BGC set for people-first refresh under updated master development plan
In Photo: (from left to right) SGV & Co. Strategy and Transactions Partner Marie Stephani Tan-Hamed, SGV & Co. master planner Michael Koks, BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang, SGV & Co. Country Managing Partner Rossana Fajardo, and BCDA OIC Senior Vice President for Conversion and Development Engr. Mark P. Torres. BCDA photo
Bonifacio Global City (BGC) is set to undergo a comprehensive, people-first revamp, as the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) partners with SyCip Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV & Co.) to update the estate’s master development plan.
More than two decades since its original development framework was put in place, the updated plan will serve as a practical and forward-looking guide for BGC’s next phase of growth. It aims to ensure that the district continues to evolve in a manner that is inclusive, resilient, and responsive to current and future 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,” BCDA President and CEO Engr. Joshua M. Bingcang said.
Under the agreement, BCDA and SGV & Co. will undertake a nine-month consultation and technical study process to prepare the updated plan. The process will involve data-driven urban analysis, visioning workshops, and engagement with key stakeholders to align development strategies with existing policies and infrastructure capacity.
The updated plan will integrate contemporary urban planning principles, with stronger emphasis on public spaces, streetscape improvements, and active mobility. It will also align BGC’s development framework with transit-oriented development (TOD) to better connect land use planning with existing and planned transport systems.
A component of the study is the review and strategic reallocation of BCDA’s gross floor area (GFA) entitlements. This will help ensure that development intensity matches infrastructure capacity, optimize land use and value, and identify underutilized areas for potential development or disposition.
BCDA said the master plan update is necessary to address emerging challenges such as traffic congestion, infrastructure constraints, climate risks, and the need for more inclusive and accessible mobility in a maturing central business district.
Once completed, the updated BGC plan is expected to support long-term investments, generate employment, and improve mobility and accessibility for workers, residents, and visitors.
This initiative is aligned with the administration’s socioeconomic agenda by advancing sustainable urban development, efficient land use, and investment-driven growth. #
