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From 'Sex and the City' to 'Emily in Paris', the appeal of living in the thick of the action transcends from screen to reality and is readily available at Pavilion Ceylon Hill
We love cities. Always have, and according to a report by the United Nations, we always will. Despite the inherent romanticism of going off the grid and leaving it all behind, urbanisation shows no sign of abating.
Globally, over one million people migrate to cities every week and the UN predicts that over two-thirds of the world’s population is expected to be urban by 2050. Lured by the promise of a better life, cities are centres of opportunity: for jobs, education and – call us romantic – for love.
Not just a collection of architectural wonders and better infrastructure, cities are cultural beacons, sociable places where colours and cultures collide and new trends emerge. There’s better access to healthcare and education and seemingly endless entertainment and dining options. Life in the city is frenetic, demanding, confoundingly draining and energising at the same time, and for those who love that lifestyle, it's rewarding.
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The world’s best cities radiate electricity. It’s why we love New York, Paris, London, Tokyo and Kuala Lumpur. Consistently listed among the top 10 Asian cities in InterNations’ Expat City Ranking, in 2020 Malaysia’s beloved capital was voted 8th best city for expatriates out of a total of 66 and came out top of the finance and housing index.
City life has practical appeal. It’s why property lease and home ownership within urban neighbourhoods like Bukit Ceylon are in high demand. Located within the Golden Triangle, Bukit Ceylon has restaurants and bars at its doorstep, an urban park next door and is a leisurely 10-minute walk from the city’s heritage core and shopping district.
Yet, despite the conveniences, urbanites still dream of retiring to the country or moving to the suburbs, until recently. That dynamic is changing. To make cities more habitable, urban planners are redesigning them, and the changes are already attracting millennials and retirees to stay.
Borrowing from the slower-paced, less-stressful suburbs, modern metropolises are being made pedestrian-friendly and community-focused: public squares and laneways are being transformed by art and community-led events to connect places and create hubs for diverse communities; transit systems are an open invitation to venture into neighbouring boroughs; and besides mitigating the effects of climate change, pocket parks and vertical and rooftop gardens are helping to diminish noise and air pollution, reduce stress and improve overall well-being.
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