Baguio City Tightens Development Rules, Reviews Investments Based on Water, Environment, and Risks
Baguio City is considering a new Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) and zoning ordinance reforms to address issues like water shortages and traffic congestion caused by decades of unregulated overdevelopment. Future development investments will be reviewed based on their impact on water supply, the environment, and geohazards.
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