RLC developing 216-hectare green estate in Porac

Robinsons Land Corporation is developing its 216-hectare Montclair Destination Estate into a landmark progressive green oasis amid the sandy environment of Porac, Pampanga, according to a report by Manila Bulletin.

In a statement, the developer said Montclair, a mere 5-minute car ride from the Clark Freeport Zone, is RLC’s biggest development yet in terms of geographical footprint.

It is envisioned to be a dynamic mix of vibrant commercial areas, residential communities, office buildings, a logistics and industrial hub, hotels and entertainment establishments, and green open spaces to inspire and nurture communities.

“The decades-long grayscale overtone will be replaced with a series of ‘green and blue corridors’ running throughout the development, linking the key green and open spaces, such as central parks and residential clubhouses creating a series of linear parks and tree-lined avenues for residents and visitors to enjoy,” RLC said.

It added that, “An abundant regrowth will surround neighborhoods, from the residential areas to the commercial and leisure hubs and business districts. The commercial area will have a central water feature surrounded by a dynamic mix of retail and recreational facilities.”

RLC said the regeneration of Porac into a living space where families can comfortably live and thrive has always been the vision for Montclair.

“Environmental sustainability is at the core of Montclair’s urban planning principles for land development,” said RLC Senior Vice-President and General Manager of Robinsons Land Integrated Developments Mybelle V. Aragon-GoBio.

She noted that, “The integration of green infrastructure such as tree planting is considered early in the design and planning process. Our intent is to create a cooler, more bio-diverse, and ultimately more resilient urban community in Montclair.”

RLC is planting six species around Montclair: Banaba, Balayog (Palawan cherry), Fire tree, Narra, Palo Maria, and Talisay. Around 100 of its employees participated in a tree-planting activity last July 30, 2022 as part of the company’s sustainability program.

As the destination estate is designed to be pedestrian- and bike-friendly, heavy canopy trees will be strategically planted where pedestrians converge.

“Cities designed around trees have a major impact on the community’s mental health and well-being, and that affects how that community will thrive,” noted GoBio.

Together with the Gokongwei Group’s One Million Trees project and the sustainable efforts of Robinsons Land, life will flourish in Porac, Pampanga.

Roads, ramps, bridges, and its very own Montclair Interchange connecting the estate to SCTEX will soon be operational making it highly accessible.