Perceptions on the Role of Urban Green Spaces at Quezon Memorial Circle (QMC), Philippines: The Job Sector’s Perspective

Abstract

In a highly urbanized and progressive city in the National Capital Region, Philippines such as Quezon City, it is common to get a sight of various forms of developmental projects in order to live up to the present population and lifestyle of people in the city. However, these developments cause detrimental effects to the environment especially if not regulated. Urban green spaces play an important role in both the environment and the overall well-being of a person. This study aimed to recognize how people in the job sector perceive the presence of urban green spaces in the Quezon Memorial Circle and how it contributes to their lives. The survey questionnaire was administered to eighty-one (81) willing respondents through snowballing method. Gathered data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and were further tested through measures of association. Findings of the study revealed that visiting the Quezon Memorial Circle for its urban green spaces and staying for about 1-2 hours to relax, be with nature, and spend time alone significantly contributes to job sectors’ feeling of being connected to nature especially to those who have been staying in their job sector for a longer time.