In recent years, the call for sustainable urban development has become an important concern more than ever. Societies all around the globe are called upon to create more resilient communities that ensure harmony with nature and produce little to no adverse impact on the environment.
Creating this kind of smart, green city of the future is a challenge especially in traditional urban centers, where old ways of doing things may be deeply entrenched. However, it is not altogether impossible, given meticulous master planning, modern urban planning techniques and technologies, and a deliberate intention to make the most out of available resources.
Such is the driving force behind Parklinks. A revolutionary estate rising right in the heart of Metro Manila, this signature estate presents itself as a refreshing, alternative destination in the city. A joint venture between real estate giants Ayala Land and Eton Properties, it brings the promise of a sustainable future closer to reality for Filipino city dwellers today.
Bridging the future
An inimitable characteristic of Parklinks is its prime location, straddling the key cities of Quezon City and Pasig. This places future residents, workers and visitors of this master planned development at an advantage by being near the well-established business districts of Ortigas, Makati, and Bonifacio Global City.
What used to be 35 hectares of an industrial and manufacturing zone has been re-envisioned as a green and sustainable mixed-use urban township in the heart of Metro Manila. There are wide, open spaces; a pedestrian-oriented road and transport system; as well as resource-efficient systems and technologies. There are also structures and amenities built around its most distinctive natural feature, which is a substantial portion of the Marikina River.
Parklinks’ amenities include an esplanade, river park terraces, running and bike trails, as well as riparian gardens that follow the existing topography of the waterfront. The estate’s visual centerpiece is a 110-meter long and 25-meter-wide bridge with an iconic, contemporary design that will connect both sides of the river—a fitting symbol of how Parklinks bridges urban living from the past into a sustainable future.
Wellness in the metro redefined
Just as fittingly, one of the pioneer residential developments in Parklinks is from Alveo, the Ayala Land brand that focuses on redefining what it means to live well and work well for today’s generation of success-oriented individuals and families. The Lattice is a high-rise vertical community designed with sustainability features, including optimized natural lighting, an ingenious rainwater harvesting system for landscaping and other maintenance uses, as well as the use of lighting, plumbing and sanitary fixtures that save energy and water.
With Parklinks being a genuine urban sanctuary, the sustainable lifestyle continues outside of one’s home at The Lattice. Residents can take full advantage of outdoor recreation and wellness at the nearby Eco Center, a three-hectare central park comprised of an open lawn and garden, as well as its neighboring retail choices and amenities. The Lattice at Parklinks also provides not only priceless riverside views but immediate access to the waterfront area.
Another anchor establishment in the estate is Ayala Malls Parklinks, which is closely integrated to the community and provides daily conveniences and entertainment options. Other eco-friendly buildings and structures such as offices and hospitality establishments complete the master plan of this sustainable city, seen to nurture its inhabitants and allow progress to thrive side by side with nature.
Foresight and transformation
Given the proven track record of Ayala Land in delivering on its vision and transforming the real estate landscape, Parklinks can be expected to become a nexus of positive change and an anchor of development in an otherwise seemingly mature and fully developed area such as Metro Manila. Once more, Filipino home buyers can trust Ayala Land’s foresight in creating a community that is centered on the principles of sustainability and environmental conservation.
Within Parklinks, Alveo’s The Lattice is an opportunity for early adapters to get into a distinctly sustainable urban lifestyle. Not only is it a wise investment in the long-run, but a chance to enjoy everyday wellness with its intangible benefits of good health, peace of mind and personal fulfillment.