Urban Evolution

As one of the most important cities in metro manila, makati needs to constantly evolve to meet the changing needs of its people. General manager Jonathan David believes macea has the capacity to make this happen.

- Oliver Featherston

Makati is one of Metro Manila’s 16 cities. It’s an integral part of the Philippines’ cultural, economic and social life, not least because it serves as the financial nucleus of the National Capital Region, as well as a hub for culture and entertainment.

The CBD is home to many of Metro Manila’s skyscrapers and one of South-East Asia’s most popular commercial districts. Though its population is just over half a million, it’s estimated to double during the day, thanks to many people travelling into Makati for work and business.

The importance of Makati’s CBD, therefore, cannot be overstated – nor can the importance of maintaining the CBD’s amenities and infrastructure for the benefit of all residents and visitors. Fortunately, the CBD is under the care of the Makati Central Estate Association (MaCEA), which is dedicated to creating a better city for those who frequent it.

Jonathan David, MaCEA’s General Manager, believes continual improvement is the key to ensuring Makati remains the best possible city for all who frequent it. “A city needs to constantly transform and reinvent itself to remain relevant and interesting,” he says. “We do this by making the CBD pedestrian-friendly and well-connected, celebrating its distinct neighbourhood, transforming it into an art centre and helping redevelop it further into a vibrant central business district.”