... the amount of dead discouraged any further business. Another reason the CBD moved location is the amount of land space. As Intramuros was the central hub for business land prices were high, new businesses were forced to open farther away to a more suitable site. ______500 Miles Site selection: * sites were all accessible * along a transect from the CBD to the slums. The chosen transect was along EDSA a main transport artery going from the CBD into the slum area. * Four sites were equi-distance apart as far as safety would allow (parts of Metro Manila are dangerous to the public). * Glorietta is a mall, which provides many services: cinemas, restaurants, shops, department stores, retail outlets etc. Around Glorietta, there are many office buildings, headquarters of transnational and local companies. This is very similar to the structure of the CBD. At site, one I expect to find a high pedestrian ...

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