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Patients with absence epilepsy fail to report almost 90% of their seizures
The clinical gold standard to assess absence seizures is video-electroencephalography (vEEG) recorded in the hospital
an expensive and obtrusive procedure which requires also extended reviewing time
which allow the recording of electroencephalography (EEG)
accelerometer and gyroscope have been used to monitor epileptic patients in their home environment for the first time
We developed a pipeline for accurate and robust absence seizure detection while reducing the review time of the long recordings
Our results show that multimodal analysis of absence seizures can improve the robustness to false alarms
while retaining a high sensitivity in seizure detection
Even patients who are considered to be seizure free under treatment
Current diagnostics are based on the clinical history and in-hospital monitoring of seizures with video-EEG (which is considered the gold-standard for seizure detection)
devices that could record the seizures during normal everyday life conditions could facilitate a better logging of the seizure events
as the use of ambulatory EEG is limited due to the complexity of placement and the visibility and constraints in daily life
In the same paper we proposed a novel automated absence detection algorithm which achieved a mean sensitivity of 0.983 in the detection of absence seizures
with mean False Alarm (FA) per hour equal to 0.9138
The use of the automated algorithm reduced the review time of a 24&#x000a0;h recording from 1 to 2&#x000a0;h to around 5&#x02013;10&#x000a0;min for the neurologists
As observed from the data obtained from the patients in the home environment with SD, the performance of the automated seizure annotation was lower, compared to the performance of the algorithm trained and tested with data obtained in the hospital (<a href="#B19">Swinnen et al., 2021</a>)
In the current paper we will present a pipeline for the automated absence seizure detection for in-home monitoring
with data obtained from patients with absence seizures in their home environment
The focus of the current paper will only be the algorithmic pipeline
the physiological findings of the home studies will be released in future publications
The goal of the pipeline is to be used by the neurologists in the rest of the subjects and reduce the time needed to annotate the data
The neurologists are requested instead of reviewing the whole recording to only review the provided alarms from the algorithm
The current home-based phase of the SeizeIT2 study, is a follow up of the phase-2 clinical study of SeizeIT2 presented in (<a href="#B19">Swinnen et al., 2021</a>)
In total 13 patients were enrolled in two epilepsy centers: University Hospital Leuven and University Hospital Freiburg
Patients with a confirmed electroclinical diagnosis of refractory Juvenile Absence Epilepsy were enrolled between 11 March and 15 June 2022 if they had previously participated in the in-hospital phase (Phase 2 study)
we used data of the first four patients (mean age &#x0003d; 21&#x000a0;years; 3 female
In addition we included one patient with refractory absence epilepsy, which is part of a long term monitoring study in patients with different seizure types (Plug&#x00026;Patch&#x02014;PnP, <a href="http://clinicaltrials.gov">clinicaltrials.gov</a>: NCT04642105)
All patients from the trials gave written informed consent and the studies were approved by the ethics committee of UZ/KU Leuven
and two bipolar channels were created by connecting the ipsilateral top and lower electrode
Impedance was &#x02264;5k&#x003a9; at the beginning and checked throughout
The sampling rate of the SD and video-EEG was 250&#x000a0;Hz
Battery life and memory storage of the SD were 24&#x000a0;h and 2&#x000a0;Gb
The pipeline that we have used for the analysis of the in-home recordings consists of several blocks (<a href="#F2">Figure 2</a>). The main Machine Learning (ML) algorithm is similar to the one used in (<a href="#B19">Swinnen et al., 2021</a>) with minor modifications (as will be described)
Extra blocks have been added in order to detect movement artifacts
flat lines and disconnected electrodes which constitute a significant portion of the in-home recordings
All the pipeline blocks will be described in detail in the following subsections
The pipeline for the analysis of the home data recordings
Each EEG SD channel was filtered with a bandpass filter (1&#x02013;25&#x000a0;Hz)
the data were segmented in 2-s windows with 50% overlap
The same segmentation process was performed for the signals of the IMU
In the case that the RMSA of the specific segment of one channel is lower than t1
or the zero crossings are above t2 the segment of the specific channel is considered bad and only the features of the other channel are used (the features of the non-bad channel are mirrored in the bad channel)
An example of disconnected channel (low impedance) during an absence seizure
The absence seizure can be detected by the spike-and-wave discharges (red arrow) on the remaining channel
A weighted Support Vector Machine (SVM) with a radial basis function kernel was used as classifier
Even though a cluster-sized sub-sampling method was used for balancing the clusters
still the ratio m was not set to one but equal to m &#x0003d; 25
which is why the weighted version of the classifier was used
The weights given to each non-seizure and seizure data point were N&#x0002b;Ss2N and N&#x0002b;Ss2Ss
with N being the number of background samples selected during the sub-sampling and Ss the total number of seizure points
Three different approaches are being used for the training of the SVM model, based on the availability of the data (<a href="#F4">Figure 4</a>)
We opted for different alternatives for the detection pipeline since the amount of data collected per patient in the home environment fluctuates among different studies (e.g.
The available in-home data determines the best training scheme for the ML models
&#x02022; Train with data of the test patient obtained during first day of in-home recording
The first day shall be annotated by the neurologists
This approach shall be used when multiple days exist (PnP study)
&#x02022; Train with the hospital data of the patient
In this case the post-processing (explained in next subsection) must be softer in order to capture all the seizures
&#x02022; Train with annotated home data from other patients (if available) and &#x0201c;personalize&#x0201d; with the hospital data of the test patient
The different options for the analysis of the home data recordings based on the amount of available data
which resulted in the maximum sensitivity in the training set
were selected for the test set (in our use-case we were looking for maximum sensitivity to mark all possible events after which they were reviewed by an epileptologist)
the hyperparameter search is not likely to overfit the dataset as it is only exposed to the training set
Four different postprocessing rules were set:
&#x02022; If the (normalized) RMSA of the segment is above t3 &#x0003d; 200&#x000a0;&#x003bc;V the segment is considered as artifact and no alarm is provided
&#x02022; An alarm for seizure detection is given only when three consecutive windows were noted as seizures
&#x02022; Whenever two seizures (of three windows each) were separated only by one non-seizure window
&#x02022; If the standard deviation either of the accelerometer or of the gyroscope is above a specific threshold t4 &#x0003d; 0.05 then the specific EEG segment is considered a movement artifact and no alarm is provided
The multimodal postprocessing based on the IMU data has significantly decreased the FAs in some patients
We will refer to these annotations as &#x0201c;absences,&#x0201d; these annotations were used as the ground truth for the performance metrics that will be presented
In this section we will try to justify and explain the usability of the different blocks of our pipeline. We will compare the results with the three different training options and to the algorithm presented in (<a href="#B19">Swinnen et al., 2021</a>) that was tested only with in-hospital recordings
We must note that for the PnP patient no in-hospital recording exists
hence only the first training option will be used
For the SeizeIt2 patients since we have a single day of in-home recordings we will use options two and three for training
The following metrics were applied to determine the performance of the seizure detection algorithm [following the definitions in <a href="#B20">Vandecasteele et al. (2020)</a>]:
A seizure was detected correctly (TP) if the detection occurred between the EEG onset and end of the seizure
A seizure was not detected (FN) if no overlap between the alarm and the seizure existed
FAs within 3&#x000a0;s of each other were counted as one FA
We will not report specificity measures since for all cases the specificity was above 99%
As can be noted from <a href="#T2">Table 2</a> in the PnP patient
the postprocessing decreases significantly the Fas/h
with a slight decrease of the sensitivity in most of the recordings
The removal of the bad segments (column 4) retains the low FA rate but increases the Sensitivity
