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  2. Slums in Metro Manila - Wikipedia

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    In the Philippines, residents of slum areas are commonly referred to as "squatters" and have historically been subject to relocation or forced demolition. With a steadily growing metropolitan area, Metro Manila is subject to a densifying population of slum dwellers—a 2014 article states that Manila has an estimated 4 million people living in ...

  3. Construction waste - Wikipedia

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    Additionally, the EPA has categorized Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste into three categories: non-dangerous, hazardous, and semi-hazardous. [1] Of total construction and demolition (C&D) waste in the United States, 90% comes from the demolition of structures, while waste generated during construction accounts for less than 10%. [2]

  4. Squatting in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    [21]: 54 In 1993, slums in Metro Manila were estimated to contain 2.39 million people, or 30.5 per cent of the area's total population and 706,185 people had been assisted by the ZIP. [19] Impoverished squatters lived on landfill sites such as Smokey Mountain and Payatas dumpsite , working as scavengers.

  5. Category : Demolished buildings and structures in the Philippines

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    Pages in category "Demolished buildings and structures in the Philippines" The following 17 pages are in this category, out of 17 total.

  6. List of demolished buildings and structures in Columbus, Ohio

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    However, today's opinion may not be in line with the views prevalent at the time of its demolition, and many consider it detrimental to demolish buildings that were often built with high artistic demands at the time. In the early 20th century, Columbus was a dense city dependent on streetcars and downtown retail, with unbroken rooflines.

  7. NLEX Harbor Link - Wikipedia

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    The section near the northern terminus traverses an industrial and residential area, which necessitated the demolition of numerous houses, buildings, and warehouses. It soon follows the railway right-of-way, where it rises to as high as 19 meters (62 ft) to provide necessary ground clearance for the viaduct carrying the future Manila–Clark ...

  8. Demolition waste - Wikipedia

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    Demolition waste is waste debris from destruction of buildings, roads, bridges, or other structures. [1] Debris varies in composition, but the major components, by weight, in the US include concrete, wood products, asphalt shingles, brick and clay tile, steel, and drywall. [2] There is the potential to recycle many elements of demolition waste. [1]

  9. Environmental issues in the Philippines - Wikipedia

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    The Philippines is projected to be one of the most vulnerable countries to the impacts of climate change, [5] which would exacerbate weather extremes. As the Philippines lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, it is prone to natural disasters, like earthquakes, typhoons, and volcanic eruptions.