Villar City is a mixed-used development covering Metro Manila and Cavite.
History.
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.
Villar City was launched in August 2023 with the inauguration of the Villar Avenue.
Scope.
Described as a "megalopolis" by its proponents, Villar City will cover spanning 15 municipalities and cities. These are:
As of 2024, of Villar City has been deemed "activated".
Transportation.
The ten-lane Villar Avenue connects Las Piñas, Bacoor and Dasmariñas. A Bus rapid transit line is planned.
The Muntinlupa–Cavite Expressway is owned by the Prime Asset Ventures of the Villar Group, acquiring it from the Ayala Corporation.
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.
Education.
The University of the Philippines Dasmariñas will be built in University Town situated at the Dasmariñas portion of Villar City.
Sports.
A sports complex which includes the 3,000-seater Villar City Stadium will be built