands of Mexico is the great Abacan River. Other rivers which pass through the
municipality and are therefore utilized for flood control and irrigation purposes these are the Mexico
River, Sapang Bungang Guinto and the Betis River.
The Municipality of Mexico used to have 37 barangays which increased to 43 barangays at present, as
enumerated below:
Acli San Juan

Gandus Sto. Domingo
Sabanilla Concepcion
San Rafael Nueva Victoria
Anao San Lorenzo
Lagundi Sto. Rosario Culubasa Pandacaqui
San Antonio San Miguel
San Roque Sapang
Balas Maisac
Laput Divisoria
San Carlos Pangatlan
San Vicente Buenavista San Nicolas Suclaban
Laug Dolores
San Jose Malino Sta. Cruz Panipuan
Masamat San Pablo
San Jose Matulid Sta. Maria Tangle
Cawayan Eden
Sto. Cristo (old name: Masangsang) Parian
San Patricio

Area And Land Use

Figure 3.4.10 presents the
proposed development in
infrastructures and land utilization
embodying the major goals of this
CLUP. As part of the aimed urban
development for the year 2017,
Mexico shall undergo land
conversions to make way for more
commercial and residential growth
particularly several barangays
Panipuan, Sapang Maisac, San
Rafael and Lagundi.
Industrialization is also one of the
challenging steps which shall be
taken by the municipality.
Adjoining Area and Land

Use
Table 3.4.2 shows the area of existing land usages against the proposed land use, as well
as the consequent increase and decrease among these areas upon the onset of the proposed
developments. Land area of 309 hectares shall be cut out of the total 8,195 hectares of agricultural lands
for conversion and development.
Approximately ninety percent (90%) of these agricultural lands are Sugar lands and only 10% are Rice
lands. Idle (67 ha) and grass lands (139 ha) shall also be subjected to land renovation. Agro-industrial
area of around 30 ha shall also be removed since they are located near the proposed urbanization.
These alterations shall give way to an increase of 3.5 % and 0.5% in residential and commercial areas,
respectively.
The conversion of idle and grass lands, as well as the sugarcane fields in the upper
barangays, into residential areas wherein low-cost housing projects shall be constructed, is one of the
major plans of the Local Government of Mexico for the next five (5) years. The sugarcane fields of the
upper barangays, although a producing agricultural area, shall be under reclassification due to the low
productivity and income brought to the people. The minimal produce of these lands can be blamed to
the lack of water and type of soil in the areas as well as the unavailability of a proximate sugar mill.
The existing agricultural area in Barangay Suclaban and Barangay Gandus is also being
eyed for development by converting it into a modern agriculture and eco-tourism spot thru the
innovative technology of “Hydroponics”.

Climate and Rainfall
The climate in Luzon is divided into four major types as identified by PAGASA (See Figure 2.2.6).
The climate in Mexico falls under
Type I, which is characterized by
two seasons; dry season
(November – April) and wet
season (May – October). The
hottest and most dry months of
the year are March, April and
May, averaging a temperature of
32 C. The rainy season starts
from June until October, with an
average temperature of 23 C.
The wet season is dominated by
the South-West monsoon. During
this period, severe weather
conditions associated with
typhoons usually occur .

The annual average rainfall over the entire municipality ranges from 2,000 mm to 2,500 mm, as
recorded by the NASA’s Tropical Rainfall Measuring Mission Satellite (TRMM) and shown in Figure 2.2.7.
The PAGASA rainfall monitoring station in Basa Airbase conforms to these recordings (See Figure 2.2.8).
The average monthly rainfall is tabulated in Table 2.2.2.
In any
month of the year, tropical cyclones may manifest over the municipality. This natural condition has a
frequency or probability of occurrence of about 20 times within a year, the highest being in the months
of July and August. Despite accompanying destructive winds and rains, tropical cyclones prove beneficial
to the municipality, since about 47% of water demands, especially by annual and perennial crops, come
from these natural events.

