The Bases Conversion and Development Authority is moving to reshape Bonifacio Global City as it tapped SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. to craft a people-first update of the district’s master development plan.
The updated framework will serve as a practical guide for the next phase of growth in the business district, more than 20 years after the original plan was established, to ensure the area remains resilient and responsive to evolving urban needs.
“We want to make sure that BGC continues to become more people-centric, with greater focus on open spaces, mobility, and transportation. Moving forward, we want BGC to be more open and accessible to all sectors of society,” said BCDA president and chief executive Joshua Bingcang.
The BCDA and SGV & Co. will conduct a nine-month consultation and technical study that combines data-driven urban analysis, visioning workshops and stakeholder engagement to align development strategies with existing policies and infrastructure capacity.
The revised plan will incorporate contemporary urban planning principles, placing a stronger emphasis on public spaces, streetscape enhancements and active mobility.
The study will also align the development framework with transit-oriented development to better integrate land-use planning with existing and planned transport systems.
Part of the process involves reviewing and strategically reallocating BCDA gross floor area entitlements to ensure development intensity remains consistent with infrastructure limits.
The review is expected to optimize land use, enhance land value and identify underutilized areas for potential development or disposition.
BCDA officials said updating the master plan is critical as the district faces mounting challenges including traffic congestion, infrastructure constraints, climate risks and increasing demand for more inclusive mobility.
Once the study is completed, the updated BGC master plan is expected to support long-term investments, create jobs and improve accessibility for workers, residents and visitors.
The agency did not specify the exact project cost in the initial announcement.
The initiative comes at a time when urban centers are pivoting toward sustainability. The BCDA aims for a 100-percent alignment between its new physical layout and modern environmental standards to mitigate the effects of climate change in the metro.
