Golden MV’s Villar City: A model of connectivity, progress
Golden MV Holdings unveiled last month the official road marker for Villar Avenue, the main artery that will connect cities and towns across the sprawling 3,500-hectare Villar City.
Tycoon Manny Villar and his children, Rep. Camille Villar with her daughter Cara, and Sen. Mark A. Villar, led the ceremonial unveiling for this major thoroughfare, designed to enhance accessibility and mobility not only for residents but also for surrounding areas.
To recall, Golden MV Holdings officially opened the 10-lane Villar Avenue in August last year. At that time, this main artery of Villar City extended 6.2 km, starting from The Crossing Cafe along Daang Hari Road in Bacoor, Cavite.
New avenues
Today, Villar Avenue spans more than 18 km, cutting through new areas in Cavite while providing new avenues for connectivity, commerce and growth.
At present, some 35,000 motorists currently ply this road daily, serving as a critical artery that links key areas, extending to neighboring towns and cities. So far, Villar Avenue has exit and entry points in Bacoor via Daang Hari Road; and Dasmariñas City via Congressional Road (Winward), Molino-Paliparan Road (Salawag entrance), and Amore By Portofino.
The continuing expansion of Villar Avenue and the strategic placement of its exit and entry points benefit not only Cavite’s key cities and municipalities, like Bacoor, Dasmariñas, GMA, and Silang, but also the broader Metro Manila area including the neighboring Muntinlupa City and Las Piñas City.
Beyond improving accessibility, these new roads are poised to create new avenues for growth by enabling businesses to thrive, residents to enjoy shorter commutes, and neighboring areas to prosper. All these only further underscore the importance of infrastructure in building thriving, future-ready cities.
Backbone of progress
Infrastructure, after all, has long been recognized as the backbone of progress.
Roads, bridges, airports and seaports, among other infrastructure projects, are said to be essential for economic growth, as these help improve connectivity, attract investments, stimulate business activities, generate new jobs, and eventually improve the overall quality of life.
Moody’s Analytics earlier said that the government’s strong push to upgrade the Philippines’ infrastructure would help the economy maintain high growth. At present, the government’s goal is to jack up infrastructure spending to about 5 to 6 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) annually from 2024 to 2028.
Besides government efforts, the private sector is also doing its share to enhance the country’s infrastructure landscape.
Leading real estate developers and conglomerates are making significant investments in large-scale projects that integrate well-designed road networks, transport hubs, and utility systems within their respective developments. Such initiatives complement government programs, enabling faster development of new urban centers and business districts.
Well-connected city
A prime example of that private sector-driven infrastructure is Villar City, a burgeoning megalopolis connecting 15 cities and towns across Metro Manila and Cavite.
Developed by Golden MV Holdings, this masterplanned city is built around a robust infrastructure network, with major thoroughfares like Villar Avenue providing vital connectivity from Metro Manila to Cavite and its surrounding areas. And as the road network continues to expand in Villar City, the benefits extend now beyond convenience.
The improved connectivity it offers has since been attracting investors who recognize the value of a well-connected city, on top of its strategic location and offerings which further position Villar City as a premier investment destination. As infrastructure improvements continue, property values in and around Villar City are also expected to appreciate.
Attracting investments
It’s thus unsurprising that new developments are now sprouting within Villar City, catering to the growing demand for residential, commercial, and retail spaces.
At the onset, Golden MV Holdings already envisioned Villar City as a thriving nexus where economic, lifestyle, cultural, and leisure activities will converge. Rising amid 10 million trees, 100 cafes and verdant pocket parks, this burgeoning community will feature modern districts including a CBD, a Tech Valley, university town, and a premier lifestyle hub, along with leisure and recreational facilities meant to nurture health and well-being.
Last year, an ultra luxurious residential neighborhood was launched, while the Forresta Cafe and the Brittany Hotel Villar City were opened. For the next phase of Villar City’s development, Golden MV Holdings announced earlier that it would launch two golf courses, an arena, and an integrated entertainment complex with a casino.
Premier institution
One of the latest developments in Villar City was the groundbreaking for a premier educational institution.
On Friday, officials from the local government, Golden MV Holdings and the University of the Philippines (UP) held a groundbreaking ceremony for the future site of UP Dasmariñas (Technology Innovation Campus) in Villar City. The new UP campus is seen to play a crucial role in fostering education and innovation in the region, serving as a key anchor for Villar City’s vision of becoming a thriving metropolis that integrates education, business, and residential areas.
No doubt, Villar City is well on its way to becoming one of the most connected and thriving cities, poised to further raise the bar for urban development in the Philippines.
