June 2009

I-gen (short for intergenerational) was conceived as a solution toward Urban Renewal and Economic Stimulus particularly in urban and semi-suburban areas.  For instance, inner cities and areas that traditionally were developed as low income housing, now overbuilt and under-serviced; areas where population migrated to suburbs and left housing to deteriorate and quality of the neighborhood to be impacted; areas where crime and social disparities still persist, areas where neighborhoods are looking for a new identity.  I-gen was designed to become a catalyst in the gentrification process of such areas, providing mixed-use developments with retail, community facilities and commercial opportunities in the heart of such residential areas  Bounded by German Town Hospital (part of Einstein Hospital) and across the street from La Salle University, the site offered an excellent opportunity to develop an I-gen project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

• – 300,000 SF of  377 residential units
• – 89,000 SF retail component
• – 73,000 SF community facility
• – 362 car parking structure and 249 car ground parking

Located directly across from Hilton Head Island.  Proposal for developing a community which mixes privately owned homes with luxury hotel and spa facilities offering a resort experience in an environment-conscious setting without compromising comfort, service and exclusivity.  Created to attract users looking for seclusion and privacy in an unspoiled, natural environment away from traffic, noise and disruptions, with access to a full range of first class recreational amenities only minutes away by helicopter or ferry.  The foundation of the program is a thoughtful design approach that captures the aesthetics of a pristine Southern island escape, while respecting and nurturing its natural physical setting.  Includes 80 Room condo hotel units of approximately 575 SF each and 64 Room condo hotel units of approximately 1,000 SF each, 39 private homes of approximately 5,000 SF each, spa and conference facilities, a yacht club, tennis center and yoga pavilion on the beach.

Former penal colony developed as an exclusive resort and eco-tourism destination comprising a 240 room hotel, private villas, timeshares, conference center, a village museum, and a research component with teaching facilities for ecosystem studies.  Situated on 2,500 acres with two golf courses and extensive preserved area of mangrove outside the capital Puerto Princesa on the Palawan Island, Philippines.