Bel-Air, Residential administrative division in Makati, Philippines
Bel-Air is a residential area in Makati covering roughly 171 hectares and bordered by Kalayaan Avenue, EDSA, Jupiter Street, and Nicanor Garcia Street. The area features houses, a community center, and facilities designed for residents to use daily.
The area developed from the former Nielson Airport after World War II when Colonel Joseph McMicking founded it as part of central Makati's expansion. This transformation marked the land's shift from aviation to residential and commercial use.
The annual Pasinaya festival brings residents together through food stalls, entertainment programs, and community gatherings since 1993. These events shape neighborhood bonds and create spaces where neighbors connect with one another.
The community center here provides medical services, postal facilities, exercise equipment, and meeting spaces for residents to use. The facilities are easily accessible within the area and serve daily community needs.
When the area was established in 1957, land prices differed significantly based on whether buyers were pilots or not. This unusual pricing reflected the site's original connection to aviation and remains an interesting detail from its founding.
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