{"id":2544,"date":"2023-12-04T09:29:59","date_gmt":"2023-12-04T09:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/?post_type=news&p=2544"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:48:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T05:48:09","slug":"curated-conveniences-for-the-community","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/news\/curated-conveniences-for-the-community\/","title":{"rendered":"Curated conveniences for the community"},"content":{"rendered":"

WINNER<\/strong>\u00a0|\u00a0D\u2019Network @ Setia Eco Park<\/strong>\u00a0| S P Setia Bhd<\/p>\n

Nestled within the exclusive residential enclave of Setia Eco Park in Shah Alam, D\u2019Network is a hybrid solar-powered F&B-focused retail hub that made its debut at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Sitting on a land area of 3.61 acres, the community lifestyle commercial offering also features a pet-friendly park, a lake and the Symphony of Sustainability musical fountain, the Summer Garden, and a p\u00e9tanque facility.<\/p>\n

S P Setia Bhd chief operating officer Datuk Zaini Yusoff says, \u201cWe took a bold move to launch D\u2019Network during the pandemic [specifically on Sept 16 and in conjunction with Malaysia Day] because we knew the local community needed a place that caters to their everyday needs as well as a space to connect, commune and rediscover their bond with nature.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nZaini (centre) with (from left) The Edge Malaysia editor-in-chief Kathy Fong, editor emeritus Au Foong Yee, The Edge Media Group publisher and group CEO Datuk Ho Kay Tat and City & Country editor E Jacqui Chan (Picture by Mohd Izwan Mohd Nazam\/The Edge)
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\nWe knew the local community needed a place that caters to their everyday needs as well as a space to connect, commune and rediscover their bond with nature.\u201d \u2014 Zaini (right) with Ong<\/p>\n

As part of the Setia Eco Park master plan ecosystem, D\u2019Network is designed to seamlessly integrate with the adjacent lake, with more than 50% of the total land area allocated for green spaces. This includes a Feel the Earth lawn for people to practise grounding, or walking barefoot on grass or earth, while enjoying the cooler temperature of Setia Eco Park as it is situated next to the Bukit Cerakah Forest Reserve, Zaini highlights.<\/p>\n

The 791-acre Setia Eco Park development is a joint venture between S P Setia, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Great Eastern Life Assurance (M) Bhd, and comprises only freehold semi-detached houses and bungalows.<\/p>\n

With a lettable floor area of 86,323.63 sq ft, D\u2019Network has 17 units in total, of which 10 are F&B outlets and seven are for services. An additional 10 retail units are being developed and will be launched in December, owing to increasing demand for a variety of F&B outlets at the retail hub.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are very excited about the latest development as this would allow us to widen the F&B offerings at our retail hub to ensure we are able to meet the expectations of our customers. This expansion was also in response to the community\u2019s feedback for more variety in cuisines at D\u2019Network,\u201d says Zaini.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are also very proud to say that D\u2019Network is the world\u2019s first hybrid solar-powered F&B-focused retail hub,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

For its commitment to meeting the community\u2019s expectations, D\u2019Network was awarded The Edge Malaysia Property Development Excellence Award 2023 for Excellence in Township Community Hub.<\/p>\n

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\nThe 3.61-acre hybrid solar-powered F&B-focused retail hub has a net lettable area of 86,323.63 sq ft and 518 photovoltaic panels installed on its rooftop – Pictures by S P Setia<\/p>\n

\nImportant to be different<\/h3>\n

As a small-scale retail hub, D\u2019Network\u2019s strategy is to create a niche market with unique tenants to drive footfall, says Setia Eco Park general manager Desmond Ong. \u201cWith the big boys in surrounding areas like Setia City Mall, Setia Taipan 1 and 2, and Sunsuria Forum, we needed to carve out a niche for ourselves as the go-to place for the local residents to enjoy convenience and a spot of relaxation. This strategy has helped us build a loyal customer base.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, Garden Grocer, which is the anchor tenant occupying 13,000 sq ft, is very different from other popular grocers in the Klang Valley like Jaya Grocer. What\u2019s unique about this grocer is that it has its own traditional Chinese medicine and herbs hall and offers very fresh seafood from Sekinchan,\u201d he shares.<\/p>\n

Other notable tenants at D\u2019Network include San Francisco Coffee, The Grange restaurant and bar, Grand Ya Lim seafood restaurant, Sushi Hana and Hikari Japanese restaurants, Mr Fish seafood noodle restaurant, Bo The Avocado smoothie caf\u00e9, YE Boulangerie & Patisserie bakery, R.E.A.L Kids preschool and Dr Ko skin and aesthetic clinic.<\/p>\n

While attracting tenants to D\u2019Network was challenging at the start, Ong says this is no longer the case. \u201cNow, instead of us going to look for tenants, the tenants would come look for us. So, we have to be more selective and ensure that the tenants we select won\u2019t compete with the existing tenants.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Ong, the second-term tenancy renewal at D\u2019Network was recently completed with a healthy 20% reversion rate that is in line with the market. \u201cThis is something that we are very pleased with as it means our tenants are enjoying growing and sustainable sales to be able to commit to the rent increment. It is very important to us that this community hub can continue to flourish.\u201d<\/p>\n

He adds that the rents for the additional 10 soon-to-open retail lots will be at least 30% higher than the current rate. \u201cThe new lots will command a higher rental because the demand is there and they will predominantly be F&B.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\nThe retail hub\u2019s Feel the Earth lawn for people to practise grounding<\/p>\n

