SHAH ALAM: Eco Ardence launched its first commercial development of Ardence Crest today and the lifestyle shop offices received a solid take-up rate of 80%.

The 533-acre freehold Eco Ardence was launched in September 2016 and is an exciting joint venture between Eco World Development Group Berhad and Cascara Sdn Bhd. The RM8.58 billion eco-township is inspired by modern tropical design elements and is positioned as the re-imagination of Shah Alam as a suburban city of Art, Culture & Commerce.

Ardence Crest comprises a total of 160 lifestyle shop offices. Units consist of 2-storey intermediate lots with sizes of 22ft x 75ft and 26ft x 75ft, priced from RM1.8 million and RM2.2 million; and 3-storey corner lots of 42ft x 75ft, priced from RM4.8 million.

General Manager of Eco Ardence, Liew Tian Xiong said that the shop offices were well received by purchasers as many wanted to ride on the pioneer advantage of owning the first commercial product in the township.

“Eco Ardence is situated within Klang Valley’s fast growing western corridor. The township will have over 7,000 residential units and together with the expected population of 175,000 people from surrounding mature townships, there is an undeniably huge potential for this commercial product,” said Liew.

Aside from the strong population catchment, Liew added that the township’s strategic location nearby well-established industrial parks also signals a healthy job market and demand for commercial and residential products.

“Located on the southern side of Eco Ardence, Ardence Crest will be boosted by the various manufacturing plants and industries nearby. Owners also stand to benefit from the influx of population, both living and working in Eco Ardence,” he said.

Ardence Crest has a lifestyle feel as it come with double volume ceilings on the ground floor, making it suitable for food & beverage businesses, showrooms and retail boutiques as the extra space can be expanded to a mezzanine floor.

“We’ve put together attractive incentives for purchasers in the form of the EcoWorld Business Grant and matchmaking services to help pair owner and tenant. We want to welcome and encourage retailers and entrepreneurs to set up businesses in Ardence Crest,” Liew shared.

Ardence Crest is conveniently located opposite the 14.5 acre Mellows Park. The park, which comes with a lake, jogging and cycling tracks is open for all member of the public to enjoy. Ardence Crest and Mellows Park are slated for completion by mid-2020.

Eco Ardence is planned and will be built according to environmentally-conscious principles. The developer aims to achieve a Green Building Index Certified Township status and conservation efforts are greatly prioritised. A modern tropical architectural concept was chosen to articulate its vision in promoting green sustainable living. Homes are completed with eco-friendly features such as solar water heater, rainwater harvesting tank and 3R Compartments.

The development is strategically located with access via four major highways – the New Klang Valley Expressway, Federal Highway, ELITE Highway and the Guthrie Corridor. Via these highways, Eco Ardence is just 11km to Klang, 16km to Subang Jaya, 18km to Petaling Jaya, 24km to Damansara, 30km to Kuala Lumpur and 52km to KLIA.