GOAL 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable
Bulacan Agricultural State University (BASC) proudly serves a student and employee population originating from the Bulacan and Pampanga provinces. With a profound commitment to its roots and an eye on a global future, BASC’s 10-year Land Use Development and Infrastructure Plan underscores the significance of conserving both natural and cultural heritage while contributing to sustainable progress.
Students and employees are provided with affordable housing and sustainable commuting strategies supported through the university’s collaborative activities with local and national organizations. BASC demonstrates how education, community engagement, and ecological responsibility contribute to sustainable cities and communities.
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION 2023 – 2024
| Indicators | Evidence Link |
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11.2 Support of arts and heritage |
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| ‣ 11.2.1 Public access to buildings Provide public access to buildings and/or monuments or natural heritage landscapes of cultural significance |
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‣ 11.2.1.1 Free access to all significant buildings | |
‣ 11.2.1.2 Some free access | |
‣ 11.2.1.3 Paid access | |
| ‣ 11.2.2 Public access to libraries Provide public access to libraries including books and publications |
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‣ 11.2.2.1 Automatic free access | |
‣ 11.2.2.2 Access to all after application | |
‣ 11.2.2.3 Access in some circumstances | |
| ‣ 11.2.3 Public access to museums Provide public access to museums, exhibition spaces or galleries, or works of art and artefacts |
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‣ 11.2.3.1 Free access to all museums and galleries | |
‣ 11.2.3.2 Free access to some | |
‣ '11.2.3.3 Paid access | |
| ‣ 11.2.4 Public access to green spaces Provide free public access to open spaces and green spaces |
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‣ 11.2.4.1 Permanent free access | |
‣ 11.2.4.2 Occasional free access | |
‣ 11.2.4.3 Paid access | |
| ‣ 11.2.5 Arts and heritage contribution Contribute to local arts, in terms of number of annual public performances of university choirs, theatre groups, orchestras etc… either ad-hoc or as part of an ongoing programme |
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‣ 11.2.5.1 More than 30 perfomancees | |
‣ 11.2.5.2 More than 15 perfomances | |
‣ 11.2.5.3 Ad-hoc only | |
| ‣ 11.2.6 Record and preserve cultural heritage Deliver projects to record and preserve intangible cultural heritage such as local folklore, traditions, language, and knowledge. This can include the heritage of displaced communities. |
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‣ 11.2.6 .1 Local or regional cultural heritage | |
‣ 11.2.6 .2 National cultural heritage | |
‣ 11.2.6 .3 Heritage of displaced communities | |
11.3 Expenditure on arts and heritage | |
| ‣ 11.3.1 Arts and heritage expenditure | |
‣ 11.3.1.1 University expenditure | |
‣ 11.3.1.2 University expenditure on arts and heritage | |
11.4 Sustainable practices |
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| ‣ 11.4.1 Sustainable practices targets Measure and set targets for more sustainable commuting (walking, cycling or other non-motorized transport, vanpools, carpools, shuttlebus or public transportation, motorcycle, scooter or moped, or electric vehicles) | |
| ‣ 11.4.2 Promote sustainable commuting Undertake actions to promote more sustainable commuting | |
| ‣ 11.4.3 Allow remote working Promote or allow telecommuting or remote working for employees as a matter of policy or standard practice, or offer a condensed working week to reduce employee commuting | |
| ‣ 11.4.4 Affordable housing for employees Provide affordable housing for employees |
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‣ 11.4.4.1 Evaluating affordability | |
‣ 11.4.4.2 Providing housing directly | |
‣ 11.4.4.3 Providing financial support | |
| ‣ 11.4.5 Affordable housing for students Provide affordable housing for students |
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‣ 11.4.5.1 Evaluating affordability | |
‣ 11.4.5.2 Providing housing directly | |
‣ 11.4.5.3 Providing financial support | |
| ‣ 11.4.6 Pedestrian priority on campus Prioritise pedestrian access on campus | |
| ‣ 11.4.7 Local authority collaboration regarding planning and development Work with local authorities to address planning issues and development, including ensuring that local residents are able to access affordable housing | |
| ‣ 11.4.8 Planning development - new build standards Build new buildings to sustainable standards | |
| ‣ 11.4.9 Building on brownfield sites Build on brownfield sites, where possible | |