THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) wants to overhaul the master development plan for Bonifacio Global City (BGC) and has partnered with professional services firm SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV) for what it calls a “people-first revamp.”
“We want to make sure that BGC continues to become more people-centric, with greater focus on open spaces, mobility, and transportation,” BCDA President and CEO Joshua Bingcang said in a statement on Monday.
The BCDA and SGV will undertake a nine-month consultation and technical study process to update the over two-decade old plan for the area, which used to be a military base.
The process “will involve data-driven urban analysis, visioning workshops, and engagement with key stakeholders to align development strategies with existing policies and infrastructure capacity,” the BCDA said.
The updated plan will integrate contemporary urban planning principles with a stronger emphasis on public spaces, streetscape improvements and active mobility, the agency said.
One component will be the review and strategic reallocation of BCDA’s gross floor area entitlements to ensure that the pace of development matches infrastructure capacity, optimize land use and value, and identify underutilized areas for potential development or sale, it added.
The BCDA said that updating the master development plan was necessary to address challenges such as traffic congestion, infrastructure constraints, climate risks, and the need for more inclusive and accessible mobility in a maturing central business district.
The update is expected to support long-term investments, generate employment, and improve mobility and accessibility for workers, residents and visitors.
It is also aligned with the Marcos government’s socioeconomic agenda by advancing sustainable urban development, efficient land use, and investment-driven growth, the BCDA said.
