Creating a sustainable community

With its booming economy, low crime rate, educational and cultural scene, as well as affordable houses, good jobs and unique combination of suburban and rustic charm, Marikina is definitely one of the most progressive cities in the metro today. The good news is that Marikina residents and the private sector are stepping up to help the city thrive even further.

“Our progress is pretty quick compared to other areas in Metro Manila,” Marikina mayor Marides Fernando says. “We’re happy with the investors. We believe that people need to be empowered and educated for they will be the ones to contribute to the long-term sustainability of Marikina.”

One of the investors the mayor says she’s happy to work with is Federal Land, the real estate arm of the Metrobank Group. “As a member of Metrobank Group, Federal Land reflects the same stature of trust and dependability,” she says.

Owning about 17 hectares of land along Sumulong Highway and Fernando Avenue in Marikina, the mayor recognized that Federal Land is, indeed, “a major force to reckon with in the development of the city.” She adds that she’s also keen on developing programs that could help continue Marikina’s development without outgrowing its sense of community.

“We started with order in the city, fixing the environment and making it conducive to live and do business. We are now focusing on education and skills upgrading, so our people will have an opportunity to learn. We want them to go into lifelong learning programs so the changes we’ve started will be sustainable,” added Fernando.

Seeing the untapped potential of the area, Federal Land first entered the Marikina property scene in 2002. Its first development was the Marquinton Residences, Marikina’s first and only master-planned community. Backed by over 36 years of experience in planning and real estate development, Federal Land holds an impressive portfolio in creating quality residential and retail developments in the country.

With Marquinton Residences, Federal Land strives to create a true blend of residential, commercial and retail living spaces in a self-sustained community — combining the rural charm of Marikina with the luxury of modern lifestyles, uniting people and encouraging them to live in harmony. Its prime location (located at the corner of Sumulong Highway and Fernando Ave.) and accessibility to life’s necessities make this Federal Land project a premier property development in the city. Federal Land recently launched its Marquinton Garden Terraces following the phenomenal success of its three-tower Marquinton Residences.  

Sustainability is important in a city. It is, after all, the core of living to maintain resources for the next generation. In working towards sustainable development, Marikina City has found a perfect partner in Federal Land. For more information on Federal Land and the Marquinton Garden Terraces, call 681-0111.