5 Benefits of Living in a Transit-Oriented Development in Quezon City

A quiet escape in the middle of a connected city.

Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) is an idea for communities where homes are built near different types of transport. This makes it easier and faster for people to get around. TOD communities around the world, like those in Tokyo, Thailand, Hong Kong, and Singapore, have shown how easy access to trains, buses, and shared mobility can make life better.

In the Philippines, The Oriana by DMCI Homes is a condo in Quezon City designed as a TOD, offering future residents the advantage of living in a community built for accessibility, sustainability, and convenience. Here are five benefits of living in a TOD community:

Navigate the city with ease. The Oriana is strategically located just a short walk from LRT-2 Anonas Station and other major transport hubs.

1. Seamless Connectivity

The Oriana offers easy access to key transport hubs. It is just a short walk from LRT-2 Anonas Station and close to MRT-3 Cubao Station, making city-wide travel more efficient. Additionally, the Metro Manila Subway Project, an upcoming infrastructure project, is set to improve travel options once completed, bringing even more convenience to residents.

2. Eco-Friendly Lifestyle

Choosing to live in a TOD community means making small but meaningful contributions to the environment. By riding trains or shared vehicles instead of using private cars, residents help reduce carbon emissions, decrease air pollution, and even ease traffic congestion. Fewer cars on the road mean less gridlock, smoother traffic flow, and lower fuel consumption, a domino effect that benefits surrounding cities.

With shops, dining, and other essentials within walking distance, The Oriana lets you trade long commutes for leisurely strolls.

3. Walkability and Accessibility

TOD communities are designed to put essentials within walking distance. From nearby shops and services to dining and lifestyle options along Aurora Boulevard and Katipunan, The Oriana offers residents the ease of running errands or meeting friends without needing to drive for hours. More walking also supports healthier, more active lifestyles.

The Oriana's prime location in Quezon City puts you at the heart of a vibrant hub, with business centers, essential services, and entertainment just moments away.

4. Thriving Surroundings

TOD developments naturally attract businesses and services to the area. Just as areas near Tokyo’s train stations grow into vibrant hubs, The Oriana’s location near Cubao, Eastwood, U.P.–Ayala Land TechnoHub, as well as major headquarters and government health-related institutions like the Philippine Heart Center, Lung Center of the Philippines, and National Kidney and Transplant Institute, ensures residents are surrounded by opportunities for work, essential services, leisure, and community life—all within easy reach.

Getting around is easier than ever with our exclusive RideShare carpool program.

5. Convenient Mobility Beyond Transit

Beyond convenient public transport access, The Oriana enhances the mobility perks of a TOD community through its RideShare program, an award-winning, app-based carpool service exclusive to residents. It offers an additional option for traveling within the city, especially useful during peak hours when booking apps surge or public transport becomes crowded.

Choosing a home in a TOD community like The Oriana means embracing a lifestyle built around ease, sustainability, and modern urban living. With multiple transport options, thriving surroundings, and thoughtful community features, residents can look forward to a home that makes every journey simpler and every day more rewarding, with turnover beginning in April 2026.