There is minor influence from the postprocessing with the IMU data
Results of the PNP patient trained with the first day of in-home recording
In the first column in parenthesis the total number of seizures per subject
In the last column the number of seizures missed by the neurologists and detected by the algorithm can be viewed (in the metrics they are counted as FAs though)
For the SeizeIt2 data (<a href="#T3">Table 3</a>) we can see that the postprocessing has similar effect as in the PnP patient. We shall note the tremendous decrease in the FAs/h for Subj-3. Furthermore, the IMU postprocessing results in a slight decrease in the sensitivity in Subj-3. The decrease is due to the activity noticed in accelerometer and gyroscope during two seizures (<a href="#F5">Figure 5</a>)
We note the very low performance of all the versions of the algorithm in the last Subject
Results of the SeizeIt2 patients trained with the hospital recordings
One of the two seizures that were missed when the multimodal post processing was used
In this rare case we can see activity both in gyroscope and accelerometer during this short absence
When we train the SVM with data obtained from home recordings of other patients and &#x0201c;personalize&#x0201d; it with the hospital recording of the test patient (Option 3- <a href="#F4">Figure 4</a>), we note that the performance in Subj-4 increases significantly and is comparable to the other Subjects (<a href="#T4">Table 4</a>)
There is a minor effect to the rest of the Subjects
Results of the SeizeIt2 patients trained with the hospital recordings &#x0002b; in-home recordings of other patients
An example of an absence seizure missed by the reviewer in the PnP study
The signal is filtered with a highpass filter of 0.53 Hz
a lowpass filter of 35&#x000a0;Hz and a Notch filter of 50&#x000a0;Hz
The EEG was visualized at a sensitivity of 70&#x000a0;&#x003bc;V/cm
These settings were also used by the reviewers during the review process
The red arrows point the spike-and-wave discharges
According to the standards for testing and clinical validation of seizure detection devices (<a href="#B2">Beniczy and Ryvlin, 2018</a>), our studies can be classified as a phase-4 study, since the accuracy and usability of the SD in a home environment is investigated in a multicenter trial (EIT Health: SeizeIT2, <a href="http://clinicaltrials.gov">clinicaltrials.gov</a>: NCT04284072)
these are the first (preliminary) results of a phase-4 trial of an automated detection of absence seizures with a wearable device
As mentioned in the introduction the full analysis and report for the findings of the study will follow in another publication and the main focus of this paper is to investigate design choices in the pipeline used for the automatic detection of the seizure events
The current state-of-the art have failed to provide accurate detection of the absence seizures with the home data mainly due to the high FA rate obtained
We have exhibited that our pipeline provides accurate detection of the absence seizures with very high sensitivity and low FAs/h
it managed to detect seizures that were initially missed by the neurologists
We shall note the difference in the amount of seizures missed by the two neurologists in the different studies which is probably due to the multiple recordings in the span of several months for the PnP study
The large amount of EEG data requires extended time for annotation of the seizures
lower performance might be expected by the annotators
The need of automated seizure detection pipelines is evident when large amount of data are acquired
The lower signal quality of the in-home recordings and the presence of artifacts that did not exist in the hospital recordings
dictate the use of alternative blocks in our pipeline
Furthermore, we have exhibited for the first time the added value of multimodality in the context of absence seizure detection. Multimodal seizure detection has been widely used for the detection of motor seizures (<a href="#B17">Leijten, 2017</a>) and focal seizures (<a href="#B21">Vandecasteele et al., 2021</a>)
multimodal approaches have not been employed for the detection of absence seizures
mainly due to lack of movement or heart rate variability during typical absence seizures
We have shown that detection of movement with SD can help into distinguishing seizure events from movement and dramatically decrease FAs (Subj-3
for which the standard deviation (std) of the IMU data is above the threshold
The current pipeline uses IMU modality only for postprocessing, an initial attempt to use an hierarchical clustering for detection of walking and running artifacts had inferior performance to the simple threshold-based postprocessing. However, different &#x0201c;true&#x0201d; fusion approaches (<a href="#B5">Chatzichristos et al., 2022</a>) either early or late ones will be further explored
Concerning the different training approaches that we have proposed we can note that it seems that in some cases (Subj-4
SeizeIt2) the in-hospital data differ a lot from the in-home data
In such cases the addition to the training set of data from in-home recordings of other patients can be beneficial
When multiple days of in-home recordings exist the training of the model with labelled data from one of the days provides the best performance
We recommend the use of the first option of the pipeline if there are multiple day recordings per subjects and the third pipeline when a single day of recording exist per subject
Further work will aim to independently replicate those results with the data collected from the different centers that participate in SeizeIt2 and with the rest of the patients from UZ Leuven
Correct interpretation of artifacts in SD recordings will also be helpful in the detection of other seizure types and reduction of FA in the home setting
Furthermore, when the amount of the data collected allows, we will study approaches based on Neural Networks which have shown significant success in several seizure detection applications (<a href="#B4">Chatzichristos et al., 2020</a>; <a href="#B14">Japaridze et al., 2022</a>), very recently even with the detection of absence seizures with two-channel EEG (<a href="#B12">Hartmann et al., 2022</a>)
The datasets presented in this article are not readily available because The dataset will be available after communication with the coauthor WV and after the results of the full study will be released. Requests to access the datasets should be directed to <a href="http://wim.vanpaesschen@uzleuven.be">wim.vanpaesschen@uzleuven.be</a>
The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by Ethics comitee of UZ/KU Leuven
The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study
CC wrote the main part of the paper and developed the pipeline for the analysis of absence seizures
MB helped into the design of the multimodal fusion and tested alternative versions
WV and MD contributed to conception and design of the study as well as the analysis approach followed
All authors contributed to manuscript revision
EIT Health Grant: 21,263&#x02014;SeizeIT2: Discreet Personalized Epileptic Seizure Detection Device
and currently continues as an EIT Health funded initiative (2020&#x02013;2021)
King&#x02019;s College London and CHUC Coimbra
This research received funding from the Flemish Government under the &#x0201c;Onderzoeksprogramma Artifici&#x02019;ele Intelligentie (AI) Vlaanderen&#x0201d; program
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<a id="fn1" class="color1">1</a>Following (<a href="#B19">Swinnen et al., 2021</a>) the definition was selected for research purposes only, considering that we aimed to study whether these typical EEG patterns can be equally detected by the ML algorirthm. A 3&#x000a0;s 3-Hz SWD might not always have a clinical correlation (<a href="#B11">Guo et al., 2016</a>)
Van Paesschen W and De Vos M (2022) Multimodal detection of typical absence seizures in home environment with wearable electrodes
Received: 08 August 2022; Accepted: 26 September 2022;Published: 17 October 2022
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It’s an integral part of the Philippines’ cultural
not least because it serves as the financial nucleus of the National Capital Region
as well as a hub for culture and entertainment
The CBD is home to many of Metro Manila’s skyscrapers and one of South-East Asia’s most popular commercial districts
Though its population is just over half a million
thanks to many people travelling into Makati for work and business
The importance of Makati’s CBD, therefore, cannot be overstated – nor can the importance of maintaining the CBD’s amenities and infrastructure for the benefit of all residents and visitors. Fortunately, the CBD is under the care of the <a href="https://macea.com.ph/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Makati Central Estate Association (MaCEA)</a>
which is dedicated to creating a better city for those who frequent it
believes continual improvement is the key to ensuring Makati remains the best possible city for all who frequent it
“A city needs to constantly transform and reinvent itself to remain relevant and interesting,” he says
“A city needs to constantly transform and reinvent itself to remain relevant and interesting.”
