The paper describes the development “contrasts” in Makati. Three points were described in the discussion of the conflicts. First, the growth and development of Makati into a largely upper social class area has historical underpinnings. Second, the lack of coordination among many actors of development operating in the different tiers in the public sector, on one hand is contrasted to the unitary decision-making of a robust private sector, on the other. Three, the uniqueness of Makati in its form and structure creates a sort of planning dilemma.