HARNESSING THE POWER OF COMMUNITY DURING COVID-19
These unprecedented times have revealed the importance of living in an integrated community with all the necessary amenities and facilities within reach, as well as having a dedicated team to ensure that the community continues to flow harmoniously in the face of adversity.
At Nuvali, Ayala Land Inc.’s 2,290-hectare eco-city development spanning the cities of Sta. Rosa, Cabuyao and Calamba in Laguna, people live in relative comfort and order thanks to a complete development and the strong foundation its managers have laid out in the past.
“Being in a mixed-use community has definitely been an advantage to both the community and the people, serving their needs during this time since all the essential facilities are within reach. What has also been noteworthy amid the unsistance certainty is that the community and its stakeholders have come together to ensure that the estate got back to its rhythm,” explained Cris Zuluaga, head of project development and commercial lot sales.
Property management is key
Nuvali’s team of estate and property managers has taken it upon themselves to serve as front-liners in the community to protect residents, workers and business locators from the spread of the virus.
Since the Luzon-wide enhanced community quarantine, Nuvali’s estate and property managers have implemented health and safety measures such as the periodic sanitation and disinfection of all access points, in addition to strict protocols in these areas.
The Nuvali Operation Center is always alert to provide asto people in the estate, while the Emergency Response Team is well-equipped to handle any emergency that may arise.
To increase the healthcare capacity in the estate, the team worked with Qualimed in Sta. Rosa, Laguna, and AC Health for the conversion of a vacant property adjacent to the hospital into a COVID-19 triage facility.
Through comprehensive community planning, the estate has given residents direct access to several supermarkets and drugstores including Landmark, Robinsons, S&R, Mercury Drug, and Watsons. This allowed residents to buy essentials without the trouble of going through the usual checkpoints.
Ensuring the general upkeep of the estate are the security personnel, firemen, groundskeepers and maintenance and housekeeping staff who continue to work for the estate despite the risks they face. In return, Nuvali provided accommodation and provisions to workers so they may remain healthy and safe while performing their duties.
A community united
Seeing the concern Nuvali has dedicated for the welfare of the estate, residents have also stepped up to help the frontliners. Donations like food, face masks and disinfectants continue to flow for healthcare workers, specifically in Qualimed, showing that residents are united in the fight against COVID-19.
A special initiative shown by residents of Treveia, one of the residential areas in Nuvali, is to organize the Treveia Market Place. Here, a food committee collates all orders and makes them in bulk, providing customers with savings and convenience in having their purchases delivered to their homes.
“The pandemic has shown us that the spirit of bayanihan will remain in a place nurtured by a strong sense of community. We are humbled by the generosity and cooperation of our community and we are always happy to serve them,” Zuluaga explained.
All these should be at the top of mind of property seekers who are thinking of looking for a new place to live or do business in once the crisis tides over.
With Ayala Land’s track record of operating vast developments, the company shows its ability to overcome the challenges that may continue to arise during the pandemic.