“We do this by making the CBD pedestrian-friendly and well-connected
transforming it into an art centre and helping redevelop it further into a vibrant central business district.”
Jonathan was appointed General Manager in 2016
His predecessor had been with the company for 22 years
and MaCEA itself has been around for more than half a century
Jonathan’s decision to take up the leadership of MaCEA was therefore an ambitious one
Jonathan believed he could introduce some changes to estate management
Jonathan implemented a five-year plan around improving the safety and security of Makati’s infrastructure
The company quickly embarked on many projects over the following years
including the construction of two overpasses along Senator Gil Puyat Avenue
intended to ease traffic and provide pedestrian safety
Sidewalks and sewer and drainage systems were redone to accommodate a construction boom and a growing population
MaCEA has undertaken efforts towards the introduction of green spaces and aesthetic transformation
The company has constructed small gardens (what it calls “urban patios”) on street corners
several pedestrian underpasses have been renovated to be more modern with the installation of glass to allow more natural light
but the construction of green spaces remains one of MaCEA’s key responsibilities
“The biggest project that we had in 2017 was the revitalisation of the city parks
We have three parks – Washington SyCip Park
Legazpi Active Park and Jaime Velasquez Park,” Jonathan says
“The biggest project that we had in 2017 was the revitalisation of the city parks.”
the first two represent a total of 16,000 square metres of public park space
“A lot of people were surprised that there are parks in the middle of the concrete jungle
they didn’t pay attention to the parks because they were messy or not properly maintained,” Jonathan adds
We got a consultant to do the master planning
That revitalisation of the parks brought a lot of changes
A lot of the occupants of the surrounding buildings are so happy because they can look out their windows
giving the organisation a clear view of one of its most significant civic contributions
One of the additions includes a jogging path at Legazpi Active Park
something of personal interest to Jonathan himself
from dawn to dusk (and beyond – it closes at 10pm)
It’s an example of just how important these kinds of amenities are
even (or especially) in heavily urbanised areas
It also shows the centrality of people to the idea of a city – for example
MaCEA’s current aim is to improve the CBD for individuals
“We’re focusing more on our pedestrian project,” Jonathan explains
“We really want it to be a refreshed city because Makati is quite old already
We want it to be refreshed by improving sidewalks
We want people to be able to move as efficiently as possible without any obstructions
to really prioritise the pedestrian walkway network.”
“We really want it to be a refreshed city because Makati is quite old already.”
Jonathan’s civic-mindedness is no doubt a reflection of MaCEA itself
and its status as a not-for-profit property owners’ association
The organisation’s central function is the betterment of its members’ communities
through improvement of local infrastructure
One such project – currently in the works – is a three-year development announced right at the end of last year
“We have this future-focused project,” Jonathan explains
“We call it the MaCEA underground conduit network
We’re building pipes underground rather than having them hanging on poles
to provide fibre optics and transform  Makati into a sort of intelligent city in the future
That’s our main project for the next three years.”
MaCEA is pursuing projects of urban modernisation similar to those undertaken in Singapore
The affluent city-state has also introduced greenery to its CBD
both to prevent the area becoming “mono-use”
with other major cities working on similarly expansive projects within the CBD
It’s possible that such efforts reflect the future of urban development; Jonathan certainly aims to make Makati representative of that future
“I would say we are a game changer; we can make Makati more relevant and future-focused,” Jonathan explains
But at the core of this is ensuring that the organisation itself exhibits these traits – after all
how else can MaCEA impart them onto the city
“We believe that MaCEA should always be relevant
progressive and future-focused itself,” Jonathan continues
“We should not stop evolving and improving for our stakeholders – that’s our main line
We keep on improving ourselves; we keep on being relevant.”
MaCEA has managed the Makati CBD for more than 50 years
and indeed its efforts have pre-empted those of cities like Singapore to have diverse capabilities
The financial hub’s amenities have long included shopping
all while serving as the centre of the Philippines’ finance industry
MaCEA has played a big part in the city’s continued modernisation
But there’s always a next step when it comes to urban development
As the concept of smart cities continues to gain traction in urban planning
Jonathan is also looking at the power of intelligent networks
and building off the potential of the conduit network
there are a lot around digital transformation in particular,” he says
“We want our city to be an intelligent city
by providing a digital backbone to other smart city technologies in sensing
MaCEA completes these projects in service of its members – nearly 400 buildings and their operators across the Makati CBD – and Jonathan says the organisation’s priority is happy customers
Approval from all stakeholders must be acquired
from local government units and barangays to the lot owners and residents
work never stops for MaCEA – Jonathan describes it as “practically 24/7 – anything can happen anytime of the day”
It’s certainly a challenge to continue projects within a constantly moving city
one that requires careful coordination and management
MaCEA’s customers include the thousands of people who live
“Our external customers are the thousands of people walking on the streets,” Jonathan explains
but property management is a thankless job because when you do your job
that’s expected from you.’ But at the end of the day
We take care of the public in the Makati CBD.”
The other major group of stakeholders includes MaCEA’s partners and suppliers
Jonathan describes MaCEA as more of a “service association” – the company deals with agencies that handle security
Specific partners include Robust Integrated System Expertise and Resources
which is assisting with the underground conduit project; Green Enviro Scape Services
which is collaborating on the urban patio project; and Century Iron Works
which is providing the Legazpi car park building
practising honesty and integrity in all interactions with suppliers is integral
“They are very happy dealing with us,” he asserts
“They give their 100% as far as their workmanship is concerned
so we have a lot of dealing with our contractors
“Our suppliers and contractors enjoy working with us because we ensure we’re providing ease in business transactions
We want every customer – internal or external – to have a smiling face after they do a transaction with us
“Our suppliers and contractors enjoy working with us because we ensure we’re providing ease in business transaction
Coordinating all these outsourced operations
while meeting the expectations of other stakeholders
especially since MaCEA’s team is a small one
But Jonathan describes himself as “blessed” to have the team he has
and envisions them taking on an even greater supporting role for its members
but also to take care of our administrators and building owners in their day-to-day operations,” he says
Day-to-day operations and their administrators – not on the technical side because we handle the construction and everything
we’re only about 10 employees and everything else is outsourced
one could imagine it’s difficult to develop such a thriving city
but Jonathan has a plan to transform not just Makati
“By having the right vision and by involving all our members in all our activities and programs.”  
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together with the Makati Central Estate Association Inc
(MACEA)&#8211;the association of property owners within the country’s leading central business district (CBD)&#8211;recently hosted a media tour covering the architecture
art and heritage sites that continue to contribute and bolster the position of the Ayala Triangle and its surrounding villages as a dynamic
“Beyond the objective of promoting the MACEA coffee table book
the city we have all grown to love,” said Christine Roa
head of marketing and communications of AyalaLand and Estates Inc
“Many have described Makati as the country’s leading city—a Filipino legacy
contemporary urban living in the Philippines started in Makati
being the first master-planned development in the country.”
