Comments on: Japanese firm to build retirement village in Legazpi

By: iMilo

iMilo — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:06:15 +0000

I hope there is truth to the road “reportedly” being build from Old Alby District to Estanza. This road should go all way to the very heart of Estanza. Building a master plan for this portion of Legazpi City is a “must do” agenda for City Hall. With the advent of the Bicol International Airport (BIA)and hopefully a road connecting Estanza with the Maharlika Highway, Estanza will be the gateway to Legazpi with spectacular view. I don’t see Legazpi expanding towards Manito simply because you have to be closer to airports and railways. Not to mention that residents prefer the uplands of Albay. Case in point is the success of subdivision developments in the mountains of Daraga where Aquinas University plans to move… away from Mt.Mayon’s harmsway and river flooding.

By: Dex

Dex — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:53:58 +0000

Yes, development should be equitable. I wonder what the city government has to say about this issue.

By: Dex

Dex — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:50:16 +0000

I agree with you. From what I’ve seen in photos taken from Estanza, the view is indeed spectacular. Also Estanza is still sparsely populated , thus developments such as these are less likely to meet opposition from residents unlike in Puro, for instance.

I hope the city government will create a master plan for the development of this portion of Legazpi. The new road that is reportedly being built from Old Albay District to Estanza is a start.

By: iMilo

iMilo — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 22:52:25 +0000

There are areas in Legazpi Ciity that is being overlooked for this type of community. One that stands out is Estanza. It is closer to the upcoming Bicol International Airport (assuming a road from Estanza is connected to the Maharlika Highway through Kiwalo, Daraga, Albay). Estanza has a higher elevation, Tagaytay type of serenity, cool breeze. If you think Lignon Hill (did I spell that right) has a beautiful view of Legazpi, Old Albay, Daraga, Mt. Mayon and Albay Gulf, you should visit Estanza. There are drawbacks: A need to construct wider roads (there are existing roads to Estanza), water supply (can easily be resolved with reservoir or connect water supply with Daraga through Kiwalo again). There are advantages: Estanza is an excellent area for Legazpi to expand to. Away from Mt. Mayon harmsway (eruptions and river flooding). Will provide Legazpi a Baquio City like section of the city (develop on existing topography or build residential and commercial buildings that blends with the topography). Providing infrastructure in Estanza could be useful to the community when and if Daraga and Legazpi merge. Thus, I suggest that we should show Estanza to the consultants.

By: Legazpeña

Legazpeña — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:21:26 +0000

Wow, very interesting..this is a sign that Legazpi is really moving forward. BUT, do you ever ask Mayor Rosal about where the residents of Brgy. Puro will go? It is not mentioned in your post.

At the same time, this is funny because Legazpi will have a retirement village for some Asians, yet the natives of the town – the Legazpeños are losing their homes. Look at what Embarcadero is doing, they demolished houses to make way for a new road. Telling people that they will be relocated.

First thing that they should do is relocate the Legazpeños, give them their new homes before you demolish their homes. And then go, they can make these improvements for as much as they want.

Just my 2 cents.