MANILA, Philippines – It might be difficult to picture now how the country’s former “bagsakan,” otherwise known as the Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) complex, will transform into a business district similar to that of Makati’s Central Business District (CBD) and Taguig’s Bonifacio Global City (BGC). But in the next five years when Ayala Land’s (ALI) 74-hectare development in the area reaches its first phase of completion, this part of the capital will not only become “a city in sync,” but it will also turn into a gateway connecting key cities in the metro as well as growth centers in the North and South.
Named Arca South, the signature ALI development is expected to become home to some 60,000 residents and 400,000 office workers in the coming years.
Prime accessibility
The government’s Southeast Intermodal Transport System (ITS) will also add ease for commuters in accessing the city as this 5.57-hectare transportation hub, which will be right next to Arca South, is projected to accommodate 4,000 buses in a day. This translates to 200,000 commuters served in 24 hours.
Residential communities, workspaces and lifestyle destinations
Meanwhile, 2017 will witness the opening of its lifestyle mall akin to Makati’s Greenbelt and by 2018, a 200-room Seda Hotel and 250-bed QualiMed hospital will open in Arca South.
Apart from commercial establishments, Arca South will also make room for a 30-60 meter wide green corridor that will serve as a convergence area for the community. This rejuvenating area will consume 40% of the 74-hectare development.
The city in sync
For more information, visit arcasouth.ph.
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