New year for South Forbes

Posted in News on January 11th, 2010 by admin | No comments

south forbes golf city MANILA, Philippines – 2009 has come and gone. And after all the fireworks and merriment last night at the stroke of midnight to usher in a hope-filled 2010, we symbolically lay the past to rest and move from good to best.

So too is the attitude at South Forbes Golf City, the country’s largest fully-integrated and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor, and recipient of the Best Golf Community Development title by the CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme — that of revisiting visions, strengthening resolves, meeting new challenges, and seizing opportunities.

A Change of Scenery. The recent holiday season that caused horrendous traffic congestion all over Metro Manila is proof of the failure of the city’s urban planning as well as our unwavering dependence on an automobile-oriented system. South Forbes offers a sustainable alternative to the way of life in the metropolis and there is no time like the present to make that change for a better future.

“Sustainable communities are structured into complete, well-connected, mixed-use neighborhoods allowing residents to live, work, play, shop, and learn within a walking or transit distance,” said Cathay Land president Jeffrey Ng. “This is realized in South Forbes’ 5 Clusters of Excellence where an international-themed Residential Cluster works in synergy with the Business, Education, Wellness, and Leisure Clusters.”

South Forbes subscribes to the principles of New Urbanism where, because of the creation of walkable districts, there is a reduction in the dependency of automobiles and a conscious preservation of critical lands, and is now becoming a safe, livable, healthy community as intended.

Something to Look Forward To. The past year saw the completion of the exclusive gated Asian-themed community called The Mansions, which include the resort-inspired Bali Mansions, the Zen enclave of Tokyo Mansions, and the tropical paradise of Phuket Mansions. Their model mansions and clubhouses are now serving these thriving communities.

Year 2010 is promising with the imminent completion of the Châteaux de Paris clubhouse and themed gardens to adorn the French-inspired enclave, in addition to the model Rue (French for street) where several of the Chambord, Chantilly, and Fontainebleau model chateaus and their adjoining gardens create an idyllic setting reminiscent of a French countryside.

With the recent opening of the Golf View Terraces as the first condominium development in South Forbes, 2010 will witness the completion of Scandia Suites, the modern Scandinavian condominium at the heart of the Residential Cluster. It features commercial units on the ground level with various residential unit types on the upper levels. Standing beside the Learning Links Academy of Sta. Rosa, children do not even have to cross the street to get to school.

The Early Bird. Enhancing the quality of life is also synonymous to environmental protection. Large protected and connected natural habitats are the foundation for any green infrastructure network.

“In the pursuit of building green, South Forbes is earnest in maintaining its green zones and determined to integrate the same wherever necessary,” said Ng.

Seize the Day. Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com for more information.

The recent visit of some members of the Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) revealed a host of migrant and resident birds living in the environs of South Forbes’ golf course where lush flora and some watering holes still dominate the upper areas of South Forbes. Indeed, the best time to observe these wild birds in this perfect habitat is in the early morning when hardly anyone is astir.

At the Crack of Dawn. How cool the days and nights have been lately and it will most likely continue until mid-February. As the world-class 18-hole South Forbes Golf and Leisure Club is located on higher elevation amid the lush forested areas and peaks, the very cool Tagaytay-like air enveloping the fairways, not to mention the splendid views, will surely invigorate the senses and heighten the golfing experience.

“Our fleet of electric golf carts contribute to the noise-free environment that will make bird watching or golfing most enjoyable and memorable,” added Mr. Ng.

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