A whole-world-in-one city

MANILA, Philippines - Now what would make South Forbes Golf City (SFGC) the recipient of the Best Golf Community Development by the 2007 CNBC International Property Awards, the world’s most prestigious property awards programme, and, recently, the Highly Commended Award for Best Development by the 2010 Bloomberg Asia-Pacific Residential Award? Acclaims of such international renown are a great big deal in the real estate industry and not to be taken lightly.

X Marks the SFot. South Forbes, Cathay Land’s flagship project, is the country’s largest fully-integrated, self-sustaining, and all-themed golf resort city at the forefront of the Metro Sta. Rosa – Tagaytay corridor and its general proximity to all aspects of living -- work, education, leisure, and nature -- makes it a prime investment. It has since become the ideal place to set up and sustain businesses, educational institutions, and residential developments with the availability and continuous improvement of major infrastructure such as roads, communication systems, and electricity.

“The creation of the South Forbes Cyberpark aims to accelerate a sound and balanced social, economic and industrial development within the Municipality of Silang, Cavite and its neighboring municipalities and localities as well as uphold the potential profitability of the region,” said Jeffrey Ng, Cathay Land president.

Last year, South Forbes, together with Global City Innovative College, officially started phase one of their 10-year plan to develop South Forbes City Colleges (SFCC). SFCC will have modern facilities and equipped with fiber optic connectivity to insure that the future potential applicants and enrollees will be educated and trained on an international standard.

 “The continuous growth of the industries in the region, including the locators in our very own Cyberpark, will rely on the presence of more institutions of higher learning to provide the resources of a knowledge-based economy,” said Ng.

Hot Off the Drawing Board. The advantage of having a clean slate to begin with allowed South Forbes the opportunity to do it the right way. Its planning has been deeply rooted in the tenets of New Urbanism where, because of the creation of walkable districts, there is a reduction in the dependency of automobiles and a conscious preservation of critical lands. South Forbes is intended to be a sustainable and pedestrian-friendly city.

“We have dubbed South Forbes the ‘whole world in one city’ because of a most unique feature, our internationally-themed Residential Cluster, with modern versions of cultural fusion from east to west,” Ng said.

“The relevance of this unique style is that it is a reflection of sustainability, using building materials in the locality and suiting the climate of the region,” added Ng. “The Mission Revival can also suit our temperate climate and availability of similar materials.”

Freebies and Then Some. The best spot in South Forbes where nature’s beauty surrounds you, the green expanse linking every part of the city, is its world-class 18-hole Golf and Leisure Club where every player is brought to awe with the amazing spots unique to every hole in the course.

Every resident is entitled to free golf membership at no activation cost. Through the affiliation shared with the International Management Group (IMG) Sports Club, South Forbes members are extended privileged access and special discounts to 42 other golf and sports clubs worldwide.

Move in right here, right now. Call 635-7777 or 631-8855 for a free city tour or log on to www.southforbes.com.