&nbsp;As the main catalyst in developing then Hacienda Makati into one of the country’s most important business districts
ALI is also instrumental in chronicling these developments in a handsome coffee table book produced and distributed by MACEA
written by Lisa Guerrero Nakpil and photographed by Wig Tysmans
Through words and images given fresh perspectives
the volume ably captures the metamorphosis and energy of the district through many never-before-seen pictures of Makati CBD
It also contextualizes and humanizes stories behind its master plan
people behind them and the development it went through over the past several decades
below are some of the must-see Makati CBD spots that anyone can explore on foot or using bike rentals available around this well-planned
Right at the heart of Makati CBD is the verdant and vibrant Ayala Triangle where the iconic Tower One and Exchange Plaza are located
The former home of the Philippine Stock Exchange and the headquarters of the Ayala Group
it is also home to some important artworks of celebrated Filipino artists
Employees and guests who breeze through the lobby can see not just one
but three works of art: a painting by Ang Kiukok
a piece by Impy Pilapil and a wall art by Arturo Luz
As one of the prime business locations in the metro
Tower One is surrounded not only by the open space and greenery
At the main courtyard a few steps away from the Plaza Fountain is the special weathered steel memorial for Col
Joseph McMicking and wife Mercedes Zobel-McMicking
Alfonso Zobel de Ayala and Jaime Zobel de Ayala
are the four visionaries credited for their significant contributions to the development of Makati’s financial district
Another historical location worth visiting &nbsp;is the Nielson Tower
a former air control tower of the country’s first commercial airport
one of the must-try dining destinations in the country that offers eclectic menus inspired by the building’s association with aviation
Then there’s the Ninoy Aquino Monument by sculptor Paeter de Guzman
a bronze statue the encapsulates the life and times of former senator and hero Benigno “Ninoy” S
Often considered as a sanctuary in the middle of the city
the charming tree-lined streets of Legaspi Village are brimming with hip and unique restaurant concepts bound to excite every foodie
you can find the new stylish Filipino resto Tatatito and the traditional multi-course Japanese resto Kyo-to on Palanca Street
you can take someone special to Japanese-Peruvian resto Nikkei
or enjoy some familiar Filipino dishes offered at Sarsa
Go on a food adventure and get a taste of Indonesian cuisine from Restoran Garuda on Salcedo Street
or some north Indian culinary delights from Mantra on Bolanos Street
You can also find some of the metro’s best cafés in Legaspi Village like Antipodean Café
Yardstick and The Curator Coffee and Cocktails that doubles as a bar after dark
Legaspi Village plays host to the Legaspi Sunday Market where residents can shop for fresh organic produce and crafts
and relish homemade local and international food
Legaspi Village is also a magnet that draws guests and “locals” alike
thanks to &nbsp;the Legaspi Active and Washington SyCip parks
the parks feature indigenous tropical trees and plants
The Washington SyCip Park has a Japanese garden and gazebos
while Legaspi Active Park has a children’s playground
Known for its towering commercial and residential spaces
Salcedo Village is a place where anyone can easily mix business with pleasure
Velasquez Park or commonly referred to as Salcedo Park
The home of the annual outdoor visual fair Art in the Park and the weekly Salcedo Sunday Market
this communal green space in Makati CBD has been recently renovated to add more amenities
With a growing community of young professionals
this neighborhood also boasts of having a roster of restaurants that’s bound to excite every palate
It’s home to the charming and cozy Spanish resto Pablo near the Salcedo Park
comfort-food bistros like The Wholesome Table on H.V
and the popular Japanese ramen resto Mendokoro Ramenba on Soliman Street
Ayala Avenue is not only one of the busiest and arguably “most expensive” roads in the metro
and see all the stunning skyscrapers that shape the Makati skyline
it’s easy to spot RCBC Plaza that houses the Carlos P
Romulo Auditorium and the Yuchengco Museum
There’s Ayala North Exchange on the corner of Ayala Avenue and Salcedo Street
which is fast becoming a creative hub that features a green wall that serves as natural air filters
who would miss that iconic building on Paseo de Roxas
was built in 1962 by the renowned architect Cesar Concio
commuters can see Manila Peninsula and its majestic fountain
as it’s poised to be developed as a series of office towers
retail spaces and Makati’s future transport hub—all of which will be connected to the Ayala Center
a major commercial space covering shopping malls like Glorietta and Greenbelt
New buildings are also expected to rise soon to continue to redefine the Makati skyline
which will soon become the new home of the Mandarin Hotel
A tour on wheels of Makati CBD won’t be complete without mentioning  Ayala Museum
whose collection focuses on Philippine history and iconography
It includes paintings by Juan Luna and Fernando Zobel and objects that give a glimpse on precolonial Filipinos’ way of life
It also features a digital gallery at the lobby
which enables visitors to explore the museum’s collections on a more interactive level
which have been improved and expanded with the march of time
but what sets Makati apart is it is the only privately developed estate that has a rich heritage spanning almost a century
It has evolved to keep up with the changing times
and yet the sense of nostalgia that makes it a city with a soul remains,” says Roa
Makati CBD truly presents Filipinos and expats a one-of-a-kind urban experience
It’s unthinkable how this bustling business and lifestyle capital was once idle grassland
Its transformation over the years would never be possible without Col
McMicking’s visionary master plan for this land
without the commitment of current business leaders who continue to reinvent and unlock the district’s potentials
Reserve and buy a copy of Fifty Years and Forward. Call the MACEA office at +63917-826-4561 or send an email at <a href="mailto:fiftyyearsandforward@gmail.com">fiftyyearsandforward@gmail.com</a>
the official assured that the country continues to grow in terms of alternative energy
for which they have experts from the Ministry of Electric Power and the National Electric Corporation
Reverol pointed out that the Bolivarian Republic assumed the vice presidency for Latin America and the Caribbean of the International Solar Alliance
which represents a joint effort of 19 countries
the Venezuelan Vice Minister for New Sources and Rational Use of Electric Energy
asserted that during 2022 they had a &#8220;very effective&#8221; management in terms of the development of alternative energies in the country
Macea highlighted that work was done on several national and international agreements
with great advances in the Alternative Energy Plan until the year 2026
includes the development of two thousand solar energy plants
with 500 megawatts to be built in the states of Zulia
She explained that they will then implement a second and third phase
which will include the central and western states of the South American nation
The official specified that in the last year they installed more than 1,700 solar plants in 11 of the 24 states of the country
with priority in different indigenous communities
isolated sectors and in important avenues of the national territory
She announced that the nation has various levels of alternative energy generation that will be directly connected to the national electrical energy system
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PHILIPPINES – Walk through the Salcedo Underpass along Ayala Avenue and you&#8217;ll be transported into an artistic timeline
Gaze at some of the country&#8217;s most inspiring Filipinos throughout our history in a backdrop of the country&#8217;s iconic landscapes
Created by urban artist, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/archiegeotina">Archie Geotina</a>, &#8220;Ang Lakbay ng 105 Milyon&#8221; was opened to the public last February 14 by <a href="https://federalland.ph/">Federal Land Inc.</a> and the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Makati-Central-Estate-Association-Inc-939881042785265/">Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA)</a>
The launch of the 2,000-square-foot mural coincides with this year&#8217;s National Arts Month
Federal Land has strived to develop properties that are both iconic and valuable to society
always dreamt of building beautiful residences that people will be proud to call home,&#8221; said Federal Land chairman Alfred Ty
my father was an art enthusiast and this endeavor is a way of sharing that enthusiasm with everyone.”
