What Makes

a Township Tick?
Transforming a place
into a destination

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Among the most exciting things about discovering a new
township are its Instagram-worthy spots as well as its leisure Take a walk in the
and recreational offerings such as cafes and parks. More than township’s community
that is the pleasure of seeing people interact with the variety of park, for instance. Besides being
drawn to a beautifully sculpted
spaces the township offers, while immersing themselves in the
focal point, what other corners
ambience of each space or neighbourhood.
of the park are people
attracted to?
Watch the crowd that
throngs the local business
set-ups. Observe the layers of
landscape and architecture that
frame the retail activities, which
present opportunities for further
exploration.

It is often the strategic details that give

a place meaning and purpose.

Over the next few pages, we will look at

real-life examples from a place-maker
that will illustrate this point.
 What Makes a Before we
Township Tick? determine what the
main priorities are in
At the heart of every thriving township is its local a township, we envision
community. Successful townships attract people the character and quality
and provide places for them to socialise, thus of the place. Who will
creating a sense of belonging even for those who
live here or use the park?
do not live there.
What kind of businesses
And it takes more than creating iconic landmarks will thrive here and how
and manicured parks. will they help the
community?
A space has the potential to transform a
community. Serving the community’s interest
~ EcoWorld ~
and responding to their unique needs,
aspirations and opportunities, and these are
what good place-makers do.
 People-centric Offerings
A A
A place for place to
place to business come
live well to thrive together

In ever-growing cities, people are constantly pursuing better qualities of life and living environments. The demand for functional homes and
modern amenities where people can relax, celebrate and be inspired to live life to the fullest is growing.

They want places that not only engage their senses but also reflect their values and needs.

Getting insights into the core of the community has helped EcoWorld successfully create ‘a sense of place’ through people-centric offerings
that result in positive wellbeing and a thriving community.
 We know that if people are at the heart of our approach,
be it in designing residential spaces or shopping hubs, we can
deliver meaningful local experiences that will thrive, socially and
economically.

~ EcoWorld ~
 A place to live well

Are you looking to upgrade or buy your first landed home in a safe environment, suitable
for multi-family stay? What if you can get two landed houses starting from RM923k*?

CO-HOME
Co-Home addresses two main needs of aspiring homebuyers - landed
living lifestyle and attainability. Reimagining the space of the traditional
double-storey house was the key to reinventing its usage and price point.
Think… hybrid.

While split like a townhouse, the layout and spatial design in a Co-Home
Family 1 Family 3 exceed expectations with a wider layout at 35ft, not unlike a semi-detached
house. A typical townhouse is 24ft to 26ft wide.

Family 2 Family 4

35ft
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The beauty of Co-Home is in the impact and value it brings to people’s lives – attainable landed homes with the safety of a
gated-and-guarded environment.

The first Co-Home was launched in Eco Horizon in Batu Kawan, Penang, followed by Eco Grandeur in Bandar Puncak Alam,
Selangor. The response was overwhelming especially from first-time homebuyers, which has motivated EcoWorld to
offer Co-Home units in more EcoWorld townships soon.
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Young urban dwellers want an affordable starter home without shortchanging on aesthetics
and lifestyle. So, duduk was created.

DUDUK
Projects under duduk are designed with family-friendly built-ups of 1,000 sq ft and priced below
RM400,000. Urban lifestyle is clearly the aim, so the high-rise units come semi-furnished and in good
locations.

The first duduk homes were launched in 2020 in Selangor namely Huni D’Eco Ardence at
Setia Alam and Se.Ruang D’Eco Sanctuary south of Kota Kemuning. Both overlook bustling
townships that offers recreation, arts and entertainment.

They were very well received by all generations of homebuyers. With efficient layout and
attainability as the premise, more duduk homes will be offered in other EcoWorld townships soon.
Watch EdgeProp’s Property Hunt
duduk is testament that living in a gated-and-guarded community can cost less, if you think out of at a duduk unit here.

the box, or vertically.

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The harmony of indoor and outdoor spaces is something to cherish, especially if you are housing
a large or multi-generational family.

GARDEN HOMES
Garden Homes offers landed units with large layouts and features a
gateless concept. Each unit can comfortably park up to six cars as
residents get to enjoy a 30-ft-wide frontage with a private terrace.

At the heart of the concept is not just spaciousness but the idea that living
spaces should extend outdoors - seamlessly so, and be visually integrated.

To keep nature close to every home, Garden Homes sits on a 30-ft by 60-ft plot of land and it prides itself in
Garden Homes is gateless and offers efficient space design, providing a seamless flow between the living hall
greenery at every turn, including a 20-ft and garden.
back lane garden.
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Many people are drawn to corner terraced houses but not all would have the luxury of
owning one, until now. With ergoHomes, every unit is a corner unit.

ERGOHOMES
Car-free
communal
gardens
Is having a corner house important? Not always.
But given the chance to own one at the price of
Every unit an intermediate house, wouldn't you?
a corner unit
with L-shaped
layout
The vision of enabling every unit to be a corner
one has led to the unique ergoHomes design.
Its L-shaped layout offers more space and more
light via a 15-ft by 15-ft private garden.
15-ft by 15-ft
private garden that
you can personalise The space allows its inhabitants to customise
by adding a BBQ pit,
dipping pool or their own living experience indoors while
herb garden
seamlessly accessing pocket gardens and
communal spaces at their doorstep.
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When efficiency meets sensibility, creating a quality living environment that inspires a sense
of wonder among the community then becomes effortless.
 A place for business to thrive

In many ways, small business owners can play a key role in activating physical spaces into
vibrant places that people are attracted to, and have ownership over as a community.

