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    REPORT OF MIXED USE BUILDINGS

    The Real Benefits of Living in a Mixed-Use


    Development
    BY: Rizza Sta. Ana, Senior Content Writer

    One evening, my sister and I decided to take out my visiting father to dinner at one of those
    fancy concept restaurants near my office. The restaurant was one of the many fine-dining
    establishments and retail shops in a popular residential and commercial complex.

    My father was in awe of the complex. The restaurants and retail shops were buzzing with
    people that night, and it was a weekday. We even spotted at least a group of runners probably
    heading to a nearby park to train. The local bookstore was teeming with customers and
    bookworms checking out the latest releases.

    He then looked up, and observed a number of residential units a couple of floors above the
    establishments. There was light on a couple of units, presumably from the homeowners settling
    home in their dining or living rooms after a days work.

    The concept of homes built on commercial establishments was not foreign to my well-traveled
    father. However, it was still a refreshing real estate concept for him considering the fact that
    our homes in the province still require him to commute to go somewhere.

    Pero di ba sila (the residents upstairs) naiingayan, Anak? Father mused, obviously noting the
    activity outside our restaurants window.

    What is a mixed-use development?

    By definition, a mixed-use development is a real estate project that blends residential,


    commercial, cultural, institutional and industrial uses. Whether its a single building, a complex
    of buildings, a district, or a township or city, the uses are physically or functionally integrated,
    and provide connections to both homeowners and pedestrians.

    In the last few years, mixed-use developments are slowly embraced in communities outside city
    centers. Here are among the primary reasons why:

    1. Traffic congestion

    We all know how bad traffic in Metro Manila not only affects commuters but also hurt
    businesses as well. That is why most people now want to live near or within central business
    districts. The growing daytime population of economical hubs has increased commute times,
    especially during rush hour, that traffic has become an impossible problem to solve.

    However, the rise of mixed-use developments in denser areas like Alabang are economically
    beneficial for everyone. Companies who wish to expand or set up shop in the Philippines now
    have the option to put up their offices near their employees homes. Employees, on the other
    hand, are now given the flexibility to reconsider a transfer or a job opportunity nearby.

    And with the rise of job opportunities within their homes, more and more people are now
    seeking to improve their lifestyle by living within the area where everything they need is within
    reach.

    In Alabang, Muntinlupa, for example, Avida Towers Altura is located within Ayala Lands mixed-
    use estate, South Park District, which is also just under 10 minutes away from Alabangs central
    business and commercial districts, which are homes to companies like Convergys Philippines,
    HSBC Data Processing Service, E Telecare, Unilever, Shell Philippines, and Verizon Wireless.

    Avida Towers Altura is also a short walk away from the upcoming South Park Corporate Center,
    which will provide office space for the booming business process outsourcing industry in
    Muntinlupa, and retail areas to invoke a live-work-play environment. These include the Ayala
    Malls South Park, which will be opening this December.

    2. Reduce automobile dependence

    Sure, cars are comfortable means of going from one place to another. But so is walking too,
    when youre home is just literally a walk away from everything you need.
    Being automobile-dependent discourages you to be truly in tune with your environment.
    Driving or commuting by car limits your ability to wander and discover great things about your
    own neighborhood.

    Moreover, walking is a great form of exercise. Its free too, and reduces the hassle of looking for
    an expensive parking space for your car when you need to go out for short errands.

    3. Demand for more open, public spaces

    The best thing about mixed-use developments is that there is a dedicated portion for open
    spaces. Real estate developers now add lush parks, landscaped gardens and water fixtures, and
    even function areas for people of all walks of life to explore, enjoy, and relax. The South Park
    District, for instance, features one of the biggest park spaces in Muntinlupa.

    Moreover, having open spaces in your neighborhood encourages you to be more positive and
    active. A research study found out that open spaces encourage more pedestrians to walk or do
    physical activities, like street running, yoga, badminton, football, and even dancing.

    4. Sense of place and community

    The synergy of open spaces and real estate projects in a mixed-use development allows people,
    both residents and pedestrians, to have a real sense of belonging and community. Mixed-use
    developments are well-planned in a way for people to connect with each other in living spaces
    that encourage such bonds.
    The South Park District will have a one-hectare central park, which is made up of three parts.

    The Plaza will be an ideal venue for the community to host events and trade markets on weekends.
    The Grand Lawn is a sunken garden which is lined with shrubs and canopy trees reminiscent of the
    laidback, Southern environment.

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