For building a community that makes it easy to commune with nature, Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO) solidified its status as one of the country's best township developers and earned it three awards at the recent 2023 PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards.
Pueblo de Oro's Townscapes Malvar (Batangas) was honored for Best Township Development and Best Lifestyle Development during the awards night at Shangri-La at The Fort. The PropertyGuru Philippines Property Awards celebrates the best projects, designs and innovations within the industry in the past year.
The development of a residential area while preserving the property's natural landscape to create an eco-friendly and sustainable community was a major factor in PropertyGuru's choice of Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar as recipient of the Best Township Development prize.
Townscapes Malvar was also cited as Best Mixed-Use Development for modeling the "live-work-play-learn" sustainable development. The development is part of a 286-ha mixed-use complex, with four hectares allotted for commercial area and one hectare as an educational hub.
It is adjacent to an industrial park for light manufacturing companies developed by Science Park of the Philippines, a PDO sister company.
PDO said Townscapes Malvar's original goal was to highlight the natural character of the property with 50 percent of the total land area set aside for open space and roads. The company is known for promoting sustainable development, typically allocating at least a third of each development area for wide, open space and for highlighting natural features.
Prim Nolido, PDO president and chief operating officer, pointed out the company philosophy dovetailed with the "new normal" ways of living resulting from the corona virus disease 2019 pandemic. PDO, he said, could and would withstand every crucial challenge with the passion for sustainability and "new urbanism".
Working around nature has been the guidepost of Townscapes Malvar. By making the most of natural landscape contours, it brings residents closer to nature while doing recreational and wellness activities or simply relaxing after work. A green linear park loop with bike lanes and jogging trails and a clubhouse with sports facilities have been seamlessly integrated into the development.
PDO ensured accessibility for its residents by embedding shopping and commercial establishments, educational institutions and employment opportunities within Townscape Malvar. Earlier this year, Townscapes Malvar was recognized as the mixed-use development of the year during the 2023 Real Estate Asia Awards.
PDO has been in the business of developing quality and mixed-use townships and residential projects for almost three decades and has received honors from local and international awards institution for its innovative, high-quality yet affordable products in residential communities and townships in booming areas like Cagayan de Oro City; Malvar, Lipa and Santo Tomas in Batangas; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Mactan, Cebu.
The developer collaborates with experts and adheres to world-class standards in planning its projects. Its homes are certified with EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), a globally recognized citation for energy efficiency and overall well-being, among others.