The commercial area of Eco Ardence in

Setia Alam, known as Ardence Labs, is
made up of repurposed shipping containers
and faces a beautiful lake garden. Similarly,
at Grandeur Labs, retail spaces offering
fresh concepts that attract trendy cafes and
pop-up events, give life to the community.

EcoWorld understands that creating

memorable experiences go beyond
traditional retail offerings. With the LABS
Series, aspiring entrepreneurs and small
business owners can experiment with
creative ideas while having to important
amenities within reach.
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Some of my
customers tell me they like
Eco Ardence because of the
container concept and you
feel like you’re in Australia.
You can bring your family
and friends to enjoy the lake
or even cycle and feed the
fishes. Not all townships have
a nice place where you can
hang out. The environment
is a plus point, we just need
to enhance it by providing
good quality food.

~ Nor Arieni Adriena ~

Founder and business owner of Andra
by Gula Cakery in Ardence Labs,
Eco Ardence.
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Even warehouse operators and industrial spaces are able to co-exist harmoniously.

EcoWorld’s Business Parks spans a total of 1,762 acres (as at early 2022) and are located in four major growth
hot spots featuring strategic connectivity and accessibility:

ECO ECO ECO ECO

BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS BUSINESS
PARK I PARK III PARK II PARK V
at Tebrau, at Pasir Gudang, at Senai, at Puncak Alam,
Johor Johor Johor Klang Valley
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Flexi-space layouts, sustainable building features and synergised smart facilities are key highlights of the business parks.
An integral part of the design planning has been on their future inhabitants' needs in mind.

For instance, high ceilings provide good ventilation and minimise heat while ample green pocket spaces allow workers to find
some respite during breaks.

Eco Business Park V and Eco Grandeur demonstrate how the environment and community have combined to transform the
Puncak Alam corridor, bringing economic and social development amid richly biodiverse surroundings.

LOOKING TO SET UP YOUR

BUSINESS AT AN ECOWORLD BUSINESS PARK?

EcoWorld offers a one-stop solution that includes getting business owners

the necessary licences and providing business incubators in the form of meeting
rooms, office spaces, internet facilities and operators waiting for completion of their factories.
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Improving a community’s quality of life

takes a lot more than just building beautiful
homes and safe playgrounds.

They demand quality amenities including spaces to nourish

the mind and body. The priority of the developer is not just
to meet the housing needs of people from all walks of life
but also to offer them a sanctuary that makes them feel
good, where they take great pleasure in sharing while
finding it an enriching experience.
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Find your own route, in a journey you create

At any EcoWorld township, the DNA is palpable not just in its

beauty but also in the ease of use. Convenient access to the
precincts' jogging and cycling tracks, sports facilities, central parks
and pavilions are enjoyed by all.

Be it for leisure or as a form of transport to get from one place to

another within the townships, cycling is convenient, easy and
scenic to boot.
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At Eco Grandeur, residents have access to

an active park. The 1.5-ha TREX Bike Park - the first in
Malaysia – is Eco Grandeur’s best-kept secret.

Meanwhile, Eco Forest in Semenyih attracts nature lovers who are fortunate
to call Broga Hill their backyard. Adding to the already green and leafy enclave,
the township features a refreshing 10-ha Lake Forest Park.

Over at BBCC (Bukit Bintang City Centre) in Kuala Lumpur, city slickers
will not miss out on green open spaces either such as the community park
above LaLaport Shopping Park. Fusing urban regeneration and integration,
every destination within the development is a walking distance to each other.
BBCC is highly accessible by car and rail (LRT, Monorail and KTM).
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There’s always more nature to preserve when it’s your own backyard

Many of us are drawn to spending our leisure time outdoors amidst nature, such as running in the park or hiking up a forest trail.
Having car-free streets and secure central parks motivates us to appreciate our time outside the home a lot more.

As a responsible developer, EcoWorld gives top priority to conserving

the environment while paying attention to the function,
appearance and experience that a facility can provide. Hence,
tree planting, pedestrian walkways, cycling lanes and other steps have
been taken to reduce the carbon footprint in all of its townships.
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Prioritising the laws of nature for liveability

Victorian fountains, manicured maze gardens and

tongue-in-cheek playgrounds with giant chess pieces have
become EcoWorld’s trademark, but equally important are
native plants, biodiversity and eco-orientation of buildings.

Growing valuable and quality foliage

Of the overall tree coverage and shrubbery coverage planned,
23% are edible fruit trees and 30% are edible shrubs.

More than 3,226 trees have been safely replanted across developments
Trees from project sites are salvaged and replanted to reduce the impact of
construction on local biodiversity and vegetation at the sites.

And did you know that approximately 70% of EcoWorld projects are certified under various green indexes
like the Green Building Index, Green Mark and Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED)?
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A shared appreciation for the community

Are homes with nice landscapes and spaces enough to attract dwellers?
For EcoWorld, it starts with a vision of how the community will spend their time there.

We can stay useful and

supportive by contributing to our
communities’ life journeys. To us,
co-creation is an integral process to
improving everyone’s life experiences.
We want to provide the right homes,
places and spaces across generations
for all generations as much as we
want to assist them to fully live out
their passions and aspirations.

~ EcoWorld ~
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With community insights driving its people-centric offerings, a township environment can integrate seamlessly with everyday life.

People will return to explore, create or just belong.

In many ways, the element of co-creation - being partners with the community - is what makes an EcoWorld township tick.
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