By: Doris
Dumlao-Abadilla - Reporter / @philbizwatcher
Philippine
Daily Inquirer / 04:48 PM January 29, 2018
Kevin L. Tan INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO
Tycoon Andrew Tan-led Megaworld Corp. seeks to
“future-proof” its property developments across the country by incorporating
digital technology, design innovations and connectivity into its townships.
“We have assigned teams
to study how we can seamlessly integrate smart technology and innovations into
our townships. In this fast-changing digital world, we see the importance of
aligning our developments to quickly adapt to the disruptions, which we
perceive as opportunities,” Megaworld senior vice president Kevin Tan said in a
press statement.
After 28 years of building townships that offer
live-work-play spaces, Megaworld has vowed to elevate the standards of its
developments and create “iTownships.”
“iTownships will become our new brand in creating the
townships of the future. It is about innovation, integration, internet and
interconnectivity. Having these features in our townships does not only make
our developments ‘future-ready’, but it also allows us to take greater steps
towards sustainability and environmental responsibility,” Tan said.
Among the projects to be implemented under the program are
the digitization of customer service and payment processes, integration of
smart home technology in residential units, use of digital technology and
energy-efficient materials in structural designs, creation of “township
operation centers” across all developments to maximize 24/7 security and safety
monitoring and emergency response, urban art installations and creative
pedestrian crosswalks and implementation of smart parking system including
provision for electric vehicle charging in mall developments.
Green and sustainable features will also be at the core of
the program, the company said. Some of the initiatives that will be implemented
include the conversion of old street lights to LED and solar-powered lights,
green roofing for office buildings, provision of vertical green spaces across
developments
During the last 28 years of doing business in the property
space, the Megaworld Group has built over 660 residential developments, 54
office towers and 15 lifestyle malls in 22 townships and integrated lifestyle
communities across the Philippines.
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