The plans for the redevelopment project are composed of the initial mixed-use residential and retail component, known then as the "Manhattan Mall", consisting a two-storey mall with 19,000 m2 (200,000 sq ft) of retail space, and a residential development with direct connections to the MRT 3 Cubao and LRT 2 Cubao stations; the Millennium Mall, which currently serves as the foundation of today's Gateway Mall; the Manila Tower, a planned 300 m (984.3 ft) mixed-use tower; the Novotel Manila Araneta City and the Araneta City Cyberpark, with direct connections to other properties at the Araneta City via elevated walkways and pedestrian sidewalks.

Meanwhile, the location of the Manhattan Heights sits on abandoned car accessory shops, and the former site of the Araneta Center Bus Station, the first integrated bus terminal in the country, completed in 1993, before being relocated to the old Rustan's Superstore building at Times Square Avenue in 2011, while the Manhattan Plaza is located adjoined to the old Rustan's Superstore, currently occupied by the Araneta Center Bus Station, located on Times Square Avenue, completed in 1974.

[11] The targeted completion of the entire residential development is set within 2030, as part of the Araneta Group's Vision 2030 plan.

The development comprises a total of 8,500 condominium units and 30,000 m2 (320,000 sq ft) of retail spaces located at the ground floor of each towers once completed.

[13] The second development, the 31-storey, Manhattan Parkview, began construction in 2011 and was finished by 2013, featuring clustered Garden Villas on the building's 4th floor.

The first two developments consists of three towers each and are located at the northeastern area of the Araneta City, and stands along Aurora Boulevard and Gen. Malvar Avenue.

The third development, the Manhattan Heights, is located at the southeastern area of the city, along Gen. Romulo Avenue, and consists of 4 towers.

[16] On July 4, 2023, Megaworld Corporation launched its latest condominium development within the complex named Laurent Park.

The tower is set to rise at the corner lot within General Romulo and General Roxas Avenues with an L-shaped structural design with nature-inspired hues and will host 796 smart home units, wherein selected units will feature a lanai balconies within a loft-based design.

The tower began its groundbreaking stage in July 2024, while EEI Corporation was named as the general contractor of the construction of the project.