THE ATHERTON, DMCI Homes’ condominium community in Parañaque City, was recently recognized at the 2025 National Bike Day celebration for promoting walkable and active living. It received the Notable Development Initiative award during the 2025 National Bike Day Awards, held on Nov. 23, 2025, and organized by the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Quezon City local government.
The award, presented by the Inter-Agency Technical Working Group on Active Transport (IATWG-AT), honors projects that support sustainable transport and walkability, aligning with the country’s goal of fostering safer, people-centered mobility.
Landscape Architect Alexis S. Valiente, along with Virgilio L. Sebastian Jr. and May Angeli M. Pedro, accepted the award on behalf of DMCI Homes. Valiente expressed gratitude for the recognition, emphasizing that it validates DMCI Homes’ commitment to developing sustainable projects that create healthy, vibrant communities.
“The Atherton is designed to be a residential development set within a park, inspiring residents to walk, engage with nature, and interact within their community,” said Valiente.
The Atherton stands out for its focus on walkability, open spaces, and safe mobility. Nearly 70 percent of its 1.7-hectare land is dedicated to open areas, with wide walkways connecting amenities through landscaped gardens. These spaces encourage walking, cycling, and other low-impact activities. A tree canopy provides shade and cooling, enhancing comfort and safety outdoors, while vehicular traffic is limited to front and basement levels, keeping the ground open for residents.
Additionally, the buildings feature sky promenades on their roof decks, offering elevated spaces for residents to stroll and enjoy panoramic views. Located along Dr. A. Santos Avenue, The Atherton’s accessibility connects residents to major business districts, promoting seamless work-life integration.
“We hope to inspire others to embrace sustainable mobility as a way of life through the design and layout of our projects,” Valiente added.
Since its founding in 1999, DMCI Homes has consistently integrated landscape architecture into its developments, earning multiple recognitions. The company has built 47 hectares of landscaped areas across its projects—nearly double the size of the Quezon Memorial Circle National Park in Quezon City.