The latest among artworks that adorn the underpasses lining Ayala Avenue
the black and white mural is a unique addition to Makati&#8217;s bustling tunnels
whose name refers to the country&#8217;s 105 million population
stretches across the ceiling of the entire Salcedo Underpass
the mural is a composite of the Philippines’ best sites and unsung heroes laid out like a baroque image reminiscent of the style in the Sistine Chapel
The images were curated from the artist&#8217;s travels to heritage destinations like Kalinga
The mural conveys how elements of Filipino history and culture bleed into each other
The timeline also reflects on our unique societal ecosystem
maintained by everyone&#8217;s willingness to work in harmony with each other and the environment
With Filipinos faces featured prominently in the mural
the exhibit amplifies that the real beauty of the Philippines is the resilience of its people and asks passers-by to reflect on the stories behind every face they meet in public
Supplementing the mural are profiles of the country&#8217;s inspiring and noteworthy people like Jaime Rusillon
the Godfather of Philippine Surfing; Hijab Troopers
Ang Lakbay ng 105 Milyon displays the beauty and resilience of the Philippines and its people
It is a history lesson that walks spectators through the evolution of the country and the people who shaped and continue to shape it&#8211;the farmers and fishermen
&#8220;We hope that with this piece of art
we inspire Filipinos to appreciate the people who are before us
acknowledging their contribution to society because without one another nothing prospers,&#8221; says Ty
they need more than just efficient road networks
fostering environments where walking isn’t just a necessity
From global metropolises to local communities
the movement toward pedestrian-friendly urban design is gaining momentum
Urbanist Jeff Speck argues that to entice people to walk in car-centric environments
the walking experience must rival or surpass the convenience of driving
Speck’s theory of walkability emphasizes four key elements:
• A reason to walk – destinations and attractions that draw people out of their cars
• Safety and security – pedestrian-friendly infrastructure
• Interest – engaging streetscapes with diverse architecture
These principles align with the tenets of New Urbanism
Cities around the world are embracing pedestrianization to enhance urban life:
underwent a massive retrofitting project that reduced vehicle traffic by 70% by removing seven lanes from the once 11-lane highway
The space was repurposed for crosswalks while the open spaces along the river and the sightseeing deck were expanded
Turkey: By launching pedestrianization projects
particularly in the Historic Peninsula (a UNESCO World Heritage Site)
the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality significantly improved air quality
leading to the pedestrianization of 295 streets
Its walkability is characterized by bazaars
South Korea: In the Haenggung-dong neighborhood
an experiment removing 1500 cars revealed the transformative potential of car-free spaces
leading to new policies promoting bike lanes
Iceland: The city’s mural-covered streets and beautiful architecture make it a fabulous walking experience
and its eco-friendly initiatives contributing to its excellent air quality
Hungary: The city’s grand boulevards and thermal baths make it a walkable city
and attractions like the Buda Castle and Hungarian Parliament Building are relatively close by
Investor website Insider Monkey says: “Budapest has public transport systems like trams and metros in place
which make the commute easier,” adding to the city’s appeal
Norway: Oslo is considered a very walkable city
dedicated pedestrian zones in the city center
a focus on reducing car traffic through initiatives like the “Car-Free Livability Program” and well-designed public spaces that prioritize pedestrians over vehicles
allowing for easy access to most amenities within walking distance
Walkability initiatives in the Philippines
The Philippines is also seeing a growing commitment to walkable urban spaces:
• Quezon City and Pasig City: Their respective local governments continue to make streets more walkable and cyclable by launching new initiatives to enable active mobility
Both cities have partnered with ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) and the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) to launch the SPARK – Sparking Active
Mobility Actions for Climate-friendly Cities – Project
Quezon City has been proactive in developing its bike lanes and has implemented car-free zones on weekends for areas like Maginhawa and Tomas Morato
has expanded its “People’s Streets” initiative which sees select roads being closed to vehicular traffic to provide exclusive spaces for cyclists and pedestrians
• Makati: Makati has become one of the most walkable cities in the Philippines through its efforts to create a “15-minute city” where residents can access essential amenities with a 15-minute walk
underpasses and overpasses with escalators
The city’s Central Business District (CBD) has 2-kilometer elevated walkways
and several pedestrian underpasses and overpasses
Ayala Land and MACEA collect financing fees from its members
including a development charge for buildings permitted to be denser than initially intended
Makati also holds car-free Sundays on Ayala Avenue
• Baguio: There are several initiatives for the city to become more pedestrian friendly
and enforcement of the “King of the Road” ordinance
The “Breathe Baguio” program includes extensive revitalization of parks and green spaces through planting more native trees
creating themed gardens and installing energy-efficient lighting to enhance the city’s visual appeal and environmental sustainability and hopefully reduce congestion
The “King of the Road” ordinance ensures that pedestrians are able to cross safely in designated lanes – as such
drivers are compelled to yield for five seconds when approaching pedestrian lanes
other Philippine cities are making strides in walkability
Iloilo City has revitalized its riverfront into a thriving pedestrian space
a 9-kilometer stretch along the Iloilo River
has become a popular destination for locals and tourists alike
transforming the riverfront into a vibrant hub for recreation and social interaction
This revitalization has not only boosted tourism but also spurred economic activity in the surrounding areas
demonstrating the tangible benefits of prioritizing pedestrian-friendly design
Further incentivizing the development of walkable and bikeable cities are the Mobility Awards
organized by the Climate Reality Project Philippines
recognize local government units (LGUs) that demonstrate outstanding efforts in promoting sustainable and active transportation
These awards not only celebrate success but also serve as a platform for sharing best practices and inspiring other cities to prioritize walkability and cycling infrastructure
By highlighting innovative solutions and effective policies
the Mobility Awards contribute to a broader movement toward people-centered urban development across the Philippines
By prioritizing pedestrian-friendly design
Embracing walkability is an investment in the health
and economic prosperity of our communities
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 Two small parks in Makati City are valiantly fighting the good fight to bring much-needed oxygen and open spaces into this choked
 Unveiled this weekend after a seven-month reconstruction were the Legazpi Active Park and the Washington SyCip Park
which both occupy a small space between Gamboa and Legazpi Streets in Legazpi Village
The parks are separated from each other by Rada Street
 According to a statement by the Makati Commercial Estate Association (MaCEA)
mahogany and acacia trees populate the parks
created in 2006 in honor of the business magnate who passed away last Oitober
Its distinctive features include sculptures by Impy Pilapil
 "The redevelopment of the Legazpi Active Park and the Washington Sycip Park is part of our bigger initiative
which is to revitalize the Makati CBD [central business district]," said MaCEA president David Balangue
"Along with the greening projects is the commitment to enhance walkability
as well as increase security features in Makati CBD." &mdash; BM
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Philippines – Salcedo Village in Makati City in the Philippine capital region is known for its posh yet cozy neighborhood
one of the portions of the area transforms into a vibrant marketplace where stalls brim with fresh produce
Residents and visitors stroll freely under the shade of lush green trees
the neighborhood of Salcedo is on alert for criminal activities — often involving motorcycle riders
Last November 7, the Makati City police arrested two men for allegedly robbing two Japanese men, <a href="https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2002902/makati-police-nab-2-men-for-allegedly-robbing-japanese-nationals">Inquirer</a> reported.&nbsp;
Makati City Police Substation 6 Commander Major Jay Ar Fajardo told Rappler that Salcedo has become a magnet for robbers
with high-value targets like foreigners often carrying top-of-the-line phones and cash.&nbsp;
Salcedo has seen an uptick in economic and violent crimes
with officers patrolling three barangays — Bel-Air
Guadalupe Viejo is one of Makati’s most densely populated areas
while Poblacion is known for its nightlife scene
Substation 6 operates with just 33 personnel
Fajardo said they need 66 to 80 more officers to keep up
adding that sometimes they are the ones being sneaked up on by criminals
we only have two roving teams for night patrols,” Fajardo said
citing challenges such as the district’s mix of residential zones
and its proximity to Makati’s main Central Business District
While the Makati City government has approved the hiring of 72 additional police officers
their deployment may take some time due to training requirements
Salcedo residents are calling for the implementation of a single entry-and-exit point from 10 pm to 4 am
Dela Costa Street as the designated access point
Barangay Bel-Air chairperson Cynthia Cervantes said adding additional barangay tanod (village watchmen) and streetlights could only do so much.&nbsp;
citing Rockwell&#8217;s limited entry points as an effective crime prevention model
which could be helpful given their current manpower shortage
Salcedo residents already submitted the proposal to the Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA) and the city government on October 22
but residents are still waiting for a formal response
Cervantes said the MACEA voiced concerns about the proposal
saying that the neighborhood might end up looking like a “militarized zone.”
