Located in the center of Uptown Cagayan de Oro, the provincial capital on Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, Primavera City is the latest green building project by Italpinas Development Corporation’s (IDC).
The mixed-use development, with 291 residential units and a commercial complex on the first three floors, is in the West Uptown Development Area. It is composed of mid-rise towers and a high-rise tower which will be developed in four phases, the first of which—Citta’ Verde—is currently under construction.
The newly launched Citta’ Bella, which means “Beautiful City,” is the second phase of the Primavera City project, and will be followed by Citta’ Grande and its tallest tower, Citta’ Alta.
“Citta’ Bella is a key milestone for IDC in Cagayan de Oro as it reinforces our commitment to bring world class sustainable building design to the city”
“Citta’ Bella is a key milestone for IDC in Cagayan de Oro as it reinforces our commitment to bring world class sustainable building design to the city” expressed Architect Romolo V. Nati, Chairman and CEO of IDC.
With the local government of Cagayan de Oro successfully completing its Comprehensive Land Use Plan which will serve as a guide to future developments in the city, the West Uptown Development Area has been identified as a dynamic growth zone with a proposed development that will focus on strengthening its road network to complement the rapid growth of the area.
It is also the site for the planned city extension which will host a government center, residential district, residential and agro-industrial zones, and a transport hub. In addition, the West Uptown Development Area is said to be the new relocation site for a major educational institution.
“The support showed by Kagay-anons is welcoming and the Local Government of Cagayan de Oro is supportive of its investors. The favorable response of the market is indicative of a rapidly expanding city with a drive for economic growth. We made the right decision in choosing Cagayan de Oro City as the site of our prime project” added Jose “Jojo” D. Leviste III, President of IDC.
Citta’ Bella is designed to deliver sustainable features which are trademarks of IDC developments. Its design utilizes passive cooling technology using shadow and sunlight control, wind cooling and shape performance which anchors on performance-based design that selects the optimal design out of the infinite number of possible combinations and permutations. In addition, Citta’ Bella will contain a renewable energy feature which will be produced from semi-transparent photovoltaic panels found on the roof and portions of external walls.
The Primavera City development is a winner of the Best Mixed-Use Development category at the International Property Awards Asia Pacific 2017-2018. The Asia Pacific Property Awards is a highly recognized international awards program participated by independent panels composed of 70 industry experts whose criteria include design, quality, service, innovation, originality and commitment to sustainability.
The condominiums will feature top amenities such as 24-hour reception, multi-function rooms, gym center and a unique roof deck experience composed of a sky garden, sauna, jogging path, sky playground and an outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the breathtaking skyline of the city proper.
IDC is a design driven developer committed to environmental sustainability through elegant architectural solutions and trademark contemporary Italian aesthetic. IDC focuses on delivering projects in hyper-prospective emerging cities and other next-wave locations in the Philippines.
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