Greenfield Development Corporation (GDC) marked its 65th anniversary by breaking ground on a project that it believes will shape how people experience its newest township in Laguna.
Construction has begun on the Biñan Spine Road, a one-kilometer boulevard that will serve as the main entrance to Greenfield City Biñan. Rather than functioning simply as a thoroughfare, the road is being planned as a landscaped corridor that links parks, recreational spaces, businesses, and future neighborhoods.
The project forms part of Greenfield’s continuing development of Greenfield City Biñan, a mixed-use township that will be accessible through the South Luzon Expressway’s Greenfield-Unilab (Mamplasan) Exit and the southern terminus of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX).
A boulevard designed for more than traffic
Artist’s perspective of Biñan Spine Road
For Greenfield, the Spine Road is intended to set the tone for the township.
Speaking during the groundbreaking ceremony, Greenfield President Atty. Duane A.X. Santos said the company wanted the road to become a destination in itself rather than simply the fastest route from one point to another.
Greenfield President Atty. Duane A.X. Santos delivering a speech
“Every great city has a defining boulevard. This gateway road would make everyone slow down and appreciate their surroundings,” Atty. Santos said. “It’s not all about the destination, it’s really about the whole journey.”
The boulevard will wind through six interconnected public parks, creating a continuous stretch of open space that encourages walking, cycling, and outdoor activities.
It will also connect to a secondary loop road lined with cafés, retail spaces, pocket parks, tennis and pickleball courts, wellness facilities, and community gathering areas.
Together, these spaces are intended to encourage people to spend time outdoors rather than simply pass through the township.
Designed with community in mind
GDC marks its 65th anniversary with the groundbreaking of Biñan Spine Road, a key gateway to its newest township in Laguna.
Greenfield says the road is only one part of a broader vision for Greenfield City Biñan, where residential neighborhoods, offices, schools, and commercial establishments are connected through parks and shared public spaces.
Atty. Santos said the project represents a long-term investment in the community rather than simply another infrastructure project.
“This new city is primarily built for the wellbeing of everyone in the whole area. It will serve as the artery for the whole community, where all of the residences, offices, and institutions will be connected to,” Atty. Santos added. “It’s the gateway for investments, jobs, innovation, and communities. We’re building a community where people can live well, live better, and ultimately live longer.”
When completed, the Biñan Spine Road will become the primary entrance to Greenfield City Biñan, connecting different parts of the township while creating new spaces where residents and visitors can walk, dine, play sports, or simply enjoy the outdoors. It’s an approach that reflects a growing trend in township planning — treating streets not only as transport corridors, but as places where community life can unfold.
