Live Near the First Subway in the Philippines
“Location, location, location” remains to be real estate’s golden rule. Homebuyers primarily measure their desirability of a property based on how strategically located it is. But having an accessible address does not only mean being close to essential destinations such as workplaces, schools, shopping establishments and leisure hubs. It also entails the availability of various modes of transportation that residents can ride to reach these vital places.
For this reason, TODs or Transit-Oriented Developments continue to be a highly marketable residential concept among Filipino property seekers in Metro Manila. Condominiums that are directly linked or with walkable proximity to transport hubs have been in great demand for nearly a decade and a half now. We continuously see major real estate players acquiring lands and building projects near railway stations, bus stops and even the airport.
One of the pioneers in the TOD lifestyle trend is Megaworld Corporation’s 18-tower Manhattan Gardens at Araneta City. Set at the crossroads of MRT Line 3 and LRT Line 2, residents of Manhattan Gardens can easily reach premier business districts, university belts and other key destinations. Alternative options of city buses, express vans and modernized jeeps can also be taken by commuters, including a point-to-point high-speed bus going to and from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. A luxurious bus port also hosts bus trips to numerous provinces in the country.
While traffic congestion has not yet been completely eliminated especially in the National Capital Region, a long-term solution is underway. The Philippine government has been aggressive more than ever to “Build, Build, Build” more infrastructure projects such as bridges, expressways and mass transportation systems. The most ambitious and most exciting of these projects is the 36-kilometer Metro Manila Subway that will connect Valenzuela, Quezon City, Pasig, Makati, Taguig, Parañaque and Pasay.
Initially proposed to have 13 stations, the latest plan to date already includes a total of 17 stations, with provision for additional stops. While its full operation is targeted in 2025 to 2026, its first phase with three stations will be operational by 2022. One of the stations of Metro Manila Subway will be at Anonas, Quezon City which will have a connecting transfer concourse to the existing LRT-2 Anonas Station along Aurora Boulevard. This means that residents of Manhattan Gardens can also easily access the country’s first-ever subway in the near future, where they can ride LRT-2 and alight after one stop, or simply take a quick jeep ride going to its upcoming station.
Known as the “project of the century,” the Metro Manila Subway can bring you to numerous destinations. There will be a subway station at the North Avenue grand terminal which will be the convergence of LRT-1, MRT-3 and MRT-7. The central business districts of Ortigas and Bonifacio Global City can also be swiftly reached via the subway, as well as NAIA Terminal 3 (with proposal to have stops at Terminals 1 and 2) and the PITX or Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange. Truly, having the strategic address of Manhattan Gardens, with the future Metro Manila Subway just a stone’s throw away, levels up your unbeatable mobility and accessibility.
All these conveniences and comfort can be experienced roughly five years from now, but today is the best time to purchase a property at Manhattan Gardens while all these developments are ongoing. Completion of such infrastructure projects will further increase the market values of real estate properties around the area, that’s why it is best to take advantage of pre-selling prices, flexible payment terms and promo discounts.
Manhattan Gardens currently has 11 completed residential towers, with limited inventory of ready-for-occupancy units available. Its 12th tower, Manhattan Plaza Tower 2 which is also nearing turnover, has few pre-selling units left ranging from executive studios, one-bedroom up to two-bedroom suites, all with their own spacious balconies. To learn more about this prestigious transit-oriented development in the heart of Araneta City, please call (02) 8810-3333 or send an email to inquiry@themanhattangardencity.com. You may also book an appointment with one of our accredited real estate salespersons to view the model units at our Gateway Mall and Ali Mall showrooms.