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Villar City

Villar City is a mixed-use development in Metro Manila and Cavite jointly developed by Villar Land and Vista Land, consisting of neighborhoods, shopping complexes and office towers. Its landowner, Villar Land, plans it to be an integrated megalopolis with a planned church building, arena, university and golf courses.

History

2021: Reveal

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. Nearby residents on social media noticed the repeated rebranding of the estate through its welcome marker along Daang Hari from Villar Land to Villar City, as the estate had previously changed its name from Vista Alabang to Villar Land, and from Vista City to Vista Alabang.

2025: Land valuation controversy

Scope

Described as a "megalopolis" by its proponents, Villar City will cover spanning 15 municipalities and cities. These are:

Cavite City
Metro Manila
Laguna

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

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