The complete city that is Ortigas East

Ortigas East

Living through a pandemic definitely altered our priorities and our wishes for the future. Suffice to say, safety, comfort and convenience have become the priority of many, especially when picking out a location for a new home.

Naturally, after going through all those stringent lockdowns, who wouldn’t want to live in a neighborhood that feels like a complete city, where essentials are within reach, where you can easily take a breather, and where your workplace is just down the street?

Good thing we have forward-thinking property developers in our midst which present us with such promising communities that feel like they’ve been designed for the new normal. Take for example Ortigas Land and its 16-hectare mixed-use estate Ortigas East.

Rising along C-5 Road and bound by Ortigas and Julia Vargas Avenues in Pasig City, Ortigas East is definitely looking to be a complete city with its residential, office and commercial components. What’s exciting about this is that all are walkable within each other. Residents won’t have to concern themselves with bringing a car or riding public transport to run errands or go from the house to the office.

Streets within Ortigas East are designed to be bike- and pedestrian-friendly and 40 percent of the estate’s total area is reserved for open spaces. Living here, you can easily take time out when things get too stressful. You can take a few minutes to meditate while walking along the tree-lined streets and lush greenery. Or go for a run or spin on your bike for some exercise.

Tiendesitas

At present, it already has Tiendesitas, a sprawling shopping complex that has become a favorite among locals and tourists alike for its native products, local food and extensive selection of shops. Other locators in Ortigas East include SM Center Pasig, Transcom Center and Silver City.

Silver City

The estate’s first residential high-rise, Maple at Verdant Towers, is currently being constructed. The 42-story condo offers generous living spaces as well as an amenity deck, lush gardens and landscaped open areas.

Maple at Verdant Towers

Down the road is The Glaston Tower, poised to become the next prime business address in this part of the metro. It offers premium office spaces that are designed to be ideal for both local startups and the more established traditional businesses.

The Glaston Tower

The 34-story office building is compliant with the Philippine Green Building Code and currently awaiting its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification. Employees who will eventually hold office here are assured to benefit from The Glaston Tower’s energy efficient features.

Aside from its proximity to residences rising within Ortigas East, The Glaston Tower is a stone’s throw from the many shops and dining establishments located within the mixed-use estate. Its ground level will house a food and retail hub as well. Tenants—even guests—at The Glaston Tower are provided ease of access to their dining, leisure and essential needs.

Certainly, if there’s one complete city that would provide you with convenience, comfort and safety in the new normal, it would no doubt be Ortigas East.