In addition to the immediate Setia Eco Park community, D\u2019Network also attracts visitors from the mature Setia Alam township nearby as well as from the wider Shah Alam and Klang areas.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s important to be niche and different, says Zaini. \u201cFurthermore, the ambience at D\u2019Network is totally different with its low-density, open-air concept that offers natural ventilation, better air quality and al fresco dining. It\u2019s a good place for families.\u201d He notes that D\u2019Network currently enjoys an average footfall of about 20,000 monthly.<\/p>\n

In line with its community building initiatives and to further boost the overall footfall of D\u2019Network, the team continues to organise community events.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe do a lot of community events, especially during all the major festive seasons in Malaysia, namely Chinese New Year, Hari Raya and Deepavali. We have also had live bands, workshops for children, cultural dances and community activities, which have received a lot of good response from the community as well as outside Setia Eco Park. We have also had Mercedes and BMW do car roadshows here, which have attracted a good crowd,\u201d says Ong.<\/p>\n

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\nD\u2019Network is designed to seamlessly integrate with the adjacent lake, with more than 50% of the total land area allocated for green spaces<\/p>\n

\u201cIn fact, D\u2019Network\u2019s Aurora Night event in particular attracted a footfall of about 1,000 that night and it was standing room only. This type of event helps bring people to D\u2019Network and once they have visited, they will come again.\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, a neighbourhood retail such as D\u2019Network is especially helpful during the lockdowns imposed during the pandemic. \u201cWhen people needed something that was within the allowed radius, they didn\u2019t have to really go out to look for it. Plus, D\u2019Network\u2019s car park is very near the shops and grocer, so they can just park, grab and go,\u201d says Ong.<\/p>\n

D\u2019Network has boosted the developer\u2019s property sales, Ong adds. \u201cDuring D\u2019Network\u2019s official launch on Sept 16, 2020, we locked in RM50 million in property sales on the day itself. This goes to show that nowadays, when people look for a place to stay, they want the facilities and convenience in terms of retail and services, especially F&B.\u201d<\/p>\n

Currently, Setia Eco Park is around 70% to 80% developed and has a resident population of about 8,000.<\/p>\n

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\nD\u2019Network\u2019s Summer Garden (left) and pet-friendly park (above) – Pictures by Sam Fong\/The Edge<\/p>\n

\nSustainable feats<\/h3>\n

According to Zaini, D\u2019Network has 518 photovoltaic panels installed on its rooftop, generating 345kWp of solar power that complements the traditional electricity grid supply. \u201cOf this sustainable energy, 207kWp is dedicated to powering D\u2019Network\u2019s common areas, corridor lighting and fans, and the Symphony of Sustainability \u2014 the world\u2019s first solar-powered musical fountain which charges up during the day and illuminates at night. This solar power also supplies energy to the Summer Garden, the p\u00e9tanque court, the playground and the pet-friendly park. Last checked, we can save about RM4,000 a month in electricity consumption from using solar power,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the remaining 138kWp of solar power generated at D\u2019Network is used to power Elizabeth Falls, a water feature nearby. \u201cThe English-inspired waterfall is the world\u2019s first solar-powered hybrid waterfall,\u201d says Zaini.<\/p>\n

Another sustainable initiative at D\u2019Network is food waste processing. \u201cWe have a food waste composting machine that recycles food waste from the F&B outlets and converts it into fertiliser that is used for the Summer Garden and all the landscape,\u201d he adds.<\/p>\n

In terms of building materials, Zaini highlights that approximately 45% of the materials used in the construction of D\u2019Network were obtained from sustainable sources. \u201cAs an example, fair faced bricks were utilised due to their capacity to limit heat transfer from the external environment into the building, consequently reducing the need for air conditioning. The use of fair faced bricks also eliminates the necessity for plaster and paint, thereby reducing long-term maintenance as the building matures.\u201d<\/p>\n

In terms of future plans for D\u2019Network, Zaini says there is limited space for future expansion after the 10 new retail lots are completed by the end of the year. \u201cThe only available commercial parcel left is our Setia Eco Park sales office, which is around six acres, which can be redeveloped after we complete the entire Setia Eco Park development and the rest of the staff are transferred to our corporate headquarters nearby.<\/p>\n

\u201cNonetheless, if it [becomes too big], the ambience won\u2019t be there any more. So, we will have to keep the balance in terms of size and its purpose as a neighbourhood mall.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

WINNER | D\u2019Network @ Setia Eco Park | S P Setia Bhd<\/p>\n

Nestled within the exclusive residential enclave of Setia Eco Park in Shah Alam, D\u2019Network is a hybrid solar-powered F&B-focused retail hub that made its debut at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Sitting on a land area of 3.61 acres, the community lifestyle commercial offering also features a pet-friendly park, a lake and the Symphony of Sustainability musical fountain, the Summer Garden, and a p\u00e9tanque facility.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":2545,"template":"","news_category":[16],"township-news":[],"venues-news":[],"class_list":["post-2544","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","news_category-general"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news\/2544","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2545"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2544"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news_category?post=2544"},{"taxonomy":"township-news","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/township-news?post=2544"},{"taxonomy":"venues-news","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/spsetia.com\/zh\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/venues-news?post=2544"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}