PRINCIPLES OF LIVABILITY

In order to assess the effectiveness of the developments which will be introduced to Binondo, it is important to
consider factors concerning the livability of the area. The Economist Intelligence Unit is an organization which analyzes
and assesses the livability of different cities in the world. It is described as the most comprehensive and far-reaching of
all livability ranking systems. EIU uses 40 livability indicators that are grouped under five weighted categories. (Kashef,
2016)

STABILITY HEALTHCARE CULTURE AND EDUCATION INFRASTRUCTURE

ENVIRONMENT
Prevalence of Availability of private Humidity/ Temperature Rating Availability of Quality of road network
petty crime healthcare Discomfort of climate to private Quality of Public transport
Prevalence of Quality of private travelers education Quality of internal links
violent crime healthcare Level of corruption Quality of Availability of good quality
Threat of terror Availability of public Social/ Religious restrictions private housing
Threat of military healthcare Level of censorship education Quality of energy provision
conflict Quality of public Sporting availability Public education Quality of water provision
Threat of civil healthcare indicators
Cultural availability Quality of
unrest/ conflict Availability of over-the- Food and Drink telecommunications
counter drugs
Consumer goods and services
General Healthcare
Indicators
Source: EIU, 2016

There are factors such as level of corruption which is beyond the scope of architecture. Issues and problems
regarding these factors will be addressed with proper ordinances, rules, and regulations. As with other professions, the
success of the development is always accompanied by proper implementation and discipline among its users.

Livability factors such as in the stability category is an example of issues solved by proper planning and
implementation of developments. Architecture can provide passive solutions through interventions and architectural
elements but the improvement of overall livability is a two-way relationship between