VALUE HIGH/Very
URBAN -It has a high degree of impact to the
community due to its clear identity and
“sense of place”
- The historic district/area is accessible
and can be easily located
- The historic structures are intact
together with other historic structures;
the historic structures comprise a historic
district.
- The new structures respect the historic
district in terms of its height, texture, and
density
- The historic district is pedestrian
friendly and has a lively environment.
AESTHETIC -The building is eye-catching
-It is very recognizable and it shows a
very clear representation of its
architecture during its time
-It is clean and fully- maintained
-It shows no unnecessary markings
-It is surrounded by a pleasant
environment
-the building fits in the setting of the
urban fabric
-it shows sentimental deterioration.
TECHNICAL -The method of construction used is
unique and reflects the past customs,
social and religious practices of the past.
-The structure has a very high potential
to become an archaeological site due to
existing archaeological evidences like
excavated Chinese ceramics, and etc.
MEDIUM
-Its degree of impact is significant to a certain
sector of the community
- There are difficulties in locating the site but can
be manageable.
-The historic structures in the district are not
very concentrated in an area
-Some new structures respect the historic
district.
-Activities can be held but only few are
organized.
-It is slightly maintained
-Although weakly recognizable, somehow the
architectural style still resembles
-It contains little unnecessary markings.
-The construction method used is a transition
between old and new construction techniques.
-The structure may have potential to become an
archaeological site.
CONTRIBUTORY/Low
-Its degree of impact is significant to a minority
in the community
- The historical structure is hard to find.
-The historical structures are scattered and not
in one place.
-The new structures do not relate to the
historic structures.
-The historic district is dangerous for activities.
-It is not eye-catching
-It has little or no maintenance at all
-It shows an unclear representation of the
architecture during its time
-It has a lot of unnecessary markings and has
meaningless deteriorations.
-The construction method is common today
and leans more on modern technology and
materials already.
-The structure has low potential to become an
archaeological site.
SOCIAL -Source of Basic Needs
-Source of livelihood
-Gathering place of the people in the
community or the locals
HISTORIC -If the structure has been influenced by a
historical event that helped shape the
evolution of the whole nation (Macro)
-If the structure has been influenced by
someone who is known nationwide
-If the structure influenced the culture of
the whole nation
-Representative of Spanish
Colonization
-Limited to the immediate community because
the place is not very known
-If the structure has been influenced by a
historical event that helped shape the
evolution of the city (Micro)
-If the structure has been influenced by
someone who is known locally
-If the structure influenced the culture
locally.
-Representative of American occupation
-It is only significant or known to the people
who knows the owners the place
-It is only significant or known to the people
who knows what the place offers / provides
-No Historic events
-No Historic Themes
-Representative of Post American
occupation and later