Rappler has reached out to MACEA for comment and will update this story once we get the response
MACEA oversees the management of both Salcedo and Legaspi Village and is responsible for issuing permits for road closures
728 residents also wrote a letter to MACEA and the Makati City government to address the rising crimes and laid out recommendations
had set up two tents on Tordesillas and Leviste streets and had more roving patrols.&nbsp;
In the same year, <a href="https://rssoncr.psa.gov.ph/sites/default/files/CIF%20CITY%20OF%20MAKATI%202022.pdf">2021</a>
theft was the leading crime recorded in Makati with  187 cases (50.82%)
followed by robbery with 68 cases (18.48%)
Last week, the Makati Parking Authority (MAPA) caused quite a stir after news got out that its enforcers were apprehending <a href="https://www.topgear.com.ph/tag/electric-kick-scooter" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="electric kick scooter">electric kick scooter</a> users in the Central Business District
that this issue has finally been laid to rest
In a statement released via the Make It Makati Facebook page, the Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA) announced that electric kick scooters and other forms of alternative mobility can now operate along Makati City’s <a href="https://www.topgear.com.ph/tag/bike-lane" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="bike lane">bike lanes</a>
This news comes following coordination between MACEA
“Recognizing the need for alternative modes of transportation during the pandemic and ensuring the safety of road users
the MACEA in coordination with MAPA would like to inform users of personal mobility scooters
and electric mopeds that they may now operate these within the designated bike lanes in the Makati Central Business District,” the announcement reads
“We would like to remind the users of these mobility devices to stay within these designated lanes for their own safety and that of other motor vehicles and pedestrians.”
Prior to this, MAPA enforcers were using Land Transportation Office (LTO) <a href="https://www.topgear.com.ph/news/motoring-news/electric-kick-scooters-mapa-a962-20210729" rel="noopener noreferrer" title="MAPA enforcers are apprehending electric kick scooters in Makati City…but why?">administrative order 2021-039</a> as the basis for stopping electric kick scooter riders
Think this will be the last time this will be an issue
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WATERBURY — A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a convicted felon on gun and ammunition charges
officers conducting proactive patrols in the area of Washington Street and S Leonard Street pulled over a vehicle for traffic violations
The search that followed resulted in the seizure of .38 caliber ammunition
and a Smith &#038; Wesson Bodyguard revolver
was arrested and charged with tinted window violation
and operating a motor vehicle without a license
Baez-Macea is legally barred from owning firearms or ammunition
Baez-Macea is being held on a $750,000 bond and is scheduled for court arraignment on Jan
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<a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/halle-berry-is-a-domestic-abuse-activist-for-a-devastating-reason.html/">Halle Berry</a> is one of Hollywood’s most successful actresses. She has appeared in movies like Boomerang (1992), <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/the-problems-destined-to-arise-when-the-x-men-join-the-mcu.html/">X-Men</a> (2000)
it’s not surprising that her personal life has long been a topic of fascination for fans and the media
it seems that it will be a while before we hear about Berry’s romantic interests again
the 53-year-old actress is enjoying her single life so much that she might just stay solo indefinitely
Berry has been a star since the 1990s, so she has had a number of relationships in the public eye. Most notably, she has gone through <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/inside-actress-halle-berrys-three-marriages.html/">three marriages</a>
Berry’s first marriage was to baseball player David Justice, which lasted from 1993 to 1997. Berry was granted a temporary restraining order against Justice after their divorce, and many onlookers also believe that he had hit her during their marriage. However, Justice has <a href="https://people.com/celebrity/david-justice-opens-up-about-divorce-from-halle-berry-abuse-rumors/">maintained</a> that he never laid a hand on Berry.
In 2001, Berry got married a second time. Her second husband was singer-songwriter, Eric Benét. This relationship did not last long as Berry soon discovered that Benét was a sex addict and had cheated on her numerous time. In 2002, Benét underwent treatment for his sex addiction, though he and Berry separated a year later. Their divorce was finalized in 2005.
That same year, Berry started dating actor Gabriel Aubry. The two of them never married, but they welcomed a daughter, Nahla, together in 2008. In 2010, Berry and Aubry announced that they had parted ways.
Berry moved on to date actor Olivier Martinez, whom she married in 2013. Their son, Macea, was born a few months after their wedding. However, Berry and Martinez broke up in 2015, and their divorce was finalized in 2016.
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After her third marriage broke down, Berry made a decision to <a href="https://www.cheatsheet.com/news/is-halle-berry-single.html/">remain single</a> for a while.
“[As] women, we go into marriage thinking it’s going to last forever and that this is our prince on a shiny horse,” she said at the 2017 City Summit and Gala in Los Angeles. “That’s what fairy tales taught me as a kid… and I’m kind of anti–fairy tales today.”
She also talked about the effects of having three failed marriages on her outlook on life, saying: “Those relationships provided me with lessons that got me to where I am right now. For that, I’m grateful.”
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It has been a few years since Berry decided to enjoy her single life
and it looks like she might not go back to having a relationship anytime soon
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, Berry did an Instagram Live session with her friend and fellow actress Lena Waithe. During their <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/halle-berry-says-being-single-is-so-great-i-think-i-might-stay-like-this/ar-BB12KmaQ">conversation</a>
Berry talked about how single life has been going for her
“I’ve learned a lot being with my children
They are the best company for me right now,” Berry shared
she decided to be single for at least one year
“one year led to two years and two years is now leading to three years.” In fact
she loves being single so much that she “might stay like this.”
But Berry is not writing off romance anytime soon
She admitted that she is still a “relationship-oriented person,” though that does not mean she will jump into a relationship with the next person she meets
“I think the next relationship I have I think I will have a better chance of attracting and choosing what’s right for me because I’ve taken this time to think about what’s important to me,” Berry said
“I no longer feel the need for a relationship so I don’t feel the need to rush or accept something that’s not totally right for me
Not that anything’s wrong with the people I’ve been with but I’m going to wait for my match or I will stay solo and be with my kids and do my life the way I’m doing it.”
