University Town shapes the future of knowledge districts in Metro South

Across the globe, university towns have consistently proven to be powerful engines of progress.

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From Cambridge to Palo Alto, knowledge and innovation districts thrive as more than just centers of learning. Anchored by leading universities and research hubs, they attract talent, fuel industries, and inspire cultural change. Here, ideas that begin in classrooms get to ripple outward, helping drive startups, shape economies, and create resilient, livable cities.

REIMAGINING UNIVERSITY TOWNS

This proven model serves as the inspiration for University Town (UTown), a 150-hectare district that redefines the university town experience in Metro South.

UTown is a bold district envisioned as the intellectual and cultural heart of the 3,500-hectare Villar City. Here, education, innovation, and daily life converge to create a community that is vibrant and future-ready. At its core stands the University of the Philippines-Dasmariñas campus, complemented by leading schools, modern residences, collaborative workspaces, and lifestyle hubs—all designed to nurture the next generation of thinkers, doers, and leaders.

That vision is strengthened by UTown’s strategic connectivity as it touts direct access to the Muntinlupa-Cavite Expressway (MCx), Daang Hari Road, and Governor’s Drive—as well as future links like the MRT-7 and expanded road networks, ensuring seamless connection to the metro and key locales in Southern Luzon.