Arthaland Corp., the green-certified property developer led by the Po family, has broken ground on a ₱14.1 billion residential project along Katipunan Avenue amid continued appetite for premium sustainable housing in Metro Manila’s academic hub.

In a briefing on Tuesday, April 21, Jaime C. González, Arthaland vice chairman and president, said the development, branded as Liv, comprises two 46-story towers aimed at affluent parents, students from neighboring universities, and young professionals.

The first phase, Liv North, will feature 748 units ranging from studios to two-bedroom residences. Arthaland expects to complete the first tower by the third quarter of 2031.

The company has already sold more than half of the inventory for the first tower, according to Arthaland. Units are currently priced at approximately ₱325,000 per square meter, with a standard studio spanning 25 to 29 square meters fetching an average of ₱9 million.

“Liv is a community shaped by the same foresight families embrace when building for future generations,” González said.

He added that the project reflects the company’s broader strategy of “building sustainable legacies” through purposeful design and environmental accountability.

The project is being developed in collaboration with Ateneo de Manila University. A central component of this partnership is the construction of a dedicated pedestrian footbridge, which will be fully funded and maintained by Arthaland.

The bridge will connect the development’s retail podium directly to the university campus, a move intended to improve pedestrian safety and alleviate the chronic traffic congestion along the Katipunan corridor.

Oliver L. Chan, Arthaland executive vice president and chief sustainability officer, said the project is designed to integrate into the existing neighborhood fabric while providing long-term value.

The development features dual access points from both Katipunan Avenue and Esteban Abada Street, providing residents with multiple transit routes.

In line with Arthaland’s focus on environmental social governance, Liv is pursuing quadruple green certifications: LEED, WELL, EDGE, and BERDE. The building envelope is engineered to minimize heat gain, which reduces the demand for air conditioning. Interior features include energy-efficient LED lighting, automated controls in common areas, and low-emitting, non-toxic materials to improve indoor air quality.

The developer estimates that the use of water-saving plumbing fixtures and high-performance mechanical systems will result in a 20 percent reduction in utility consumption for residents.

The towers will also include a range of wellness-focused amenities, such as interactive study pods, a fitness gym, and a “Potager Garden”—a landscaped edible space designed to provide residents with organic produce. A retail podium at the base of the towers will house essential services and convenience stores.