This is the presentation that I posted on SlideShare. Has some good info regarding Panama Pacifico and how developers Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Partners demonstrate that sustainability promotes productivity and value.

Check out this presentation I found on Panama Pacifico. Great for learning about the progress from developers Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties. Enjoy!

How would you like it if James Bond drove past your window every day? Pyrotechnics and stuntmen flying notwithstanding, most would think that a cool thing. And it was a reality for the lucky businesses that moved into Panama’s former Howard Air Force Base — a backdrop for some scenes of the recent James Bond thriller “Quantum of Solace.” The Panamanian government has dubbed the former base the Panama Pacifico Special Economic Zone. London & Regional Panama (LRP), the Panama Pacifico master developer, in conjunction with Colombian investor Jaime Gilinski, are developing it into a commercial, retail and residential hub.

Part of Panama Pacifico is being developed as a Media Village — a huge film and production complex that is expected to occupy approximately 30 hectares of the business park. LRP and Jaime Gilinski will invest more than $26 million this year in the Media Village mega-complex, which will house film, movie, and other media productions.

The Panama Ministry of Trade says it’s trying to woo more film companies to set up shop here. Television networks such as Caracol TV and Televisa and U.S.-based production companies have already expressed interest, according to ministry officials, who added that in 2008, documentaries, films, television series, and other productions generated $19 million for the Panamanian economy.  In the first three months of 2009 alone that figure was $6 million.

In addition to Quantum of Solace, seven other foreign productions were shot in Panama in recent years, including “Pobre Millonaria” (Venevision), “Survivor” (Imagina-Promo Films), “Desafio Colombia” (Caracol TV), “Latin American Idol” (Sony Television), “Nitro Circus” and “Road Rules C” (MTV), and “Perilous Journey” (National Geographic).

The $700 million Panama Pacifico project includes 2,750 acres of land, which makes it one of the largest development projects in the world. Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties project a value of $10 billion upon completion. It is also expected to generate over 20,000 jobs for the region. The development will serve as beacon for companies all around the world. As Panama Pacifico grows, filmmakers will be attracted to Panama’s valuable incentives, excellent facilities, and distinctive culture.

Just a few miles from Panama City in Panama, a new project aims to create an eco-friendly beacon for commerce, industry, and lifestyle. Panama Pacifico, a $700 million project being developed by Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Partners have been selected as the preferred bidder on the Panama Pacifico Project in Panama City, Panama. Based on the former Howard Air Force Base in Panama, the land comprises 2,750 acres.

Panama Pacifico will be a mixed-use development, complete with a cargo airport and close proximity to the Panama Canal. Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties are designing Panama Pacifico for global corporations looking to set up regional headquarters in Central America. Jaime Gilinski and his partners are also committed to make Panama Pacifico an exceptional place to live. Homes, offices, hotels, and commercial complexes will be surrounded by gardens, walking paths, and open spaces. Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties project a value of $10 billion upon completion. It is also expected to generate over 20,000 jobs for the region.

The vision for the Panama Pacifico Special Economic Area is to attract and promote investment, generate jobs and strengthen the country’s economy – in a way that obtains the maximum benefit from its resources and facilities, placing a strong emphasis on sustainability. The idea of sustainability is that it reinforces the understanding of cultural legacy, minimal energy use, reduction of carbon footprint, enriching ecological habitats, improves connectivity, and creates social places. Sustainable development is development that creates unique places that are patterned for people to live, work, and play in.

As this site was originally created as a ‘garden city’ for its military residents, the goal for the new community is to maintain nearly half of the project’s for open space, native habitat and new parks. 1,375 acres of the 2,750 acres in Panama Pacifico are reserved for native habitat, new parks and open space. Many innovative, eco-friendly technologies will be used to preserve the lushness of the area. New storm water systems will be integrated to allow the natural run-off of rainwater to nurture the land, and new trees will be planted every year as the development progresses.

As Panama, Jaime Gilinski, and London & Regional Partners pursue growth, they are ensuring that natural beauty will remain an inspiration. Panama Pacifico is a modern example of how smart planning can maximize prosperity, create an exceptional lifestyle,

Even as the world’s economy has cooled down, Panama’s remains red-hot and is expected to grow faster than any of its neighbors this year. For those looking to hang a shingle there, the Panamá Pacífico business park should be high on your list of places to consider.

Just a few miles from Panama City, this new project aims to create a beacon for commerce, industry, and lifestyle. Panama Pacifico, a $700 million project being developed by Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Partners. Based on the former Howard Air Force Base in Panama, the land comprises 2,750 acres. This is yet another sign that Panama is strategically positioning themselves to prosper in the 21^st century and beyond.

The benefits of opening a business in Panama are manifold, starting with the tax benefits the country affords and the stable government that’s allowed businesses there to flourish during the past 10 years. The Panamanian government has set up special economic zones — Panamá Pacífico is situated within one — that give companies that set up within the zones special tax, labor and legal incentives. With a large, bilingual workforce at hand, the government also offers incentives for workforce development and training. The country’s central location and world-class telecommunications and transportation infrastructure make it an ideal hub for any global business doing trade within the hemisphere.

Situated near the mouth of the Panama Canal, with east access to the Pacific and Atlantic oceans, ports and railroads, Panamá Pacífico is 15 minutes from downtown Panama City, 45 minutes from Tocumen International Airport, and close to the Pan-American Highway that connects the Americas. Panamá Pacífico’s existing site infrastructure includes a redundant fiber-optic loop that makes high-speed communication a snap. And companies with expansion plans will find the business park’s grounds and its utilities infrastructure are ready to accommodate future growth.

Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Partners are currently developing the Panama Pacifico Project in Panama City, Panama. Jaime Gilinski, along with Richard and Ian Livingstone from London & Regional Partners, were chosen above 16 other international firms. The $700 million project, based on the former Howard Air Force Base in Panama, includes 2,750 acres of land, which makes it one of the largest development projects in the world. Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties project a value of $10 billion upon completion. It is also expected to generate over 20,000 jobs for the region.

Panama Pacifico will be a mixed-use master planned development, designed to take full advantage of an air strip on the property and close proximity to the Panama Canal. The development will serve as a hub for international trade, commerce, and industry. The favorable business climate in Panama offers many benefits and incentives to international companies. Many multinational corporations have made plans to invest in the project, including Singapore Airlines, 3M, and Caterpillar. Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Properties expect Panama Pacifico will be very attractive to global corporations looking to set up regional headquarters in Central America.

Jaime Gilinski and his partners are also committed to make Panama Pacifico an exceptional place to live. 20,000 homes will be surrounded by a stunning natural environment of mangroves, wetlands, and tropical forests. Many innovative, eco-friendly technologies will be used to preserve the lushness of the area. Golf courses, gardens, walking paths, and open spaces will enhance everyone’s experience. Luxury hotels will also be on-property for vacationers and workers from around the world. A downtown plaza will serve as a central point for Panama Pacifico’s premium retail, restaurant, and entertainment properties.

Panama’s long history of facilitating trade and commerce for the world continues with Panama Pacifico. The innovation, wisdom, and visionary planning of Jaime Gilinski and London & Regional Partners will make Panama Pacifico a beacon for prosperity in the 21^st century and beyond.