Greener pastures

MANILA, Philippines - Manhattan Heights, the new phase of Manhattan Garden City at the Araneta Center, provides urbanites a healthier and more natural environment.

Good health isn’t only about having the right diet but also living in the right environment. Unfortunately for people living in the Metro, the latter is not as easy to achieve as the former. With the smog and air pollution brought on by urban traffic and industrial operations, breathing in the air has become a no-no. This is perhaps why most people opt to reside in areas outside of Metro Manila. Despite the long commute, they are prepared to sacrifice time and energy for the fresh air that they deserve.

Knowing this, Megaworld Corporation, the country’s leading real estate property developer, conceptualized a community that provides the “green” comforts of having nature so close to home — Manhattan Heights. Like jewels on the Araneta Center landscape, its four glass towers glimmer in hues of blue and white.

“With the right kind of environment and unparalleled convenience, we believe that people can be persuaded to live here in the Metro instead of relocating to Laguna or Cavite, which are also becoming very congested now. We have actually incorporated a lot of ‘firsts’ with Manhattan Heights because we want residents to have all the convenience that they deserve,” Megaworld Central Properties Inc. president Anthony Charlemagne Yu said.

Links of convenience

The 30-storey condominium enjoys direct access to the LRT-2 and MRT-3, being the first-ever transit-oriented development in the country to be connected to two train lines. This allows you not only to commute in comfort but also help save gas and prevent air pollution. You don’t even need to drive anywhere because everything is a few steps away. Manhattan Heights offers its residents an exclusive network of walkways that link you directly to the Gateway Mall, all these above street level. No more walking on sidewalks to get to the supermarket, to the restaurant or to the movie theaters. There are also retail shops at the ground level of the towers that can cater to your every need.

Heavenly garden

But the direct links to the transits and the mall is not the only thing that Manhattan Heights has to offer. Its crowning glory can be found on top of each tower — the Sky Garden. Also a first in real estate development history, the Sky Garden is an open park that plays host to some of the most beautiful fauna in the land, mirroring the rich landscape and cool breeze found in communities outside Metro Manila. The palm trees that surround the area and the parapet above allow residents to hang out and breathe in the fresh air without worrying about being in direct sunlight. At night, the Sky Garden is even lovelier with a skylight feature that is as romantic as it is fascinating.

To experience the green features of Manhattan Heights, please call Megaworld at 810-3333, visit the Manhattan Garden City showroom at the 3rd level of Gateway Mall, or check out www.themanhattangardencity.com.