Drawing on its experience at Desa ParkCity, ParkCity Group is bringing its placemaking approach to ParkCity Botanika in Puchong South and ParkCity Damansara in Petaling Jaya.

Places evolve with the people who live in them. What begins as a masterplan becomes a community, shaped by how people move, interact and experience their surroundings.

For ParkCity Group, understanding this evolution has been central to its approach to placemaking. Its experience at Desa ParkCity has demonstrated how connectivity, amenities, public spaces and homes can work together to support everyday life and changing community needs.

At ParkCity Botanika, residential neighbourhoods, parks, schools, retail, recreation, community spaces and everyday amenities are planned as an integrated whole.

Green corridors, waterways and landscaped pedestrian routes connect these elements, with Botanika Avenue serving as the township’s main green spine — a place to walk, meet and connect.

The concept of a 15-minute neighbourhood brings daily needs and experiences within a comfortable walking or cycling distance, offering alternatives to driving and making amenities more accessible.

This thinking now takes shape at ParkCity Botanika, a 259-acre nature-infused township in Puchong South. Conceived as “A Township in the Park”, ParkCity Botanika brings together greenery, walkability, connectivity and people-focused planning.

Known as The ParkCity Way, this approach draws on the group’s experience to create communities that respond to their surroundings and evolve with the people who live in them.

This people-focused approach considers not only the buildings, but also the spaces between them and how residents experience the township as a whole.

The masterplan is supported by Gehl Architects, as master planner, and Grant Associates, as landscape architect. Their expertise in human-scale urban planning, landscape and the relationship between people and nature informs ParkCity Botanika’s approach to integrating nature, movement, amenities and community life.

The thinking behind ParkCity Botanika has its roots in Desa ParkCity, where ParkCity Group has observed how communities develop and change over time.

This experience underscores the importance of long-term planning that can adapt to changing needs.

Different generations have different expectations of their neighbourhoods, while patterns of mobility, work, recreation and the use of public spaces evolve.

Creating a successful township therefore extends beyond planning and construction to considering how a development will continue to serve residents over time.

ParkCity Botanika provides an opportunity to apply these lessons in a new setting, creating a community with its own identity where everyday experiences are connected and integrated with nature.

The ParkCity Way takes a different form at ParkCity Damansara in Petaling Jaya.

Spanning approximately 600 acres, the long-term, multi-phase development will bring together residential, commercial, educational and recreational components, alongside pedestrian routes, green corridors, parks, wetland areas and community spaces.

The township also benefits from MRT connectivity within the wider Kwasa Damansara area, supporting access to the surrounding urban network.

While its scale and context differ from ParkCity Botanika, the underlying approach remains consistent: considering how people move, gather, encounter nature and access everyday needs.

Where ParkCity Botanika centres on walkability and greenery, ParkCity Damansara applies the same principles to a larger urban setting. Together, the developments demonstrate how The ParkCity Way adapts to different locations and communities.

Building on the experience of Desa ParkCity, ParkCity brings its approach to placemaking to new locations, guided by a shared philosophy while embracing the character of each setting.

At the heart of this philosophy are three brand pillars: Diverse Communities, Seamless Connectivity and Thoughtful Conveniences. Together, they guide the creation of neighbourhoods that encourage connections, promote ease of movement and bring everyday essentials within reach.

These principles reflect ParkCity’s belief that great places are defined not simply by what is built but by the quality of life they inspire, grounded in thoughtful planning, enduring quality and an understanding of how people live.

In Selangor, ParkCity Botanika in Puchong South and ParkCity Damansara in Petaling Jaya bring this philosophy to life through two distinct expressions of contemporary township living.

At ParkCity Botanika, lush greenery, pedestrian-friendly spaces and convenient amenities come together to foster a lifestyle connected to nature and community.

ParkCity Damansara brings a complementary vision to a more urban setting, integrating residential, commercial, educational and recreational spaces to create a vibrant environment for living, working and leisure.

While distinct in character and scale, both developments share a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for residents and contributing positively to Selangor’s evolving urban landscape. Together, they represent ParkCity’s continuing ambition to create enduring places where communities can flourish for generations.