| Title | Resurfacing the Spirit of the Place; An Urban Design Study of Historic Santa Ana Streetscapes |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Authors | Estacio, Dennis, Anthony Sarmiento, Marion Arizabal, and Crystle Viloria-Libiran |
| Journal | International Journal of Scientific Research & Growth |
| Volume | 4 |
| Abstract | Santa Ana de Sapa, known today as Santa Ana is an old pre-colonial settlement in Manila and is the first Franciscan Mission Town outside of Intramuros. It houses rich records of tangible and intangible heritage of old Manila that has been passed down for generations and generations up to the present date. Unfortunately, these historical records may it be the built or intangible is in peril. Santa Ana was one of the oldest residential districts in Manila located at the banks of the Pasig River. It used to be a busy marketplace, where cascoes (small wooden boats) traversed the Pasig River to sail all the way to the Laguna de Bay. The old Kingdom of Namayan once stood here. Before the Spanish conquistadors arrived, this was the kingdom that ruled over what is now Mandaluyong, Makati, Pasay, and the Manila districts of Pandacan and Paco. During the Spanish period, this could have been Manila’s Forbes Park. The home of landed Manileños and prominent personalities, wealthy families built grand houses near the Pasig River, attracted by the cool breeze and the proximity to what was once the main artery for travel. The study aims to: (1) Resurface its historical and social significance through investigation and research of its historical context, its heritage structures and its overall physical and urban design fabric, (2) Identify the modern issues enveloping its heritage conservation, and (3) Develop conservation policies and design guidelines specifically in its major heritage core. The study utilized the quantitative and qualitative methods. To pursue the objective of the study, the researcher conducted documentation procedures. Archival resources were reviewed to establish the historical context. Review of varied sources, SWOT Analysis as well as Mapping and Inventory that dealt with the Santa Ana Heritage. Historical, social and cultural records as well as the existing conservation management plan were also studied. Conclusively, Santa Ana is in the brink of decay from the researchers’ perspectives. What can be done is highlighting its historical significance and bringing in the community to partake in the conservation and stewardship efforts of Santa Ana. A conservation policy and design guideline were proposed to guide stakeholders and the community in general as to how its present and future development would be. An urban design visualization is also done to support the proposed design guidelines.
Keywords — historical, preservation, guidelines, conservation |
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