WITH the reality of climate change and the extreme weather disturbances that it brings, attaining and sustaining resilience has become one of the basic goals of urban development all over the globe.

A resilient community is one that is deliberately designed to establish and enhance harmonious coexistence between man and nature. It is one that puts into practice the basic principles of sustainability — making best and prudent use of available resources, and ensuring that human activities do not leave adverse effects on the environment.

More than primarily offering protection against the physical impact of outside forces, a resilient community affords its residents the intangible but precious benefit of peace of mind. This is the kind of well-being that people increasingly seek these days.

Best practices redefined

Apart from the necessary infrastructure and public services from the government, the private sector also plays a big part in helping create communities that can withstand and even thrive amid the challenges of an unpredictable natural environment.

Alveo, as one of the leading upscale real estate developers in the country, has long held a vision of sustainable property development in line with the heritage and legacy of its parent company, Ayala Land. This is further enhanced with a commitment to deliver wellness not as an extraordinary aspiration, but as a daily living experience.

Guided by best practices in sustainability and bolstered by reliable property management and operations, Alveo has sought to create resilient communities that serve as a veritable sanctuary for its residents, even during challenging times.

One such incident was during the recent super typhoon Odette (international code name: Rai) in December 2021. Massive power outages and lack of access to potable water emerged as the typhoon swept through the Visayas and Mindanao regions.

Solinea, Alveo’s residential condominium development in Cebu City, was a particular community that reportedly withstood its aftermath thanks to a robust back-up power supply and water reservoir.

Ayala Property Management Corporation (APMC) provides the same level of commitment and service in all other Alveo developments that it manages across the country. Moreover, APMC’s emergency response training from the local Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) along with Red Cross-equipped building personnel enabled them to cope with unforeseen threats to both residents and properties.

Adding long-term value

While seemingly inconsequential, such display of resiliency is critical in a burgeoning location such as Cebu, whose main economic sectors include commerce and tourism.

It signals immediate recovery and helps instill an overall spirit of optimism not just in the community, but within its immediate locale.

Even elsewhere, resilient communities not only provide a haven for people but serve to jumpstart much-needed economic activity in times of natural disasters. Thus, resiliency as a vital aspect of property development is often evidenced by increase in land values. This is the same investment potential that property owners and buyers can look forward to when it comes to Alveo developments all across the country.

Source: Manila Times