University Town in Villar City: Built for what’s next
The most valuable addresses today are those that make life easier and bring your future closer.
More than just the location however, it’s now about how well a place can bring together the essential parts of your everyday life: where you live, learn, work and play, as well as how you spend your time in between.
This is the practical thinking behind University Town (UTown) in Villar City.
Set within the 3,500-hectare masterplanned development in Metro South, University Town is positioned as a district where education anchors everything else.
It is designed not as a standalone enclave, but as part of a much larger, well connected megacity, linked by a growing network of major roads like Villar Avenue and with direct access to key routes such as Manila-Cavite Expressway (MCX), Daang Hari Road, Molino-Paliparan Road, and other expressways.
Prestigious university as anchor
At the core of this rising district is the prestigious University of the Philippines (UP), which will have its Technology and Innovation Campus here.
The UP Dasmariñas campus is expected to bring research facilities, collaborative spaces, and academic programs that go beyond traditional classroom learning. Once completed, it is expected to serve not only students within the district but also families living across and near Villar City’s own expanding residential communities.
By placing a top-tier academic institution within close reach of where people live, Villar City raises the standard of what surrounds it. Housing becomes more attractive to families who want convenient access to quality education while businesses will naturally flock to a steady market. Over time, UTown is seen to develop into a place where learning, work, and enterprise are closely connected.
And given the scale of Villar City, it’s only a matter of time before we see other prestigious institutions flocking here, responding to an eventually growing population centered around education.
As it is, there are existing schools in Villar City including St. Paul College Island Park and Philippine Christian University. Just outside this megacity meanwhile are three premier universities namely De La Salle University-Dasmarinas, Emilio Aguinaldo College and Fatima University, which could complement the rise of UTown as an integrated education hub.
Rise of new developments
At present, UTown is taking shape with a mix of residential developments, commercial spaces, and lifestyle components.
There are low-density enclaves like Elara by Brittany, an exclusive community with only around 60 lots, designed for families who want space, privacy, and a quieter residential setting while still being close to the district’s academic core. Lot sizes are generous, giving homeowners flexibility to build long-term residences within a well-planned environment.
Complementing this is Pontello by Crown Asia, an Italian-inspired residential enclave in Dasmariñas, Cavite. Designed as a refined yet accessible community, Pontello blends old-world European elegance with modern suburban living in a setting where heritage aesthetics meet contemporary comfort.
At the same time, there are vertical developments like Novus Prime Residences, a condominium designed for students, faculty, and young professionals who want to live within a short distance of schools and commercial spaces. It integrates amenities like co-working areas, fitness spaces, and retail strips, making it a practical, convenient choice for day-to-day living.
This residential mix allows UTown to serve a wide range of homebuyers, while naturally sustaining demand for retail, services, and future developments. This gives businesses a steady market while investors are accorded choices on how their investments can work for them: long-term living, student leasing, or short- to mid-term rentals.
Currently, quick service restaurants are already set to open at West Crossing in Villar City, along with a Petron gasoline station.
A conducive environment
Beyond housing, UTown continues to build out its supporting environment to provide conducive spaces for recreation, personal growth, passions, and other pursuits.
For instance, The Stadium at Villar City by AllStar Properties Inc. adds a large-scale sports and events venue that expands recreational choices within UTown, while the planned commercial spaces, cafés, and other service hubs here can readily serve the daily needs of the district’s residents, guests and locators.
It’s also worth noting that rising across the 15 other districts of Villar City are two championship golf courses, iconic churches, more cafes, and medical facilities, offering a well-connected, highly diverse mix of everyday essentials and lifestyle spaces.
Each district, after all, has its own character, giving residents access to different experiences without having to go far.
Essentially, this is what makes UTown a truly valuable address. It puts you exactly where you need to be: close to what matters today, and even closer to what comes next.
