Las metas que se han propuesto los colectivos juveniles

Land use planning is now the primary concern among development planners as the City of Lapu-Lapu, now a highly-urbanized city, gears toward the next century.

The main issue is how to put Lapu-Lapu City in a better perspective for future development, in line with internalization strategy of the Cebu Integrated Area Development Master Plan while preserving and enhancing the natural environment consistent with the thrust of environmental protection, disaster-resillent and with consideration of being a prime tourist destination in the Philippines.

In the updating of the Lapu-Lapu City Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), there are basic considerations which were adopted so that full utilization of the land will be realized. One of these is the existence of the international airport at the heart of the city, the existing Mactan Export Processing Zones and the existing Tourism activities especially on the eastern coast of the Island. Other considerations also are the provision of commercial uses along the roads which will address the needs of its adjacent land uses. And the major consideration being adopted is the plan of the city to develop a reclamation project in the northern part of the city.

In the preparation of the updated CLUP, the proposed land use plan must focus on the limited land area of the City and the heavy demand for utilities such as water and power.

The demand and pressure exerted by both the industrial and tourism sectors needs prioritization of the issues, strategies under certain parameters.

Commercial Area

61

The proposed urban and commercial area for Lapu-Lapu City is expanded from the present location at the Poblacion and Pajo to cover the entire stretch from the Poblacion up to the MEPZ boundary and widens up to the airport boundary. This area will service the commercial requirements for the industry and other support service sectors.

Additionally, the presence of an international airport will create an international office hub in this area where international companies may put up their regional offices, especially those which cater to freight handling and communications business.

The commercial area extends from the western portion traversing across the city, passing through Barangay Gun-ob up to Barangay Marigondon. Another commercial agglomeration will be set up in Marigondon, Suba-basbas, Babag, Canjulao, Pajac and Bankal areas to service the tourism zone at the eastern shoreline. This urban and commercial expansion will utilize strips of the areas on both sides of the Mactan Circumferential Road and City Roads.

In Olango Island, a commercial district will be established at the heart of Barangay Sta, Rosa where the wharf/ferry landing is located. This will serve the commercial needs of the island. The commercial district will extend on both sides of the

In the proposed reclamation project of the city, commercial districts will be developed to service the requirements of the tourism, housing and industry sectors of which the reclamation are mainly designed for,

Tourism

Under the proposed tourism development, the eastern strip of Mactan Island stretching from Barangay Punta Engaño in the North to Barangay Suba-Basbas in the South covering portions of Barangays Mactan, Maribago, Marigondon and Agus are being reserved for tourism purposes. Likewise, a considerable area in the proposed MNRDP is also allotted for tourism development.

The tourism zone will house world class beaches, resorts and hotels that may range from cottage type or low rise structures to high-density high-rise buildings catering to the high-end market. Other related support establishments will intersperse the area. The zone will cater foreign and domestic visitors. The zone will also have convention centers both

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2010-2020 Vol. I

compared to that of the main Mactan Island in the sense that the preservation of ecology will be the prime concern in tourism development. This eco-tourism type of activity will promote sustainable development of the rich ecological system of the area.

The Tourism area of Olango will be anchored on the adjacent environmentally protected area of the Olango Wildlife Sanctuary. To a greater degree than possible, tourism in this island should be limited to daytime visitors, prompting day tour arrangements, where visitors stay at mainland Mactan and visit Olango during daytime.

In the long term, tourism activities in Lapu-Lapu City, especially on the high-end, international scenario will be concentrated on tourism islands to be reclaimed in the north.

Residential Area

The residential area of Lapu-Lapu City is proposed to be situated in Barangays Gun-ob, Canjulao, Babag, Calawisan, Bankal, Pajac, Basak, Maribago, Mactan and Agus.

The residential area in the island of Olango, is proposed to be located at Barangays Sta.

Rosa, Talima, Baring, Tingo, Caw-oy, Sabang and San Vicente.

A socialized housing is also proposed to be developed in Barangay Canjulao.

Environmental Protection

The coastline of Barangays Suba-basbas, Basak, Babag and Calawisan facing the Municipality of Cordova shall be declared as environmentally protected zone.

Recreational Area/Park/Green

To preserve a wholesome and balanced land use, certain areas of the city will have to be kept open and green. These are designated as recreational areas and areas for parks and open spaces.

A strip of land between the two bridges at the Mactan side is proposed for a new recreational park. Areas that are designated as green or open space including those found within residential subdivisions may also serve as a recharge area for the city’s underground water. Parks, greens and open spaces are also designated in the proposed north and south reclamation projects.

Industrial/Special Economic Zone/ICT Park 63

The attractiveness of Lapu-Lapu City to export processing industries prompted the development planners to expand the present industrial land.

Due to limited land for expansion, industrial areas are proposed in Mactan North Reclamation and Mactan South Reclamation Projects.

Airport

The present size and area of the Mactan Cebu International Airport is currently shared with Mactan Benito Ebuen Air Base with a total land area of 797 hectares.

Institutional

Institutional areas are where the schools, churches, government centers, hospitals and other related public and social service facilities are to be located, as projected on the future land use of the city. These facilities do not necessarily occupy so much large space.

Memorial Parks/Cemeteries

The existing privately-owned memorial park should be preserved and should maintain its beautiful aesthetics. Cemeteries within the city will have to be enhanced and improved.

Another proposed site to be developed by the city will be located in Barangay Suba-basbas and Mactan to address the needs in the southern and eastern parts of the island.

Mactan North Reclamation Development Project (MNRDP)

The MNRDP, established as a Special Economic Zone by the President is now on the pre-implementation phase. The proposed island-type reclamation is about 400 hectares and is divided into four (4) island-areas or lots separated by waterways. The breakdown of the general land use plan of the proposed MNRDP is shown below:

Comprehensive Land Use Plan 2010-2020 Vol. I Lot A – Port & Port Related Development Zone 92 23 Lot B – Airport Clearance Area (low impact dev’t) 70 17.5 Lot C – Town Center and Commercial Zone 78 19.5 Lot D – Tourism, Resorts & Retirement Village 40 10

Open Spaces, Roads and other green areas 120 30

TOTAL 400 100

Shown below is the Proposed Land Use Plan of Lapu-Lapu City by Percent Distribution.