Villar City
| Project | |
|---|---|
| Opening date | 2023 |
| Owner | Villar Group |
| Location | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Location | Cavite, Laguna and southern Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Area | |
• Total | 900 ha (2,200 acres) |
Villar City is a mixed-used development covering Metro Manila and Cavite.
History
[edit]As early as December 2021, businessman Manny Villar have revealed plans to create a central business district in the Greater Manila Area. The Villar Group already had pre-existing residential developments such as Camella and Vista Land subdivisions and shopping centers.[1][2][3]
Villar City was launched in August 2023 with the inauguration of the 6.2-kilometer (3.9 mi) Villar Avenue.[4][5][6]
Scope
[edit]Described as a "megalopolis" by its proponents, Villar City will cover 3,500 hectares (8,600 acres) spanning 15 municipalities and cities.[7] These are:[8]
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As of 2024, 900 hectares (2,200 acres) of Villar City has been deemed "activated".[7]
Transportation
[edit]The 6.2-kilometer (3.9 mi) ten-lane Villar Avenue connects Las Piñas, Bacoor and Dasmariñas.[9] A Bus rapid transit line is planned.[6]
The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway is owned by the Prime Asset Ventures of the Villar Group, acquiring it from the Ayala Corporation.[10]
The Villar Group also allegedly tried to take over the construction of the LRT-1 Cavite extension project which saw opposition from Las Piñas councilors.[11]
Education
[edit]The University of the Philippines Dasmariñas will be built in University Town situated at the Dasmariñas portion of Villar City.
Sports
[edit]A 30,000-square-meter (320,000 sq ft) sports complex which includes the 3,000-seater Villar City Stadium will be built[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Cordero, Ted (December 8, 2021). "Manny Villar to develop 2,500-hectare property in southern NCR". GMA News. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "Villar developing 2,000-hectare business district". BusinessWorld. December 5, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Murcia, Alvin (November 19, 2024). "Villar dev'ts 'weigh down' BF residents". Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Austria, Jenniffer (July 7, 2024). "Villar City enters new phase". Manila Standard. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Adonis, Meg J. (October 2, 2024). "397-hectare Villar City land folded into Golden MV Holdings". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Villar unveils Villar Avenue, paving the way for Villar City's grand vision". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 9, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ a b "Manny Villar's southern 'megalopolis' gaining ground". Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 3, 2024. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ "The Filipino city of the future". Philippine Daily Inquirer. August 19, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2025 – via PressReader.
- ^ Mercurio, Richmond (July 3, 2024). "Villar gears up for next phase of development for Villar City". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Romero, Maria Bernadette (July 2, 2024). "Vista Land sets massive 'Villar City' infra build-up". Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Ayeng, Raffy (September 8, 2024). "Dads block Villar LRT-1 line hijack". Daily Tribune. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Leyba, Olmin (October 28, 2024). "Villar City Stadium soon to host football, other sports matches". The Philippine Star. Retrieved February 21, 2025.
- ^ Terrado, Reuben (September 28, 2024). "Massive Villar City Stadium has football pitch as centerpiece". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved February 21, 2025.