Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO) is reinforcing its commitment to Cagayan de Oro’s urban evolution with Southridge, a 31-hectare mixed-use development designed to bring sophistication and economic energy to Northern Mindanao.
Inspired by the collaborative spirit and understated elegance of Silicon Valley’s campus-style communities, Southridge departs from the congestion of traditional Central Business Districts (CBDs). Instead of vertical glass clusters, the development embraces a low-density, human-scale configuration featuring mid-rise office buildings, generous setbacks, and green corridors. This approach is designed to create a healthier work environment where productivity meets well-being through walkable streets and integrated lifestyle nodes.
Within Southridge is a 5.7-hectare residential enclave that supports the project’s “Work-Live-Play-Learn” identity. Situated 127 to 145 meters above sea level, this elevated portion of the development ensures a flood-free and refreshing living environment. Offering an exclusive selection of residential lots ranging from 250 to 400 sqm, these properties provide views of the fairways of neighboring Pueblo Golf Course and access to amenities, including a clubhouse, swimming pool, and multi-purpose courts.
The residential area is situated in a quiet section of Southridge to provide privacy and serenity while remaining adjacent to the development’s lifestyle and civic nodes. This layout supports an integrated masterplan where residential, commercial, leisure, and learning spaces coexist instead of stacking vertically as seen in typical central business districts.
Designed with foresight by Arcadis, a global leader in sustainable design and engineering, Southridge reflects international standards in urban planning. Arcadis brings to the project the same caliber of expertise it applied to developments such as Hudson Yards in New York, Marina Bay in Singapore, and Barangaroo in Sydney.
This global pedigree ensures that Southridge is not merely a collection of buildings, but a thoughtfully engineered district designed for long-term value and economic vitality, a trajectory supported by the strong appreciation potential in the Uptown area, where property values in the nearby Pueblo Business Park have surged by over 60% in the past five years.
Southridge is also tailored to the needs of corporate and institutional locators. The masterplan provides flexible commercial parcels, mid-rise office clusters, and dedicated campus zones suitable for IT-BPM operations, regional headquarters, education and healthcare institutions, and logistics support facilities. Infrastructure provisions include enterprise-grade digital connectivity and road networks designed for phased campus development, enabling both build-to-suit projects and staged expansion by corporate tenants.
Beyond design excellence, Southridge embodies Pueblo de Oro’s commitment to sustainability. The project integrates green infrastructure directly into the evolving township through pocket parks, landscaped circulation routes, and climate-resilient design. This ensures progress thrives in harmony with nature, and complements the neighboring 40-hectare Pueblo de Oro Urban Rainforest.
The development comes at a pivotal time, as national planning documents and local development trends place Cagayan de Oro on a trajectory of metropolitan growth. Strategically situated at the intersection of the new Laguindingan-Pueblo de Oro Diversion Road, Southridge serves as a cornerstone of the expanded township. It is located just 2.4 km from Masterson Avenue and minutes away from SM City CDO and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, while providing swift access to Laguindingan Airport.
By combining human-scale planning, enterprise-ready infrastructure, and green corridors, Southridge reflects Pueblo de Oro’s vision of a forward-looking economic district for Northern Mindanao.
About Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation
For over thirty years, Pueblo de Oro Development Corporation (PDO) has been developing quality and mixed-use townships and residential projects. Committed to excellence, Pueblo de Oro has achieved recognition from local and international awards institutions for its innovative, high-quality yet affordable offerings of residential communities and townships in booming areas like Cagayan de Oro; Malvar, Lipa, Batangas City, and Santo Tomas in Batangas; San Fernando, Pampanga; and Carcar and Lapu Lapu City in Cebu.
The Chamber of Real Estate & Builders’ Associations, Inc. (CREBA) recognized Pueblo de Oro as one of the “Developers of the Decade – Mindanao” during the 2023 CREBA Pillar Awards for its pioneering 400-hectare township in Cagayan de Oro City.
Pueblo de Oro earned top honors at several major industry events in 2025, receiving Masterplan Development of the Year–Philippines and Residential Development of the Year–Philippines at the Real Estate Asia Awards, along with Best Housing Architectural Design at the PropertyGuru Awards. These accolades celebrate PDO’s outstanding work on its pioneering project, Pueblo de Oro Courtyards Lipa, recognizing the company’s commitment to innovation, sustainability, and community-focused design.
At the 2025 Dot Property Philippines Awards, Pueblo de Oro was honored for two Batangas-based projects: Pueblo de Oro Westwoods Heights in Batangas City was named Best Affordable Housing Development, while Pueblo de Oro Townscapes Malvar received the award for Best Green Development.
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