#SMByTheBay's days are probably numbered as the part of #ManilaBay around it is undergoing reclamation. It might soon become "SM By The Canal". 😅

The local government of Pasay City is heading the 6.25 km² (625 hectares) reclamation project within its part of Manila Bay. The 3.6 km² (360 hectares) part of it is in partnership with SM Prime.

So, just expect for SM to relocate SM By The Bay to the new beachhead or breakwater. Though, I expect a totally new plan, something similar to #SeascapeVillage, in front of the #ManilaFilmCenter, in Pasay City, a commercial area with a beachfront.

If they just repeat the SM By The Bay design, which was similar to the old #Baywalk in the City of Manila, then they didn't learn anything from those two similar approaches. 😆

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What makes for a relaxing day by the bay?

It's not necessarily the presence of a [man-made] beach. It's having a properly rehabilitated bay (a swimmable one at that!), having a decent open space to stroll (and walk your bike), and to enjoy the clear view while eating in an affordable bayside eatery.

Is it too much to ask for what really works? #PuertoPrincesa is able to do it, and execute it elegantly.

What about #Manila?

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