Access
Mexico has paved asphalt roads which connect it to major cities in Pampanga, to other
provinces and to Metro Manila. It can be accessed by vehicles from Metro Manila thru North Luzon
Expressway (NLEX). MacArthur Highway serves as another main access road aside from NLEX, which
serves as passage from Mexico to Angeles City. Olongapo – Gapan Road on the other hand, connects
transport vehicles from the municipality to provinces like Bataan, Zambales and Nueva Ecija.
The main transportation means in Mexico are jeepney and tricycle vehicles. Associations exist
among jeepney and tricycle drivers and operators. Buses are also available for provincial transport. A
parking area in front of SM in Lagundi serves as stop-over for buses traveling to Olongapo, Baguio,
Manila, Cabanatuan and other provinces
Roads
In terms of infrastructures, proposed roads as presented in the following figure shall be

constructed in order to have a more direct mode of transportation among commercially potent
barangays and to improve the line of trade and commerce in these barangays. The proposed road
number 1 shall be a direct entry and exit way from The Lakeshore and NLEX or vice-versa. Number 2
shall be a connecting road to complete the highway leading from Panipuan to the southern part of
Mexico.

In addition to the proposed new roads, the following road interconnections and improvements
are aimed for the planning period.
A. Inter-linking of Farm-to-Market Roads to create new Access Roads
1. Pangatlan to Sta. Cruz thru Looban

2. Pangatlan to Nueva Victoria
3. Nueva Victoria to San Vicente to Sta. Cruz
4. Divisoria to San Vicente to Sta. Cruz
5. Tangle to Pandacaqui
6. Gandus to Capaya, Angeles City
7. Masamat to Del Carmen, CSFP
8. San Juan to San Jose Malino Abacan Road Dike
9. Kaingin, Laug to Sta. Maria Gubat
B. Interconnection of Barangay Roads
1. Sabanilla / San Miguel to San Rafael via Beverly

2. San Antonio Traffic Diversion Route (Highway to Tinajero Street via St. Joseph’s Subd. thru a
proposed opening at Manggahan)
C. Widening of the JASA Road ( Mexico Segment)
D. Upgrading of the Licu and Third Street
E. Replacement of Steel Bailey Bridges / Construction of RCDG
1. Sto. Rosario/ San Carlos Bridge

2. Lagundi / San Jose Matulid Bridge
3. San Jose Matulid Bridge
4. Laput Bridge
5. San Miguel Bridge
6. Eden Bridge
7. San Vicente Dayat Bridge
8. San Vicente Bridge
9. San Vicente – Divisoria RCBC

PHYSICAL DATA
Micro-Site Data
Boundaries and Area

Boundaries
The municipality is composed of 43 jurisdictional units or barangays with a total land area of
11,741 hectares, based on Bureau of Land The boundaries of these barangays were delineated based on
the Cadastral Maps and on tax mapping results conducted by the Municipal Assessor’s Office (MAO),and
surveys of the Municipal Engineering Office (MEO), and Municipal Planning and Development Office
(MPDO) with the assistance of the Provincial Government. A map showing these boundaries is
generated by using Geographical Information System (GIS) Software (See Figure 2.2.2). Areas of
barangays are presented in the following table.
Area

LAND USE
Almost 70% which is equivalent to 8,195 hectares of the land resources in Mexico are utilized for
agricultural purposes. Riceland that has an area of 6,257 ha are mostly located near Abacan River.
However, high-yielding rice crops are only those located at segment of Abacan River from midstream in
barangay Anao to downstream in barangay San Lorenzo due to its adequate water supply that comes
from a large catchment area from neighboring municipalities of Arayat, Sta. Ana, and Angeles City. The
soil type also contributes to the said rice productivity.
The Sugarland (colored red in Figure 3.4.1) in barangays Gandus, Suclaban, Culubasa, Acli, Eden,
Camuning, and Panipuan with a total of 1,506 ha are the most un-productive agricultural crops in the
municipality due to its inadequate water supply and its sandy soil type. In addition, the sugar milling in
Hacienda Luisita in Tarlac is relatively far from these areas which cause the drying of sugar cane lost its
content. With this situation, the municipality is eyeing to dispose this type of agriculture and transform
it into a residential, recreational, and eco-tourism area due to its proximity in the North Expressway as
well as its proximity to the two urbanized neighboring cities of San Fernando and Angeles City
Figure 3.4.2 shows the grouping of the different crops of Figure 3.4.1 into one agricultural
classification and showing the different classifications of the built-up areas into residential, commercial,
institutional, and industrial use as prescribed in the new CLUP Guidebook of HLURB.

