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What is the Irvine Master Plan?

The Irvine Master Plan is founded on several core principles that create a balance between developed areas and open space.

 

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City of Villages

The Master Plan is built around distinct villages, with schools, shopping facilities and parks within walking distance.

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World-Class Schools

The Master Plan placed a major university, UCI, in the heart of the City, and neighborhood schools are in close proximity to the families they serve.

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Abundant Parks & Open Space

The Master Plan resulted in one-third of the City being set aside for open space, parks and trails because land preservation was required for development of nearby property.

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Enterprising Business Districts

Irvine’s Master Plan envisioned a vibrant business sector offering high-quality local jobs located along major transportation routes, and not in the midst of primary residential areas.

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Local Retail Hubs

Local neighborhood shopping centers are conveniently located throughout Irvine and generate a huge amount of tax revenues, which helps to fund the City’s first-class police department.

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Transportation Mix

The Irvine Master Plan places a priority on completing roads and other infrastructure, such as sewer and recycled-water systems, ahead of the developments they will serve.

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Environmental Stewardship

Irvine’s decades-long commitment to pioneering environmental programs and sustainable measures has positioned the city as a national leader in efforts to conserve natural resources and protect the environment.

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Safe Communities

Tax revenues from retail centers fully fund a modern and community-oriented police department. As a result, Irvine has consistently ranked America’s safest city.
City to establish new preserve

Mar 5, 2023

City to establish new preserve

Irvine announced plans to acquire and close the All American Asphalt plant in North Irvine and transform the area into a natural open space preserve.

Road improvements keep traffic moving

Mar 4, 2023

Road improvements keep traffic moving

Irvine continues to make significant investments to keep traffic moving, from synchronizing traffic lights to widening major roadways.

How to be a wildflower expert on your next hike

Mar 6, 2023

How to be a wildflower expert on your next hike

In the spring, nature treats us to a dazzling display of wildflowers. Poppies, lupines and other blossoms paint Orange County’s hills with splashes of orange, purple and yellow.

OC Restaurant Week

Mar 4, 2023

OC Restaurant Week

Nearly 40 restaurants from Irvine Spectrum Center, The Market Place and other Irvine shopping centers will participate in the 15th annual Orange County Restaurant Week.

IUSD Teachers of the Year

Mar 5, 2023

IUSD Teachers of the Year

Irvine Unified School District recently announced three instructors – at the elementary, middle and high school levels – as this year’s Teachers of the Year.