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The South goes green and sustainable!
September 12, 2007 by Johanna · Leave a Comment
Been attending project briefings for Ayalaland’s Nuvali project in Canlubang, and WOW, must say I’m amazed. This planned city, whose main access road is already visible from the Sta. Rosa-Tagaytay road, will usher in a whole new era for our children and their children: ultra-modern with a spotlight on communal living and respect for the environment.
To say that this project is exciting is an understatement! Imagine a 21st century, “wired” community that is green by design — bike paths and pedestrian walkways all around, with easily accessible nature and water parks and energy-saving facilities. Add that it’s self-sustaining, with business centers and schools within a short distance from residential neighborhoods. It will espouse precisely the epitome of the modern lifestyle: progressive yet responsible.
The magic word is sustainability, offered by Nuvali in 3 fronts:
- Environment
Land will be divided into open spaces and low-mid density developments, using LEED-compliant buildings and infrastructure, including parks, lakes and even sewage systems (ex. bio-swales or vegetated canals). Note that Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) equivalent for engineering and construction design.
Focus will be given to water conservation and reuse and waste management. Ayala has also partnered with WWF for help in eco-footprinting and GINI measurement, as well as in achieving a target of zero carbon emissions.
- Economy
Envisioned is a PEZA-accredited business and technology campus, with a retail center, business district, and social institutions like churches, schools, and hospitals. Connectivity will be provided by private transit systems, modern utilities (WIFI, WIMAX), and a revolutionary “green” work environment using alternative energy sources and eco-friendly structures such as green roofs.
- Social
With community-building as a key priority, gathering places like open parks, as well as civic and cultural activities will abound. There will be a range of housing options, with offerings from AyalaLand Premier (Abrio), CII (Treveia), and Avida (Avida Estates).
The project is seen to bring increased employment in the CALABARZON area and educational assistance to locals through Xavier school, which has already committed to 25% scholar enrollees. Also tapped as a partner is GILAS to help improve the area’s internet connectivity.
Nuvali is an ambitious undertaking that will take years of concerted effort to fully develop (it took the Makati Central Business District, built in the 1960s, over 40 years to grow into what it is today). The project buzz has just begun; best not to get left behind.
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Related post: Green Grass of Home.
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