Published on Thursday, 29 August 2013
00:00
Malaya Business News Online -
Philippine Business News | Online News Philippines
The P25-billion redevelopment of the
Greenhills Shopping Center recently completed Phase 1, and is currently on
Phase 2 of the massive project.
More parking, high-tech cinemas, and a
luxury residential condominium are highlights of the developments so far, which
include additional retail space amidst more open areas and canopied walkways.
The Greenhills Shopping Center was
first developed in the 1970s, quickly becoming a shopping and leisure
destination in San Juan City, Metro Manila. After 40 years, developer Ortigas
& Co. decided to embark on a redevelopment plan in 2010 that aims to bring
the shopping center up to par with modern international shopping centers while
retaining the old charm of the iconic shopping and entertainment center.
“We have delivered the best Chinese
restaurant in town, Gloria Maris,” said Cathy Casares-Ko, general manager of
the Shopping Centers Division, Ortigas & Company. “We have also introduced Wafu, which has
redefined modern Japanese dining in the metro, as well as the extension to the
Promenade with its high tech cinemas and divine dining choices.”
“We have also constructed two levels
of interconnected basement parking, which will eventually be connected with the
basement parking of the rest of the complex.”
Three new cinemas opened at the
Promenade Extension with the completion of Phase 1. These cinemas are the first
in the country to feature the Dolby Atmos Surround Sound technology, and are
the first in the region to feature this latest Dolby technology in more than
one cinema within a complex. The cinemas have 204, 217, and 241 seats
respectively.
The Promenade Extension, covering
three floors with a total area of approximately 12,985 square meters, will also
have a variety of tenants, including fast food outlets, casual dining, fine
dining, health and grooming boutiques, entertainment centers, and specialty
shops. The preliminary list of tenants at The Promenade Extension include Jesi
Mendez, Sariwon, Tong Yang Shabu-Shabu, Cupcakes by Sonja, Breadtalk Silver,
Uncle Cheffy, J. Co Donuts, Cowrie Grill by Manila Hotel, Pancake House, Dr.
Kong, Soi Thai Restaurant, Tampopo Japanese Resto, Eric Kayser’s, Roots Moderne
Bistro, Ebun, NYC Meatball, Zao, Wee Nam Kee, Seven Friday, Jamba Juice,
Starbucks Coffee, Lord Stowe, TaiOne, Power Mac Center, Munchtown/Uptown,
Jozukin/Yume, Krazy Garlik, Fully Booked with Press café, Peri Peri Charcoal
and Bar, World Music KTV, The Health Cube, and The Spa.
Currently under construction is the
relocation site of Unimart, located along Club Filipino Road. The building will have basement parking as
well as five levels of parking on top of the grocery level that will add 1,300
additional parking spaces. Ortigas & Co. will spend Php1.4B over the next
two years to build this new supermarket structure, with expected completion by
2015. When completed, the new Unimart supermarket will occupy 12,000 square
meters on the ground level of the 75,000 square meter structure.
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