Vegetation
Agriculture and Agro-Industry
More than 80% of Mexico is attributed to agricultural use; out of which 6,257 hectares of land is
planted with rice and corn in consecutive seasons. Other agricultural usages include mango orchards,
sugarcane plantation, trees and backyard-raised crops. Figure 2.4.1 represents the percentage
composition of the agricultural land use prevalent in Mexico. Agricultural area data presented in Table
2.4.1 are GIS-generated as based on actual ground investigations and workshop consultation with
barangay officials of respective barangays. Agro-industrial areas are also presented, encompassing
fishponds, poultries and piggeries which are currently in operation. Figure 2.4.2 illustrates the map of
agricultural land classification in the whole Municipality of Mexico.
Agro-industry in Mexico is characterized by fishponds, poultry and piggery. Only a few moderate
to large-scaled piggeries and poultries are still operating in the municipality, particularly in Acli,
Panipuan, Nueva Victoria and Gandus. The largest fishponds are in Sto. Domingo.



According to the municipal-assisting Department of Agriculture, the total production area

devoted to commit irrigated rice is 6,368.48 hectares in 2010. This area has produced to 31842 metric
tons of rice which is equivalent to a cash profit of Php 541,314,000.00. Other details of production and
corresponding profit of different crops from year 2006 to 2010 are presented in tables 2.4.2 through
2.4.5.

Topography
The entire municipality is

characterized by a relatively flat
topography which is hence suitable for any
type of residential, commercial, industrial
and agricultural development. Its elevation
in the northern portion, particularly at
Sapang Maisac, to the southern portion at
Dolores Piring, constantly reduces from
high ground. Based on the NAMRIA
topographic map, the average elevation of
Sapang Maisac is about 60.0 m (MSL
datum) while Dolores Piring is about 2.5 m,
both at a horizontal distance of 20.0 km, as
shown in Figure 2.2.3.
The distribution of ground slopes is

then calculated from the Digital Elevation
Model and is then presented in Figure
2.2.4.
The total land area of the

municipality is longitudinally divided by the
Abacan River. The western side of the said
river comprises 2/3 of the land portion and
the remaining in the eastern side. The
approximate bank-to-bank width of the
river is about 135.0 m.
The ample width of this river is one

of the major constraints which the
municipality encounters in putting-up
access roads which shall laterally connect
the opposite sides of the river, not to
mention that such roads shall require
longer, durable, and expensive bridges.

Watershed and River Systems

Surface waters of the Municipality which accumulate into the Abacan River topographically
originate from Angeles City and other northern portion of the town; while that what accumulates at
Betis River comes from the Municipality of Sta. Ana. SCTEX is about 10km away from the town proper.
The accumulated water then concentrates in the Mexico-Bungang Guinto-Abacan River junction,
situated in the boundaries of barangays Sto. Rosario, San Lorenzo and San Antonio. The amount of
water from Abacan is divided into two confluence rivers namely Mexico and Bungang Guinto. The basin
of Mexico, as well as its natural water systems, is presented in Figure 2.2.9.
Mexico River runs along the municipality’s commercial and densely inhabited residential areas,
and then passes through the more populated area of San Fernando City. This scenario presents a threat
to the economic and social conditions of the municipality should the downstream of the river passing
the City of San Fernando become poorly managed. On the other hand, Bungang Guinto River annually
affects the agricultural productivity as well as the situation of the residents in the low-lying barangays of
San Jose Matulid, San Lorenzo, Dolores Piring, and a part of San Antonio.

WATERSHED MANAGEMENT
The natural drainage systems rejuvenating the lands of Mexico are Abacan, Mexico, Betis and
Bungang Guinto. Abacan River is divided into three segments (Upper, Middle, and Lower segments). The
Upper segment is the portion that traverses barangays Tangle, Culubasa, and San Jose Malino; Middle
segment traverses barangays San Juan, Concepcion, and Laput; and the Lower segment traverses
barangays San Patricio and Sto. Rosario.
The Mexico river segment includes barangays Parian, Sto. Cristo, and Lagundi and the Bungang
Guinto river segment includes barangays San Antonio, San Jose Matulid, and Dolores Piring.

