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Study on the Space Formation of Spanish Urban Core of Davao City (philippines)

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study discusses the urban formation and composition of Davao, one of the latest Spanish cities founded in the Philippines. Through fieldwork and data collection, this study clarifies the major aspects regarding the urban structure of Davao’s urban core from a historical perspective. Unique elements regarding the block shape, street dimensions, and house typologies from the Spanish colonial period have been identified. These results provide a new perspective on the historical significance of Davao’s urban core, which in turn will help urban planners devise urban strategies to reconcile the past and the present in this historical area of Davao City.

Source: Journal of Architecture and Planning (Transactions of AIJ)

DOI: 10.3130/aija.91.791

Authors: Juan Ramon JIMENEZ VERDEJO, Jesus Alberto PULIDO ARCAS

Institutions: University of Shiga Prefecture, The University of Tokyo

Language: English

Topic: Urban Design and Spatial Analysis

Subfield: Building and Construction

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7147055610

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