CONDO NEWS BLOG

Manhattan Garden City tops off first 3 towers

March 29, 2010

The redevelopment of the Araneta Center, the country’s first shopping and leisure complex, kicked into higher gear with the topping off of the first three towers of Manhattan Garden City.

Megaworld Central Properties Inc. President Anthony Charlemagne Yu and Araneta Group EVP for Finance Victor Kalaw led the ceremonies at the site last March 2, while beauties from the Bb. Pilipinas 2010 pageant added glitter to the festivities.

“This topping off ceremony of Manhattan Garden City’s first phase bodes well for the continued redevelopment of the Araneta Center and raises our hopes for the continued success of phase 3, Manhattan Heights. By next year, as we start to turn over units, Manhattan Garden City will give the Araneta Center a strong residential component within this bustling commercial center,” Yu predicted.

The project is a joint venture between the Araneta Group, which developed the Araneta Center, and Megaworld Corp., the country’s top residential condominium developer.

Right after the ceremonial topping off, Yu and Kalaw exchanged ornamental plants as a symbol of good luck. They also led guests to view the actual turnover condition of two showcase units at the 6th floor.

Manhattan Garden City is the country’s first transit-oriented, garden-inspired development. It is the first residential condominium project to feature a direct connection to two mass transit systems. The nearby LRT2 and MRT3 stations from Araneta Center make the whole metro virtually accessible within minutes.

Meanwhile, a range of amenities is interspersed within a landscaped setting at the fourth floor podium deck. Each phase features a wide range of amenities, such as a swimming pool, jogging path and trellises. All phases are interconnected by walkways to the train stations and to Araneta Center’s various shopping and dining destinations.

The new phase, Manhattan Heights, features premium sky garden units at the four topmost floors.