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    Valenzuela City is working to increase urban green spaces to improve quality of life for residents. It currently has 3 existing parks but is developing 2 more parks and a bike lane. Green spaces are important for people to connect with nature in urban areas. Standards recommend a minimum of 9-50 square meters of green space per person. Valenzuela City needs 705 hectares of green space based on population but currently only has 2.28 hectares across 3 parks. The local government understands the need to balance industry and green spaces to achieve a sustainable and livable city.

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    Valenzuela City is working to increase urban green spaces to improve quality of life for residents. It currently has 3 existing parks but is developing 2 more parks and a bike lane. Green spaces are important for people to connect with nature in urban areas. Standards recommend a minimum of 9-50 square meters of green space per person. Valenzuela City needs 705 hectares of green space based on population but currently only has 2.28 hectares across 3 parks. The local government understands the need to balance industry and green spaces to achieve a sustainable and livable city.

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    Valenzuela City is working to increase urban green spaces to improve quality of life for residents. It currently has 3 existing parks but is developing 2 more parks and a bike lane. Green spaces are important for people to connect with nature in urban areas. Standards recommend a minimum of 9-50 square meters of green space per person. Valenzuela City needs 705 hectares of green space based on population but currently only has 2.28 hectares across 3 parks. The local government understands the need to balance industry and green spaces to achieve a sustainable and livable city.

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    Valenzuela City is working to increase urban green spaces to improve quality of life for residents. It currently has 3 existing parks but is developing 2 more parks and a bike lane. Green spaces are important for people to connect with nature in urban areas. Standards recommend a minimum of 9-50 square meters of green space per person. Valenzuela City needs 705 hectares of green space based on population but currently only has 2.28 hectares across 3 parks. The local government understands the need to balance industry and green spaces to achieve a sustainable and livable city.

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    Juan Dela Cruz May 13, 2021

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    Valenzuela City Support SDG

    SDG#15 Life on Land

    In solidarity with the theme “Restore Our Earth” for the 51st Earth Day celebration today, April 22,
    Valenzuela City continues to solidify its efforts to restore the earth one green space at a time.

    Already with three (3) existing parks, a fishing village, and a mini-park -- two (2) more parks and a bike
    lane are in the pipeline.

    As urbanization spread rapidly across the metropolis, it has become increasingly challenging for people
    to commune with nature. With this, creating more open spaces and turning them into sustainable parks
    is high on Valenzuela City’s priority list.

    Green and good

    Simply put, greening refers to the process of converting living spaces into its greener, more eco-friendly
    version, usually by planting trees or seedlings. It may also necessitate incorporating more
    environmentally friendly systems to modern infrastructure or one’s environment.
    Urban green spaces pertain to pieces of land that are partially or entirely covered with vegetation. It
    may include parks, gardens, playgrounds, sports fields, walking trails, and plazas.

    SDG# Climate Action

    To help the City in urban green space planning, the standards approach must be employed. Through
    careful urban planning, each inhabitant is guaranteed access to utilize green spaces and fully enjoy the
    socio-economic and environmental aspects of city living.

    The provision of urban green spaces to its citizens allows for the establishment of a liveable city and
    promotes sustainable urban development.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) suggests that each city should allot a minimum of 9 sq. m.
    (0.0009 hectares) to as much as 50 sq.m. (0.005 hectares) of green space per person. These spaces must
    be safe, functional, accessible, and extensive enough to exceed the minimum space requirement for the
    city to be deemed as one of the most liveable.

    While a study conducted by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme showed that an urban
    area with a minimum density of 150 dwellers per hectare has a generally accepted minimum standard
    for public space of 45%. Of this percentage, 15% is for green space.
    Valenzuela City, with its population of 664,614 and total land area of 4,700.83 hectares, has a
    population density of 141.38 persons per hectare. A total of 705.12 hectares must be allotted for green
    spaces.

    The City’s first three (3) parks, the 1.09-hectare Valenzuela City People's Park, the 1.10-hectare
    Valenzuela City Family Park, and the 0.09-hectare Polo Park, has a combined land area of only 2.28
    hectares.

    The City Government of Valenzuela is never new to the concept of liveability and creating more urban
    green spaces. The local government understands the need to provide for a sustainable and an improved
    quality of life to its residents, aiming to achieve the equilibrium between its vibrant industry and its green
    spaces. Valenzuela City can only hope for a stronger sense of cooperation among Valenzuelanos – as more
    projects are now underway to not only improve Valenzuela as a liveable city but also as a community.

    Reference:

    Divina, Rodelia. April 20, 2021. “ Valenzuela City Earth Day 2021: Restoring the Earth through more green
    spaces.” Retrieved on May 13, 2021 from https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1073093.

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