ALI combines greens in cityscapes

Malaya - Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is one of those city developers worldwide that are starting to find innovative ways to subtly include greens in cityscapes.

ALI is fervent in making a huge difference when it comes to urban master-planning that seamlessly integrates lush breathing spaces in cityscapes.

However, Antonino Aquino, president of Ayala Land and chairman of Cebu Holdings, Inc., said integrating parks in an urban masterplan can somehow become a challenge in the Philippine setting since the country’s landscape isn’t as expansive as the environs of the cities abroad.

“However, with ALI’s proven track record and unrivaled leadership in bringing large scale, mixed-use districts, some of the urban hubs in the Philippines may eventually become at par with the known city centers across the globe,”  Aquino said. “The company has remarkably gone beyond the usual city facets like concrete and towering structures, and one of the solid testaments to this effort is our latest project with Cebu Holdings Inc.-the Cebu Park District.”

ALI  takes into account the importance of priming Cebu Park District (CPD). This includes its regional potential, as well as how it would function, sustain, and balance live-work-play aspects for the coming years.

To date, CPD is the unifying address that mirrors the synergy of Cebu’s most prominent business squares-Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park.

Beyond being known as a home to the growing number of BPO conglomerates in Cebu and the iconic leisure and lifestyle destination Ayala Center Cebu, these areas also reflect ALI and CHI’s aggressive endeavors in the region. These places are also known for housing some of the company’s major residential projects. Recently, Ayala Land Premier launched the Park Point Residences-the first residential tower that will rise within Ayala Center. Meanwhile, Alveo Land is also bringing its residential innovations to the district by introducing Solinea and Sedona Park. Avida, also one of ALI’s notable residential arms, just introduced its multi-tower development within CPD.

Given that CPD is emerging as a major business, leisure, and residential district in Cebu, Aquino notes that its overall masterplan is balanced by the verdant parks that dot its 50-hectare showcase.

“People intuitively know the importance of nature and green spaces as these help one achieve peace of mind,” Aquino said. “Hence, Cebu Park District is littered with parks, where people can experience a relaxing space of lush greens right outside their offices or residences. So, while other urban dwellers must put up with the mental fatigue caused by work, traffic congestion or pollution, people who live, work, and thrive within this district enjoy places where they can refresh their minds and bodies every once in a while.”

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