Redefining the Metro: From blueprint to reality
More than a development, Villar City is quietly redrawing the map of Metro Manila’s future, as it rises to become its new center of gravity.
Daily TribuneMore than a development, Villar City is quietly redrawing the map of Metro Manila’s future, as it rises to become its new center of gravity.
Spanning 65 hectares, Evia thrives as a cultural heartland filled with art, expression and creative life.
NOMO blends vibrant city life with green spaces and boutique experiences.
UTown is a 100-hectare district where learning drives innovation.
Photographs courtesy of VILLAR CITY
A world-class 18-hole course is underway — perfect for leisure and investment.
Most emerging cities follow growth, but Villar City writes the blueprint.
This 3,500-hectare megacity breaks from Metro Manila’s usual urban playbook with a vision that is both ambitious and deliberate. Its strength lies not just in scale, but in how it weaves together the economy, environment, and everyday life, shifting where and how the metro grows.
More than a development, Villar City is quietly redrawing the map of Metro Manila’s future, as it rises to become its new center of gravity.
Shaping new realities
Foundational milestones such as Portofino Heights (2002) and Evia Lifestyle Mall (2012) laid the groundwork, but the vision’s full magnitude became clear in 2023 with the official launch of Villar City.
Connecting 11 cities and towns across Metro Manila and Cavite, Villar City is set to rise as a vibrant hub of economic growth, lifestyle, culture, and leisure — anchored by lush open spaces, 10 million trees and over 100 cafes. Several districts within this city are already complete and thriving, replete with upscale residences, commercial hubs, and offices.
The launch in 2023 was thus more ceremonial — signifying the birth of a meticulously planned urban hub designed to integrate residential serenity, commercial vitality and cultural dynamism.
Dynamic signature districts
What distinguishes Villar City from traditional urban developments is its groundbreaking concept of “cities within cities.”
Each district — Emporia (commerce and trade), UTown (knowledge and innovation), Evia (arts and culture), and NOMO (commercial gardens) — is uniquely themed yet interconnected with one another. Residents and guests get to experience an urban environment crafted around community, creativity, and connectivity.
The visionary scope of Villar City is further exemplified by the distinct yet complementary districts of Globale and Lakefront, which in themselves are already dynamic urban hubs that continue to evolve.
Globale, a 100-hectare entertainment district, is poised to redefine luxury and leisure through high-end casinos, cutting-edge theaters, and immersive theme parks. Lakefront, nestled by the serene waters of Laguna de Bay, combines waterfront promenades, upscale dining, and leisure spaces — emerging as Metro Manila’s newest lifestyle destination.
Building a future-ready, sustainable city
Villar City is not just expanding urban space — it is reshaping urban living through innovation and sustainability. Its commitment to “sustainnovation” includes ambitious goals such as planting 10 million trees, creating 100 gardens, and implementing advanced air-quality monitoring systems.
Infrastructure upgrades — such as Villar Avenue, the main artery linking all districts of Villar City, the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCX), and future projects like an integrated LRT system and Bus Rapid Transit network — paint a vision built on connectivity and convenience.
The megacity
momentum continues
Even with these expansive developments unfolding simultaneously, Villar City is only beginning to tap its immense potential.
Upcoming developments — such as The Stadium at Villar City, an 18-hole championship golf course designed in partnership with Curley-Wagner Golf Design, and strategic collaborations like the University of the Philippines-Dasmariñas campus — highlight the megacity’s next chapter, one that is focused on deepening its role as a hub for sports, education, leisure and investment while accelerating its growth into a fully integrated, future-ready metropolis.
Activities such as fun runs, car-free Sundays, and dedicated bike trails highlight Villar City’s commitment to building healthier, more connected communities — where urban vibrance meets everyday well-being.
As Villar City strides confidently into its next phase, excitement and anticipation are building.
Planned expansions promise further innovations, deeper sustainability integration, and enhanced livability. Investors, residents, and observers alike should keep an eye on this megacity: every groundbreaking, every new district opening, and every pioneering partnership propels Villar City toward becoming not just Metro Manila’s new center of gravity, but a global benchmark for urban development.
In Villar City, the future is already here — but the best is undoubtedly yet to come.
