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THE INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL MANAGERS OF SRI LANKA
JANUARY 2021
The Financial District International Island: where the world will
meet at Port City
This precinct, spanning 40 ha, would be the
urban heart and main retail destination where This precinct of 85 ha would house the most socially
business and pleasure come together in a world- important strategic developments. An international
class commercial district. As home to global convention centre which would cater between
businesses and a diverse base of employees, 3,000 to 5,000 delegates with multipurpose and
this district is envisioned to become a vibrant flexible exhibition space, auditoriums and meeting
business centre with landmark Grade ‘A’ Office rooms coupled with state-of-the-art facilities
Buildings extending as high as 350 m (similar to and modern tech will propel Sri Lanka as an
Lotus Tower). attractive destination for business travellers. A plot
earmarked for a business hotel is just adjacent to
Pedestrian malls developed along the main the convention centre, which will complement its
boulevard would add vibrancy whilst the lush activities.
and green continue as the central spine of
activities throughout the city, connecting the In addition to this, an international school of global
different districts. repute is envisaged to house 1,000 students with
over 300 boarding students. Studies and surveys
Central Park Living: the quintessential conducted by leading international property
green lung of Port City companies have proven time to time again that the
key consideration for residential property purchase
Enjoy nature in the heart of the city. Cycle, run by Asian HNI’s is motivated by access to world-
stroll and picnic in a lush oasis. We envisage class education. We are creating an opportunity
this precinct to be of medium density with within Port City to attract these students to Sri
an eclectic mix of residential and commercial Lanka by providing a safe and secure destination
properties. The best feature within this precinct closer to home with the same quality of education.
would be the “Central Park” lush green tropical Availability of such facilities will continue to drive
park with an extent of 14 ha which is 3 times the secondary demand for residential real estate.
size of Galle Face Green. The project company
has already planted over 1,000 trees paying International Island will also have an international
special attention to protecting flora that is health care facility with a global reputation for
endemic to Sri Lanka. An internal saltwater excellence in health care. Not only do we curb the
channel that meanders through land divides the outflow of funds from the country for medical care
central park precinct into two. we would also be widening the scope in attracting
medical tourism into the country.
The largest parcel of land within Port City is also
a part of this precinct, spanning over 15 ha, is
earmarked for the development of a world-class
integrated resort and theme park which we expect
to be a catalyst for the Sri Lankan tourism
industry.
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