The ideal location for the Administrative Center is within an existing Civic Center/City Hall Complex. Such positioning makes the center highly accessible to the Local Government which it directly serves. A project prerequisite is that the site be owned or controlled by the government, preferably by the LGU involved. Furthermore, utilities such as power, water, drainage and telecommunication systems may already be in place within a developed complex.
The new structure needs only tap into existing lines. A site within a Civic Center would therefore require the least cost to develop.
In the event that there is either no existing Civic Center or no available land within the Civic Center, an alternative site can be identified. The following criteria should be considered in the site selection process:
Site Selection Criteria
• Proximity to the Provincial Capital, City or Municipal Hall
• Generally flat terrain and free from flooding
• Accessible to the general public
• Conforming to the city or LGU land use/zoning plan
• Availability of utility systems and services such as power, water, telecommunication facilities, and drainage/sewerage systems.