10,000 Steps and More: Why Walkable Condo Green Spaces Matter for Your Health

Green spaces and jogging paths in DMCI Homes communities make daily physical activity a natural part of life.

Many people aim for 10,000 steps a day to keep fit, but in a busy city, even half that can feel out of reach. Long work hours, heavy traffic, crowded sidewalks, and indoor routines make daily movement a challenge. This lack of activity contributes to rising rates of inactivity and obesity in urban communities, a growing concern in modern city life. 

 

This is where the design of our surroundings becomes crucial. According to the 2016 World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe report on urban green spaces and health, people are more likely to stay active when their environment naturally encourages walking, spending time outdoors, and reconnecting with nature. When outdoor spaces are inviting, accessible, and safe, the simple act of walking becomes easier and far more enjoyable. 

 

Where Landscape Design Supports Healthy Living 

 

Walkable, green landscapes do more than bring beauty to a community. They create everyday opportunities to move: a gentle walk before work, a short break outdoors to clear the mind, or a relaxing stroll after dinner. Over time, these small but consistent bursts of activity build healthier habits and help counter the effects of a sedentary lifestyle. 

 

Beyond encouraging movement, green spaces also help reduce stress, giving residents a mental break from the pace of city life. 

 

They support overall wellness too, creating a healthier, more balanced environment where people can recharge both body and mind. 

The expansive activity lawn of Verdon Parc in Davao City, where 2.97 hectares of land are dedicated to open spaces and amenities.

This understanding has shaped DMCI Homes’ community planning for years. Across its developments, the company has dedicated 47 hectares of landscaped areas, almost twice the size of the 27-hectare Quezon Memorial Circle national park in Quezon City. These spaces are designed to encourage movement, from tree-lined paths and activity lawns to resort-style gardens that draw residents out of their units and into the open air. 

 

Communities That Make Movement Effortless 

 

In its developments, residents enjoy outdoor amenities that make staying active part of daily life. Jogging paths wind through green spaces, wide walkways encourage leisurely strolls, and gardens provide fresh, calming scenery that motivates people to step outside. 

 

This commitment to health-supportive design has long been recognized. In 2016, Arista Place in Parañaque City received an award at the Urban Land Institute Philippines Healthy Places Awards, a testament to DMCI Homes’ early dedication to creating communities that prioritize wellness and ecological balance. 

 

DMCI Homes’ award-winning in-house Concepts and Landscape Management Team plays a key role in this vision. They design, build, and maintain all landscaped areas, ensuring that every tree, pathway, and open lawn contributes not just to aesthetics, but also to residents’ everyday well-being. 

 

Greener, More Walkable Developments Ahead 

 

This landscape-forward approach continues to shape new communities. Moncello Crest, DMCI Homes’ leisure development in Tuba, Benguet, was named a GantimPALA 2025 Merit Awardee by the Philippine Association of Landscape Architects, the only project honored in the Developer Awards Category. The recognition celebrates excellence in environmental sensitivity, innovation, and design impact. 

Kalea Heights, DMCI Homes’ flagship residential project in Cebu City, offers 3.6 hectares of greenery, parks, trails, and open spaces—nearly three times the size of Fuente Osmeña Circle and more than twice the size of the Cebu Provincial Capitol grounds a

More upcoming developments echo this direction. One Delta Terraces in Quezon City, The Valeron Tower in Pasig City, and The Calinea Tower in Caloocan City will feature vertical gardens and green pockets that support walkable living in high-rise environments. In Cebu City, Kalea Heights devotes 3.6 hectares to open spaces and landscaped areas, giving residents a rare sense of breathing room in a rapidly growing urban landscape. 

 

Making Wellness Part of Everyday Routines 

 

Reaching 10,000 steps a day becomes easier when your surroundings encourage movement. In a world where city life often limits physical activity, walkable, green condo communities offer a powerful way to stay active, reduce stress, and support long-term health. 

 

Through decades of landscape-focused planning, DMCI Homes continues to create environments where every step counts, making wellness a natural part of everyday living. 

 

DMCI Homes is the Philippines’ first Quadruple A real estate developer known for building quality resort-inspired communities in Mega Manila, Baguio, Boracay and Davao City. The company’s portfolio boasts more than 70 properties since it was launched in 1999.   

  

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