Like many young graduates of the 1970s, I started my professional life working in <a href="https://philstarlife.com/geeky/147964-makati-60s-70s" style="color: #236fa1;">Makati</a>
we could view what already was the premier Central Business District of the country
Salcedo Village was only starting to fill up
Most of the taller 12-story buildings lined the two-kilometer stretch of Ayala Avenue
Makati&rsquo;s skyline has transformed to rival the best in the world
This transformation is told in a new book published by the Makati Central Estate Association
The evolution of the Makati Central Business District (CBD) is the story of modern Philippine business
as told within the frame of a visionary master plan
This vision was fulfilled through the collaboration of its main developer and property owners representing the top business institutions of the country
MACEA is the embodiment of this collaboration
The book starts with three introductory sections. The first, by <a href="https://philstarlife.com/news-and-views/376763-signs-portents-golden-age-fernando-zobel" style="color: #236fa1;">Fernando Zobel de Ayala</a>
also concurrently the president and CEO of the Ayala Corporation
as well as the success of Ayala Land&rsquo;s enterprise
together with fellow pioneers Alfonso Zobel de Ayala and Col
produced the master plan that Makati assiduously followed from the late 1940s to today
Zobel de Ayala notes that the Makati CBD master plan worked because of three key elements
a concept from the US that dedicated spaces to housing
Next was the strategy of phasing development to allow for continuous improvements
he highlights the essential role that MACEA played in the district&rsquo;s governance
The next section was penned by architect William V
from its birth in 1963 with just 39 members to today&rsquo;s 390-strong membership
Coscolluela cites the association&rsquo;s key role in &ldquo;upholding the standards and policies established by (the Makati CBD master plan).&rdquo; He also notes MACEA&rsquo;s partnerships with the City of Makati
This allowed MACEA to achieve its goal of safeguarding the interests of its landowners
and solidifying the reputation of Makati as the nation&rsquo;s premier CDB district
gives readers a concise chronology of Makati&rsquo;s evolution
from the Hacienda de San Pedro Makati of the mid-19th century to today&rsquo;s premier business district
The place&rsquo;s history is of course intertwined with that of the Ayala Corporation that developed it
the precursor of Casa Ayala&mdash;the oldest business house in the Philippines
The book tells the story of modern Makati in three main chapters
whose elegant prose provides a singular and consistent voice
She provides a narrative that is easy to follow
but substantive enough for those in the know
Her text is beautifully augmented by fantastic images
especially in the black and white photography of Nap Jamir from the &rsquo;50s and &rsquo;60s
as well as the contemporary and dramatic documentation of the district&rsquo;s landmarks from the ground and from the air by Wig Tysmans and his associates
The first main chapter narrates the genesis of today&rsquo;s Makati based on the foundations that started in the late Spanish-colonial period
This gained impetus after the devastation of the Second World War
Post-independence Philippines needed a new financial capital in 1946 and this was laid out in a visionary master plan by Col
This master plan introduced rational planning through the concept of zoning
Residential &ldquo;villages&rdquo; were established to provide needed housing
not just for executives and captains of industry
Forbes Park and the various villages built from the late 1940s to the 1970s formed a greenbelt that surrounded a business district that grew from 12-story buildings on Ayala and Paseo de Roxas Avenues to today&rsquo;s skyscrapers that rise district-wide
The chapter presents fascinating black-and-white images of the district&rsquo;s beginnings as a tabula rasa pricked by the first few multi-story buildings of the Monterrey Apartments
The photo montages in the book continue with a showcase of the many layers of architecture
to the post-modernism of the &rsquo;80s and &rsquo;90s
to today&rsquo;s &ldquo;green&rdquo; buildings that tower over central spaces of the Ayala Triangle Gardens and the two green oases in the midst of Legazpi and Salcedo Villages
The book also highlights the district&rsquo;s emphasis on access and mobility
MACEA started a Pedestrianization Plan to make the CBD a walkable district via an elevated walkway system
Over the last two decades the association has built 1.2 kilometers of elevated pedestrian walkways
re-paving these with granite and modern pavers to make it comfortable underfoot
while planting native trees to provide welcome shade
is an extensive network intertwined by parks and open spaces
these have been augmented by 50 urban patios
welcome nooks recovered from underutilized road infrastructure
and which provide safer crossings between street corners
These have then led (especially since the pandemic) to the creation of &ldquo;parklets&rdquo; that allow al fresco dining on key streets like Rada and Esteban in Legazpi Village
The whole pedestrian system is made more navigable by an innovative &ldquo;way-finding&rdquo; system that provides clear and readable information for passersby to get to their destination
The second chapter deals with Communities &amp; Narratives
showcasing the softer side of a district more outwardly defined by glass
Makati CBD&rsquo;s mise en scene is made more distinctive by an embarrassment of riches in public art and sculpture
are found in key public and private spaces
and many others make traversing the district outside
and even underground (via fantastic ceiling murals) a gallery-like experience enjoyed by everyone
This enjoyment is made more complete because the district also offers a wide range of cultural
Makati CBD hosts several performance venues
from the now historic Insular Life auditorium to the 450-seat Carlos P Romulo Auditorium at the RCBC Plaza
Complementing these are the Yuchengco Museum and the Ayala Museum
while open spaces like the Greenbelt Park and Triangle Gardens offer perfect backdrops for art installations and celebratory displays
one had to get to the Makati Commercial Center to dine or drink
The advent of mixed-use zoning from the 1990s onwards has brought a wide range of options for the best in F&amp;B district-wide
Hip caf&eacute;s and al-fresco dining are available on select streets
while gourmet menus to tickle high-end tastes are offered in dozens of penthouse destinations
The Makati lifestyle was made more complete over the last few decades with the introduction of high-rise living
The Philippines&rsquo; first high-rise condominiums were introduced along Ayala Avenue in the 1960s
They are now distributed throughout the district
helping redefine the whole area as a complete live
the district is still evolving and improving
The book&rsquo;s third chapter paints an exciting picture of the future
This vision of the future echoes the mantra of &ldquo;relevance
and responsiveness.&rdquo; This is shown best in MACEA&rsquo;s communication and transport infrastructure projects
starting with an enhanced fiber-optic network for world-class connectivity
The district is also in the process of connecting to new subway transport networks that are already being built
The book ends with a chapter on sustainability that follows international protocols for green building
It presents a final pictorial featuring a slew of new towers and complexes in varying stages of planning and construction
These include the Ayala Triangle Gardens Tower 2
as well as the BPI Head Office Redevelopment at the corner of Ayala and Paseo de Roxas Avenues&mdash;all taller
The book clearly presents an avenue to the future
&ldquo;Anticipation of the future is based on the past&mdash;and on the present
The elements of yesterday serve as the foundation of today and the direction of tomorrow&hellip; Ayala Corporation could not carry out the entire project alone
Those who believed in the credibility of our projects willingly joined forces with us
With them&mdash;and also for them&mdash;objectives were attained.&rdquo;
The quote and this book clearly acknowledge the main force for the district&rsquo;s development is channeled through and embodied in the Makati Central Estate Association
It is an invigorating force that will fuel the district&rsquo;s even more progressive transformation in the next 50 years
Paulo Alcazaren is a noted city planner and landscape architect with four decades of professional international and local experience
A Philippine Star columnist for the last 20 years
he is the recipient of several national and international awards in the design and cultural fields
A greening and revitalization project has improved Jaime Velasquez Park in Salcedo Village
Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA) reopened the refreshed Jaime Velasquez Park
The venue for wellness and community features a large grassy lawn
and a satellite clinic with public restrooms
Located in the midst of Makati Central Business District
Jaime Velasquez Park is a quick getaway from the city’s hustle and bustle
It stands as a primary convergence point by bringing people together for exercise
and other fun activities including event gatherings
The park is named after the late Colonel Jamie C
who was the chief executor of the Makati Master Plan
This was the first open development plan in the Philippines and has since paved the way to what is now known as the dynamic 21st century Makati Central Business District
that MACEA now acknowledges the depth of gratitude we all owe to Colonel Velasquez for his dedication to the principles that MACEA holds dear and we have aimed to embody in the Jaime Velasquez Park: inclusivity and accessibility
safety and the creation of spaces that are both flexible
Makatizens are looking for open spaces to enjoy fresh air and sunlight
As restrictions ease up this Christmas season
MACEA meets this need by providing a sanctuary for residents
and even children to immerse in nature through a multi-use outdoor space surrounded by lush greenery and lawns where groups can gather for picnics
it is a destination that encourages individuals to reconnect with the community and open up more comfortably in the new normal landscape
Jaime Velasquez Park will be the home for many community events and lifestyle activities
park visitors will be transported to a melodic experience as live buskers fill the open air with serenades every Friday to Saturday from 4 pm to 7 pm
the park will also host Anticipated Simbang Gabi on December 15 to 23 from 7 pm to 8pm
Art enthusiasts can also expect the Jaime Velasquez Park to host the coming bi-annual contemporary art fair called Art in the Park
“This is something we really need during this time of the pandemic: Open area
[and a place where] people can walk in since everybody has been cooped up in our homes for the past how many months,” says Makati Vice Mayor Monique Lagdameo
“We continue to partner and we value the partnership with MACEA and Ayala Land Estates because we know [that] together we are able to do many more things that will be of value as well to more of the Makatizens
whether residents or the people who actually do business here.”
