Ken Damansara, Petaling Jaya Insights

This maiden project by Ken Holdings Bhd was launched in 2000 and delivered ahead of time, marking an auspicious beginning to the successful Ken Damansara Trilogy in Petaling Jaya. Ken Damansara was affordably priced to meet the demand in the vicinity and ensure capital gains. The debut of the Ken Damansara series propelled Ken Holdings to one of the top developers focusing on green and sustainable developments today. Over the years, Ken Holdings has released phases 2 and 3 of its Ken Damansara series in the same vicinity to complement developments such as Casa Damansara 1 and 2 as well as Casa Indaman, creating a densely populated locale. Established since the 1980s, its other property developments include Ken Bangsar, Ken Aman, Ken Rimba and Ken Ocean Villas in Batu Ferringhi. Working towards creating the finest developments in the country, Ken Holdings has engaged reputable property managers to maintain its properties. One such example lies in Ken Damansara itself. Managed by Jewel Estate, it has been made the role model by Lembaga Perumahan and Hartanah Selangor for other developers in Selangor and other states. **##Location##** Being adjacent to Tropicana City Mall, residents can take advantage of the conveniences available there or take a short drive to nearby amenity-rich neighbourhoods such as Damansara Uptown, Damansara Jaya, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, SS2 commercial centre and even Section 17. Its location close to the Sprint Highway links it to other networks of highways such as the Damansara- Puchong Highway (LDP) and New Klang Valley Expressway (NKVE). Besides that, it is also served by various educational institutions such SK Taman Sea, SJK Puay Chai, Peter & Jane Kindergarten, Innovative Engineering Design College, KDU College, Rainbow Garden Educare Centre and healthcare centres such as KPJ Damansara Specialist Centre, Klinik Desa Kampung Damansara and many more. **##Analysis##** Despite numerous claims of poor workmanship and low quality materials used during construction, the overall maintenance of the building undeniably meets up to dwellers’ expectations. The condominium’s built-ups are more family-friendly compared to the newer developments in the vicinity such as the Tropicana City Tropics. Offering residents a complete range of facilities and spacious built-ups, many families have made this dwelling their homes. This tropical-themed condominium is also suitable for young working professionals, newlyweds, new families and empty nesters seeking for something more comfortable and move-in ready. However, there has been a rise of student-occupiers too due to its proximity to a number of colleges. Many landlords have tailored their units for student accommodations which can easily fetch monthly rentals from RM1,500 upwards for a partially furnished unit. Because of the one-way access into the development via Jalan SS2/27 in the highly populated enclave, accessing in and out of Ken Damansara can be quite a hassle. Its only entry and exit point via the off- ramp linking Sprint Highway and LDP constantly faces traffic congestion too. However, given its strategic location around matured neighbourhoods and networks of highways, Ken Damansara and its subsequent series have still been sought after.