Tarlac State University

College of Architecture and Fine Arts

San Isidro Campus, Tarlac City

SPECIALIZATION 2

Submitted by:

Barlaan, Krizzia Camille L.

Lacsina, Richelle Joy M.

Quiambao, Joana Carolina P.

Ramos, Synara Sophia O.

Udiong, Kenneth T.
Introduction

Tarlac City is located at the center of the province, bounded on the north by the municipalities of
Gerona and Santa Ignacia, Victoria and La Paz on the east, San Jose on the west and Capas and Concepcion
on the south. This is also the location of Tarlac River. It is a first class and capital city of the province of Tarlac.
According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 342,493 people.

The urban area of Tarlac City is estimated to have a total area of 4,549.15 hectares, which is 10.69%
of the total area of Tarlac City. The existing urban growth pattern of Tarlac City is considered mainly as linear,
which is evident in the existence of commercial establishments and residences along McArthur Highway, and
other barangay roads.

S.W.O.T

Strengths

Tarlac is basically an agricultural province. Sugar cane and rice are one of the primary products of the
city.

Weakness

Irrigation development remains low

Damaged dike
Lack of power, domestic, and telecommunication facilities
Motor vehicles are the chief means of transportation used in the city.
Tricycles are the major contributors to traffic congestion. (There is no proper terminal for tricycle
operators, thus they should be provided.)
lack of traffic management (Internal access and connectivity)
lack of parking areas and sidewalks and pedestrians
unspecified loading and unloading public vehicles
lack of drainage and sewerage system (flow of irrigation canals)
improve water services
improvements of power reliability and efficiency

Opportunity

Tarlac being the capital city is considered the center of business and trade within the province.
The city leads in the provision of primary or higher-level services particularly for industrial,
commercial, residential, institutional and recreational purposes.
Small scale irrigation project systems (SSIPs) are distributed and installed to provide supplemental
irrigation to rainfed rice-based areas in the region.
Construct additional bypasses, flyovers, or underpass structures in the city

Threats

The urban growth and rapid urbanization of the city brings some adverse impact upon the
environment.
Land degradation this result of soil erosion due to deforestation, unscientific farming methods and
infrastructure development
Natural disasters