MACEA and ALI continue to develop livable spaces and green open areas in the city
Jaime Velasquez Park is one of four pockets of green located in the Makati Central Business District and is the most important landmark in Salcedo Village as it serves to be the node’s primary civic space
The redevelopment of the neighborhood park was initiated to upgrade its facilities and improve its look for a more inviting venue that people can enjoy
These initiatives are all part of Makati’s revitalization efforts
which were planned as early as 2012 to ensure that the city continues to serve the ever-evolving needs of its residents
With more initiatives set to launch before the year’s end
Makatizens can expect more facilities and activities that elevate life in the city
A <a href="https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/responsible-biking-program-pioneered-in-philippines-ayala-community/">Responsible Biking Program</a> was recently pioneered in the Ayala community
Check out this list of Christmas Festival of Lights and <a href="https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/list-christmas-festival-of-lights-and-ayala-makati-holiday-treats/">Ayala Makati holiday treats</a>
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opened the Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass
The Makati Central Estate Association (MACEA)
officially opened the Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass
The inauguration was led by MACEA General Manager Jonathan David
and Ayala Land Estates Makati Head Mel Ignacio
The Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass connects the northern portion of Ayala Triangle Gardens (where the iconic Tower Two is located) to Salcedo Village
The name is derived from the streets at each endpoint of the underpass – Paseo de Roxas on the side of Ayala Triangle and Villar Street on the opposite end
Construction of the underpass began in 2019
pedestrians can now enjoy a safer and more comfortable walking experience while crossing Paseo de Roxas while allowing for improved vehicular traffic along the mainroad
It also provides another access point to Ayala Triangle Gardens so that people who work in Salcedo Village can easily walk to this urban oasis for a mid-day break
Makati continues to be known as a pedestrian-friendly city with its network of underpasses and walkways
These infrastructures allow for greater pedestrian mobility which makes it an ideal “15-minute city” where one can easily access a variety of establishments &#8211; supermarkets
Among the construction of eye-catching structures and open spaces
the creation of walkways and other pedestrian-friendly infrastructure was a major part of the city’s revitalization plan to provide accessibility to the community and create a safer and enhanced walking experience
“The underpass is just another part of the series of projects to make Makati City a walkable city,” Binay stated
“So rest assured that on behalf of the local government of Makati
we are one with the vision of Ayala Land to make Makati a beautiful
and safe city that everybody would want to live in.”
when everything seems to be at a standstill because of the pandemic
despite the current situation,” David said
The Paseo-Villar underpass is just one of the revitalization projects that will be completed in the Makati Central Business District within the next few months
The redevelopment planning began in 2012 to ensure that Makati continues to serve the ever-evolving needs of its residents
Makati has always been known to be the center of business
and this will further be strengthened upon the completion of the revitalization program
Project completions include the iconic Tower Two and more civic spaces at Ayala Triangle Gardens
several mobility programs which include bike lanes
and the redevelopment of Jaime Velasquez Park
Ayala Group has transformed a former street parking into Makati City&#8217;s newest outdoor dining experience
the Rada Promenade &#8211; offering people to savor the inviting cool December breeze that calls for more time spent outdoors
The new exciting spot to hang out with family and friends for the whole year round unveiled the first phase of more outdoor innovations by Makati Commercial Estate Association (MACEA) and Ayala Land
Located along Rada Street in Legaspi Village
the safe dining alternative to accommodate more customers is at the Makati Central Business District
the space was converted to host permanent and more al fresco dining options open daily with more outdoor activities such as:
MACEA Board of Governors Member Manny Blas shares how Rada Street is not just a place for cars but also for people
“It now becomes a place [where] we can enjoy [and] we can spend time in
hopefully not just on weekends but more often
We have a much livelier neighborhood because of this.”
The 1st phase of Rada Promenade features three different sizes of outdoor innovations scattered along Rada Street
To provide maximum comfort and convenience for diners
the outdoor dining area is fenced with the provision of an ample amount of seating areas
Art and nature coexist with people as additional trees are placed at vacant tree wells and movable planters and string lights
adorn the street to give it a festive and Parisian ambiance in the middle of the city
Customers can also expect harmonious tunes to enliven their visit
as performed by Makati Live’s talented buskers
These initiatives are just Phase 1 of the Rada Promenade project
The community is sure to be delighted as MACEA targets its completion by 2022
furnishing the area with more permanent alfresco spaces that are perfect for convergence with family and friends in the CBD
“I would really like to thank the Ayala Group for being such a great partner to the tourism of our city
They are coming out with great ideas like the Street Meet [and] the Parklets [at] Esteban
which will really contribute to our tourism potential,” said International Relations Department and Makati Tourism Head Maria Concepcion Yabut
providing more facilities and activities that elevate life in the city
visit the social media channels of Ayala Land @ayalaland and Make It Makati @makeitmakati
Tag them when you visit the new Rada Promenade
The new Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass has been inaugurated in Makati
The new underpass connects the northern portion of Ayala Triangle Gardens (where the iconic Tower Two is located) to Salcedo Village
(ALI) and the Makati LGU officially opened the Paseo de Roxas-Villar Underpass
pedestrians can now enjoy a safer and more comfortable walking experience while crossing Paseo de Roxas while allowing for improved vehicular traffic along the main road
Ayala Land’s <a href="https://www.goodnewspilipinas.com/jose-mari-chan-crafts-christmas-song-medley-for-ayala-lands-festival-of-lights/">Festival of Lights this holiday</a> 2021 will be headlined by Jose Mari Chan Christmas song medley
The way-finding system and improved street signs help to create order on the roadways and are employed to provide essential information not only to drivers but to the general public as well
The Makati Commercial Estate Association (MaCEA)
a primary mover in the district’s development
has installed a new and improved way-finding system where new street signs that are used are larger
have bigger fonts and have reflectorized text and graphic system on the side to represent the colors of Makati&#8217;s own vision: &#8220;Make it Makati&#8221;
There are about twenty-eight new street signs that  have been installed in all the street corners along Ayala Avenue
the new way-finding system will cover all the street corners in the entire Makati CBD as well
Image grabbed from Make it Makati&#8217;s twitter page
The said project of MaCEA aims to aid the general public in navigating through the dynamics streets and iconic landmarks
workers and visitors to the country’s premier finance
 What do you think about the new way-finding system and improved street signs