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Eco-township comes to Lipa, Batangas

Anchored on strong family ties and sustainable living, Citihome Builders and Development Inc. launches the Paseo de Lipa township project

Published Jan 24, 2025 07:24 am
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Citihome Builders and Development Inc. (CBDI) CEO and President Rosie Tsai, Architect Joel Luna, CBDI Executive Vice President John Philip Wang lead the toast during the launch of Paseo de Lipa township development.

With the recent launch of Paseo de Lipa, families and their kinship ties can come home to a master-planned, mixed-use development in Lipa, Batangas, owned by Citihome Builders and Development Inc. (CBDI).

Known for developing properties and offering affordable homes in Cavite and Metro Manila, CBDI scaled up its property portfolio with its first and biggest township development. With 100 hectares of land marked by lush greenery and a naturally flowing creek, Paseo de Lipa offers several housing options for multi-generational living rooted in the rich family culture of the Batangueños, and complemented by sustainable features.

Based on its multi-phase development plan, the township integrates residential, commercial, leisure, and recreational spaces in a single vibrant community featuring five residential villages, four mixed-use commercial zones, two entrances, and a 2.1 km spine road.

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The 2.1 km spine road with 1.3m bicycle lanes (Artist's render)

The expansive outdoors encourages mobility for residents through landscaped open spaces, wide pedestrian walkways, and dedicated bicycle lanes along its major road. Recreational amenities include sports facilities, swimming pools, parks, playgrounds, and a multi-purpose clubhouse. A chapel will be built for religious gatherings and activities.

For multi-generational families

"For 18 years, CBDI has continued its mission of providing quality, affordable, and innovative homes. Today, in our first mixed-use, masterplanned community in Paseo de Lipa, we bring this mission to many Batangueño families who dream of owning their homes, and raising their families in safe, comfortable, and convenient communities," said Rosie Tsai, CBDI CEO and president, in her speech.

Aligned with the province’s strong family-oriented values, the development reflects CBDI’s appreciation for the Batangueños way of life. From a family-run real estate company, the mother and son tandem of Rosie and John l highly regard the close family ties of Batangueños as reflected by living near relatives, or co-habitation of several generations under one roof.

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"Our multi-phase development will cater to the housing needs of growing families," said John Philip Wang, CBDI executive vice president.

“Paseo de Lipa embodies a shared vision of nurturing family connections while embracing the future,” explained John Philip Wang, CBDI executive vice president.

The township’s five villages cater to the diverse housing requirements of families as they go through different stages in life. Depending on their needs, families can choose starter townhouses, single-attached homes for growing families, and single-detached homes for larger households.

Ecossentials for sustainability

More than just preserving the natural landscape, the Paseo de Lipa master plan promotes sustainable living by integrating green features into its property development. "We envisioned Paseo de Lipa as a model for sustainable development. Its natural features—terrain, vegetation, and the creek—shaped the master plan. Every detail reflects our goal of an eco-friendly and affordable community," said Architect Joel Luna, the principal of Joel Luna Planning and Design and Paseo de Lipa master planner.

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The aerial perspective of the 100-hectare township of Paseo de Lipa.

In Paseo de Lipa, CBDI introduces Ecossentials, a suite of green and sustainable features, including solar panels to harness renewable energy, rainwater harvest tanks for collecting and conserving water, synthetic wood panels to save on trees, and a waste management system for sustainable waste reduction.

CBDI formally unveiled Paseo de Lipa to the public on January 15 in a launch event held at the Kilyawan Farm Resort in Ibaan, Batangas. Phase 1 of land development is expected to be completed by 2030 while house construction will begin in the 1st quarter of 2026. The selling price for single-attached homes starts at ₱6.09 million, and ₱3.63 million for townhouses.

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