It's tag line -- "Live. Shop. Play. In the Very Heart of Chinatown"
Call me sarcastic, but I'd prefer to live, shop and play somewhere that has less traffic, less pollution, no crazy pedicab and kalesa drivers.
"At Cityplace, the most enjoyable things come easy. Enjoy Hongkong-style shopping convenience at the three-level mall just a push of an elevator button away. Your home's podium-level mall opens up a world of high-end boutiques and dining destinations around a spacious, brightly lit central atrium. The podium-level malls of all three phases are interconnected, so you can easily shop to your heart's desire. Feast on a melting pot of cuisine. Or take a leisurely stroll to the Cityplace Richmonde Hotel nearby, where you can attend to business matters or celebrate special occasions in style."
So they are trying to imitate Hong Kong. I'm skeptical if they can pull it off. First they have to find a big parcel of land in the heart of Chinatown to do that. It would be possible if the company has the support of the local government.
I heard that the outgoing Mayor of Manila has alloted some government-owned properties to serve as the development land for the project. But then again, he's out and someone else is coming in. Would the new Mayor even support this kind of project?
This whole project sounds wonderful and very idealistic. But then again, trying to implement such a grand plan in Manila seems almost impossible -- unless you have the money and the right people backing you up.
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