47 Hectares of Green Spaces: How DMCI Homes Promote Urban Wellness

Arista Place’s vibrant trees and greenery offering a refreshing natural environment.

Forty-seven hectares. That’s the total landscaped areas DMCI Homes has developed across its residential communities, almost twice the size of the 27-hectare Quezon Memorial Circle, one of the largest urban parks in Metro Manila. 

 

In a property market where every square meter is precious, this scale of investment in greenery sets DMCI Homes apart. Landscaping is not treated as an afterthought but as a cornerstone of its resort-inspired communities. 

 

Building With Nature 

 

The green spaces in DMCI Homes communities are designed, delivered and maintained by the company’s in-house Concepts and Landscape Management Team, made up of landscape architects, architects, horticulturists, and landscape specialists. It even has a set of nursery facilities with one located in Acacia Estates, Taguig, wherein the team cultivates thousands of plants that eventually find their way into condo communities. 

 

“We have always been set up as a vertically integrated organization and having our own nurseries makes us more agile,” says Landscape Architect Alexis Valiente, AVP for Concepts and Landscape Management Department. “We can quickly test new ideas and enhance our projects to keep them relevant in the dimensions of environment, economic and aesthetics as well as providing an excellent setting to foster personal and community well-being. Landscape Architecture with its resulting exterior environment and landscaping has always been an integral part in the development of resort-style living concept." 

 

This dedication to purposeful greenery has not gone unnoticed. As early as in 2016, Arista Place in Parañaque City has been honored at the inaugural Urban Land Institute Philippines Healthy Places Awards for its ecological and community-friendly design, proof that DMCI Homes’ commitment to nature-first living creates tangible value for residents. 

Aerial view of the expansive landscaped area at Royal Palm Residences.

DMCI Homes has long been known for its expansive open spaces with abundant greenery, highlighted in 2008 when it launched Royal Palm Residences in Acacia Estates, Taguig City. This Thai-inspired condominium was the first DMCI Homes community to feature one hectare of open spaces alongside resort-style amenities. 

 

The company’s emphasis on greenery also aligns with national efforts to make Philippine cities more livable. Through programs like the Local Government Support Fund – Assistance to Cities (LGSF-AC), which supports the creation and improvement of public open spaces under the “Green, Green, Green” initiative, the government has recognized the vital role that parks and landscaping play in urban wellness. In the private sector, DMCI Homes has been advancing this vision for years by integrating expansive, beautifully designed landscapes into its residential communities. 

 

Why 47 Hectares Matter 

 

The impact of 47 hectares of landscaped areas across DMCI Homes communities goes far beyond aesthetics. According to the 2016 World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe’s report on urban green spaces and health, which drew on decades of international studies, urban green spaces are linked to measurable benefits that directly improve people’s lives. 

For one, nature helps reduce stress, restore focus, and improve overall mental well-being. Access to green areas also encourages physical activity, supporting healthier lifestyles and reducing the risk of obesity. Exposure to greenery has been linked to better cardiovascular health, lower risks of type 2 diabetes, and even improved pregnancy outcomes. 

Abundant greenery bringing a sense of tranquility at Satori Residences.

Green spaces also work quietly in the background by lowering temperatures, filtering air pollutants, and reducing noise, making cities more livable. They strengthen social cohesion as well by helping neighbors connect and build trust. 

Other benefits highlighted by the WHO include stronger immune function, healthier sleep patterns, and better developmental outcomes for children who grow up with access to natural play areas. 

For DMCI Homes residents, these are not abstract findings but everyday realities woven into the 47 hectares of gardens and open spaces designed into their communities. 

Urban Wellness Through Green Living 

 

All told, the 47 hectares of landscaped areas across DMCI Homes condos are more than a design feature. They are a long-term investment in residents’ health, comfort, and quality of life. 

Serene Japanese-inspired garden inside Kai Garden Residences.

While many developers maximize every square meter for concrete, DMCI Homes has consistently chosen a different path: one where open spaces, trees, and gardens remain at the heart of community living. 

 

This approach is evident not only in its existing developments but also in its newest projects. One Delta Terraces in Quezon City, The Valeron Tower in Pasig City, and The Calinea Tower in Caloocan City feature vertical gardens that bring greenery closer to high-rise living. In Cebu City, Kalea Heights dedicates 3.6 hectares to open spaces and landscaped areas, offering a rare balance of city access and natural breathing room. 

 

For families and professionals, this means living in communities where the benefits of nature are built in, day after day and year after year. 

 

DMCI Homes shows that greener living has long been part of its identity and continues to set the standard for urban residential design. 

 

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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