Existing structures

Existing industry

XI. SITE SELECTION AND JUSTIFICATION
The most critical part in formulating a project for a proposal is to select a suitable site wherein
several considerations involve. It should be accessible for both private vehicles and public as well.
The selected site is a 54,573 square meter that is potent to be construct and develop.
THE PROPOSED SITE – Lagundi, Masamat Mexico, Pmapanga

The site is situated near the town proper of mexico pampanga and is located in Lagundi
Masamat Mexico, Pampanga. It has a total lot area of 54, 573 sqm. Aproximately 400 meters
“bearing” of the site locates wilcon depot and is 5 min away from SM city Pampanga. It faces the
O.G road which is totally accessible for the commuters and private vehicles. An abandoned railway
parallel to the og road lies beneith the site which is now converted in a service road that interlinks
San jose city of san fernando and the town proper of mexico pampanga.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SITE

o Sufficient lot area for the new proposed relocation of the Mexico Municipal Hall with Sports
Center.
o The terrain of the municipality is relatively flat making it more workable and accessible for all
type of users and workers.
 Ensured accessibility for both private and public vehicles.

XII. BASE MAPS
ZONING MAP

URBAN BASE MAP

LAND USE MAP

HYDRO GEOLOGIC MAP

SOIL MAP

SLOPE MAP

GEOLOGIC MAP

Protected Areas, Fault Zone
The municipality has no protected areas such as NIPAS, AD, and Forest Reserve as well as Fault
Zones.
Flooding
Flood prone areas are barangays located in the southern portion of the municipality as shown in
Figure 3.4.7. The inundation map was processed based from the answers of the locality about the flood
depth during typhoon Ondoy(September, 2009) and Pedring (September, 2011). Eliminating areas with
flood depths >1m, the remaining suitable area is presented in Figure 3.4.8.

The Municipality of Mexico, like other towns in Pampanga, is also beleaguered with floods
brought by seasonal typhoons and heavy rains. The existence of large scouring rivers and bisecting
narrow creeks, and also the wide areas of low-lying rice fields which are easily inundated, fuel the
detrimental effects of flood to human lives and other sectors. The latest typhoon “Pedring” which has
directly hit the Central and Northern parts of Luzon on September 27–28, 2011, has greatly flooded
several barangays in the municipality and even forced some families to evacuate to a safer place.
Severely inundated barangays included the lower parts of Lagundi, San Pablo, San Lorenzo, Parian,
Balas, San Jose Matulid and San Carlos (Figure 2.7.1). Evacuees from the said barangays were relocated
to schools, chapels and barangay halls with the assistance of the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council and the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

THEMATIC MAP

SOIL SUSTAINABILITY FOR AGRICULTURAL USES

WEATHER MAP

ELEVATION / CONTOUR MAP



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A PROPOSED MUNICIPAL HALL SPORTS CENTER COMPLEX IN MEXICO PAMPANGA

II. STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

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III. TITLE JUSTIFICATION AND SUB-TITLE JUSTIFICATION

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IV. ARCHITECTURAL THESIS GOALS/ OBJECTIVES/ STRATEGIES

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V. SCOPE OF THE STUDY

VI. PURPOSE/ RELEVANCE/ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE THESIS

Comfort: Occupant-adjustable temperature, ventilation, lighting, acoustic, and furniture systems

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VII. REVIEW OF RELATED LITIRATURE AND STUDIES

A. BACOOR GOVERNMENT CENTER

The Bacoor Government Center or

The City Government of Bacoor is the

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B. TAGUM CITY HALL

Tagum, officially the City of Tagum,

Will this be the start of Philippines going futuristic?

The floor area of the City hall is about 9,000

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C. THE NEW GOVERNMENT CENTER

BACOLOD CITY – In either politics or finance, there is always a nerve center.

In his State of the Nation Address (SOCA)

In his reference to his blueprint for the

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If one would imagine Cotabato City solely from how media

The Malay influence on the Old City Hall

E. MARIKINA SPORT CENTER

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VIII. THEORETICAL/ CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

IX. METHODOLOGY OF RESEARCH

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Population Growth Rate

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Education in Mexico, Pampanga is

The only school in Mexico which offers

Most of the high school graduates from

On the other hand, there are more public

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Acli San Juan

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Area And Land Use

Adjoining Area and Land

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Climate and Rainfall

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A. Inter-linking of Farm-to-Market Roads to create new Access Roads