BONIFACIO

GLOBAL CITY
Background of the Study
A. History of the Place
1902- under U.S. government -- Fort McKinley
Used to be an area for military purposes (Military base)
1957- turned over to Philippine government. Became Fort Bonifacio, named
after the Father of Philippine Revolution---Andres Bonifacio.
2003- Bonifacio Global City was developed by Ayala Land, Inc. and Evergreen
Holdings, Inc. in partnership with Bases Conversion and Development Authority.
Background of the Study
B.) Present-Day
Bonifacio Global City is now
a world-class business and
residential center.

SWOT Analysis
Strengths
Traffic rules and regulations are strictly observed.
Clean place.
Secured places for visitors (Serendra and Bonifacio High
Street).
Being a business and residential area. People living within
the area can work nearby.

Weaknesses
Only 2 hotels are present in the area.



Opportunities
Market Market is still visited by a lot of people, which may
entice more people to visit other attractions in the place.
DPWHs plan to build a bridge to connect BGC and
Ortigas Center will increase the accessibility of the place.
BCDAs plan to turn the World War II Tunnel into a
museum and tourist attraction.
BGC bus from Ayala.

Threats
The issue of presence of illegal-drugs laboratory in the
area.

Objectives
To make a list of the existing tourist attractions.
To know more about the war tunnel.
To know if there are any issues regarding the BGC bus and its route
or issues about the accessibility of the place.
To plot attractions and bus route in BGC using GIS.
To do a site and character analysis of the place.
Significance of the Study
GIS of attractions in the city
- It shows that the city is not only a business district but it also have cultural and
historical significance.
- Shows the relationship between the bus routes and the landmarks.
- Shows what are the needs of the place (if there are any).
Increases the awareness of the people that the city has a potential as a tourism
destination.
To recommend the development of the war tunnel as soon as possible before the
future developments affect the remaining area of the tunnel.


Conceptual Framework
Data
Gathering
Ocular Visit
BGC website
Related Online
Articles
Interviews
Marion Mamauag :
President Of BCDA
Mr. Bimbo M. Aquino
: BGC Bus office head
Input to
GIS
Plotting
Observation
Used the
map from
wikimapia
Plotting for
the base map
Different
layers to show
the elements of
the place
Site Analysis
Character
Analysis
Methodology
Data Gathering
Ocular visit
BGC website
Related online articles

Interviews with key informants
Mr. Bimbo M. Aquino BGC Bus Office Head
President Marion Mamauag BCDA President

Plotting of the gathered data
Used the map from wikimapia as reference for plotting the base map.
Different layers to show the elements of the place (Roads, attractions, divisions, BGC bus route, and etc.).


Site and Character Analysis
Site and Character Analysis through observation.

Criteria Building
Where is the best place to build another hotel?

Spatial Analysis
Use geoprocessing (Buffering and Clipping)
Apply the criteria


Analysis & Results
The Trees
Composed of three
interlocking trees, this
art piece crafted by
Reynato Paz Contreras
stands as a testament
to Mother Earth and
her strong, unifying
nature.
Balanghai
A derivative of the
word barangay,
this is Leo
Gerardo
Leonardos tribute
to the Filipino
communitys spirit
of hope and
cooperation.

Kasaysayan
Bawat Oras
A 16-meter brass
and cement
sculpture by Juan
Sajid de Leon Imao,
of a sundial with
seven paper-like
dolls representing
the 7,100 islands of
the Philippines.

Ang Supremo
A brass and bronze
tribute to Andres
Bonifacio by Ben-
Hur G. Villanue,
celebrating the
working class heros
struggle for the
nations freedom.

Transformation
A grand and
breathtaking sculpture
of stacked laminated
glass that mirrors
Luzon, Visayas, and
Mindanao. See this
masterpiece by
Architect Lor Calma
sparkle brightly at
night!

Kalikasan
According to Jerry
Araos, you are a part
of nature. So for worn
out city dwellers, this
immaculate garden is a
perfect respite after a
long tiresome day.
Here, you can get
back to nature without
really leaving home.

Pasasalamat
Ferdie Cacnios
brass
representation of
two fishermens
humble expression
of gratitude to
God for a
bountiful harvest.

Track 30th
A park designed
with a jogging path,
yoga and exercise
lawn, fitness art, and
a meditation garden
with interactive art
installations made
of recycled
materials.

Terra 28th
The park features
interactive
playground art
installations where
children can recreate
old yet well-loved
Filipino games such
as Piko, Holen,
Luksong Baka, and
Habulang Taya.

Turf BGC
Play football in the
countrys first-ever
artificial football turf!
Whether during
weekdays or
weekends, residents
and office workers can
join friendly pickup
games with fellow
football enthusiasts
from inside and
outside the city.
Mind Museum
Its the first-ever
world-class science
museum in the
country. With 5 main
galleries and over 250
interactive exhibits,
the Mind Museum is
able to nurture young
and inquisitive minds
in a fun and creative
way.
BGC
Impromptu
Be entertained
with the artistry of
various street
performers and
musicians while
you shop and dine
in Bonifacio High
Street!
War Tunnel
It was 1992 when AFP gave the
tunnel to The Fort.
BCDA (Bases Conversion and
Development Authority) plans to
convert it into a historical museum
but they did not start yet with the
plan.
Not open to public for safety. It is
150-200 meters beneath the city.
For site visit, it requires permit.
Only 730 meters remain
unaffected.
Bonifacio Global City Bus
Unit and Capacity:
BGC Bus: 19 units; 37 seats
HM Transport: 22 Units; 56 seats
Common problem is the waiting time of passengers.
Bus stop relocations because of ongoing building construction of some areas
(safety concerns).
Numbers of bus stops were minimized to avoid unloading anywhere in the city,
to maximize the trips and avoid delays in time of arrivals and departure.
Only Bonifacio Transport is allowed because it is a private estate.

Attractions
Central Route
East Route
West Route
Site Analysis
Mostly residential towers and office buildings.
Most of the residential buildings can be found in Crescent Park West and
Bonifacio South.
Bonifacio Center is the shopping and dining district of the place. There are many
good restaurants and clothing stores.
West Route bus stops are near the art installations. East Route bus stops are near
the shopping district.
There will be Shangri-La Hotel in the city which will open in 2015.
There are enough parking spaces.
There are clubs/bar&restos in the Bonifacio center as well.
The BGC bus provides 24 hrs. service.
Art installations can be seen near the entry and exit points of BGC Bus.

Visitors of Market! Market! are the usual people that can be found in any other malls.
Though, visitors of the Bonifacio Center are more of high-end people.
Prices are high in Bonifacio Center.
People from the Technology Center (Main Office) are approachable.
Guards in Bonifacio Center are kind.
Place is safe (in general).
There are parks are clean and quiet.
BGC Bus drivers are nice.
The place gives importance to Arts.
Public art installations portray significant information about the country.


Character Analysis
Criteria (for hotel placement)

Must be in a good environment.
Near the attractions (within 700 meters)
Walking distance to Bonifacio center (800 meters)
Recommendations
BCDA should start developing the war tunnel so that people can visit it and
appreciate its historical value.
If they are not going to start developing the tunnel yet, they should consider
this for future physical developments of the place so that the remaining area of
the tunnel wont be affected.
BGC should publicize the city not only as a business and residential district but
also an art district.
Maintain the cleanliness, order and security of the city.