Cidades Park redefines condo living

MANILA, Philippines - These days, quality of life is defined in terms of living in a good residence near work, school, and lifestyle centers within the city to save on travel time, which can be better spent with loved ones.

But what if we can redefine the quality of life in terms of more sensible and desirable home solutions while still living in the heart of Metro Manila? This must be what Calmar Land Development Corporation (Calmar Land) had in mind when it launched Cidades Park, a two-tower, medium-rise condominium development that is poised to alter the residential skyline of Mandaluyong City.

 Nestling in almost 5,000-sq.m. property at the corner of Samat and Lopez-Rizal streets, Cidades Park is conveniently located one block away from Shaw Boulevard and within the bustling Ortigas business district. The community is a mere 10-15 minutes away from Makati, Greenhills, and Bonifacio Global City and is accessible both by public and private transportation.

Cidades Park sits atop one of Mandaluyong City’s highest points and one of the few locations unaffected by flood. Surrounded by residential areas, a home in Cidades Park is a seeming escape from the noise of the metropolis and a more intimate setting for family bonding.

The 11-storey condominium towers will be of mixed-use design, with just seven floors of residential units while the first floors are dedicated to the lobbies and commercial spaces for retail and service conveniences to serve the residents and their visitors. With its medium-rise setup and maximum of only 14 units per floor at both towers (total of only 210 units), residents are assured of private and exclusive dwellings. 

The development features premium space planning, ensuring that every unit will provide residents with the comforts and conveniences of a real home. Available are of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedrooms ranging from 40 to 118 sq., and special Garden Units ranging from 61 to 175 sq.m. Meant to foster gracious living and not just to be a place to sleep in, the units are generously proportioned, by industry standards, to accommodate future requirements of upwardly mobile individuals and starting families.

 Stepping into a Cidades Park unit is a step into the good life. The generous unit layouts are further enhanced by high-end features rarely found in most condominiums of today. Priced comparable to core mid-condos, the units at Cidades Park come with luxurious and breathtaking features and finishes: three-meter ceiling height (clear) in all units, 100% power supply backups, U-shaped kitchen with installed exhaust hoods, utility rooms even in a one-bedroom unit, provisions for washer dryer and multi-point water heater in bathroom, cable TV connections in all rooms, and a multitude of electrical outlets that dispense with the use of extension cords in the kitchen.

From its two-story-high grand driveway and al fresco lobby to its elegant tower lounges and spacious hallways, every nook and cranny at Cidades Park evokes inspired design concepts. While of mixed-use purpose, the commercial spaces are zoned from the residential areas. Security is guaranteed with 24/7 CCTV installations and operations for the residents’ peace of mind.

In Cidades Park, 60 percent of the development is dedicated to open spaces and amenities. The podium level at the fourth floor is home to the well-thought-of Podium Park, featuring three different kinds of pools (lap, adult, and children’s), gazebos and cabanas, and playground and picnic benches set amid the lush backdrop of tropical trees and landscaping. The indoor amenities include a fully equipped fitness gym, day care center, and multi-purpose function rooms; all designed to cater to a wide range of activity choices, from the leisurely and relaxing to the active and exciting.

The Cidades Park Garden Units, also at the podium level, are a class of their own, defying the conventional condo setting with units that come with open deck and garden, presenting the rarest of living spaces in condominium lifestyle — lots and lots of breathing spaces.

For information, call 836-2539 or 0932-845-4285 or visit www.cidadespark.com.