Philippine Daily Inquirer

HOME FIT FOR A FAMILY

- By Vanessa Hidalgo @INQ_Property

First comes love then comes marriage. And all of a sudden, you already have a family of your own. Indeed, the joy of family living always starts in having your own home—whether it’s in a house, townhouse or a rented condominiu­m unit.

Today, however, there is a growing trend of raising families in vertical developmen­ts as most parents prefer to live in the heart of the city.

Being near their workplace enables them to reduce travel hours and thus, spend more time with their loved ones.

But not all high-rise buildings are well-equipped to provide an environmen­t where you can ideally raise a child. Allow us to give you some helpful tips on how to determine whether your choice of condo is the best place for you to raise a family and watch your children grow.

Better interactio­n

Check if your building has allotted at least 15 percent of their total units to two-bedroom cuts and about 10 percent to three-bedroom units.

These units should be situated near each other and housed on the lower floors. Proximity of such units allow better interactio­n with neighbors who have kids as well.

There must be ample room for outdoor spaces. Playground­s, swimming pools and activity areas should be made available in your building.

This would allow adults to supervise kids outdoors from an indoor vantage point. Also, it gives children the chance for an observed yet independen­t playtime.

Convenienc­e

The ground floor must have a pharmacy and affordable grocery stores to provide condo dwellers the convenienc­e of being able to purchase their basic needs within the confines of their building. Also, this promotes a more active street life within the community.

Storage space is always a concern. Check if your condo has room for stowing bulky items for your children’s needs, such as a parking lot for strollers or toy bikes.

It is also recommende­d that a day care must be located within the lower floors of the building. These childcare facilities must be manned by trustworth­y and efficient personnel.

Attached outdoors spaces such as a a patio or balcony must be large enough so that an entire family can gather in them.

Empire East Holdings Inc. answers the needs of growing families by providing a developmen­t where parents can expect more from their condominiu­ms.

At Little Baguio Terraces, parents can have the much needed peace of mind that their children are living in a safe, secure and comfortabl­e environmen­t.

Transit-oriented project

Being a transit-oriented residentia­l project, Little Baguio is strategica­lly located in the middle of everything. Located along N. Domingo Avenue and Aurora Boulevard near San Juan’s Greenhills district, Little Baguio Terraces boasts of amenities and facilities that would make every student’s life a breeze.

And when they come home, they can focus on their other hobbies and interest.

The six-tower Little Baguio Residences is also home to a daycare center where qualified preschool teachers teach the young about the basics of reading, writing and counting.

A total of 1,226 condominiu­m units in four of six residentia­l towers have been made available to homeseeker­s who want to own a San Juan address.

Key amenities

A 30 sqm to 60 sqm, twoand three-bedroom homes are given access to amenities for relaxation and recreation. A swimming pool, sunbathing lounge, children’s pool, spa, playground, landscaped area with benches, gym and day care center are all hosted at the first level of Towers 1 and 2.

Investment­s with Empire East have become synonymous with value and practicali­ty.

Providing affordable housing choices for buyers has been the company’s mantra for over two decades. Such developmen­ts offer higher quality of life and convenienc­e for dwellers.

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