Jan 28, 2019
A man, a plan, and a city
William Mason built two of his own homes in his spare time. He taught civil engineering at the University of Washington, and served as a Boy Scout leader. Then he helped create the city of Irvine.
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Master Plan
Jan 28, 2019
Irvine receives top award for strong budgeting
Irvine has a new addition to its vast collection of national accolades: This time, for how well the city government is run.
Jan 3, 2019
How does Irvine stay so green?
As communities around the nation, particularly in the arid Southwest, struggle to meet their water needs, the Irvine Ranch Water District has long been a national leader in the recycling of wastewater.
Dec 12, 2018
Pointing to the future
About 50 years ago, this iconic photo of William Pereira was taken in Aldrich Park, the center of UC Irvine, which he had designed along with the Master Plan for the city of Irvine. It appears as if he’s pointing to the future.
Dec 11, 2018
It all started with UCI’s Aldrich Park
Under the boughs of a citrus tree, on a mossy rock in Aldrich Park, lies a bronze plaque that marks the birthplace of Irvine.
Dec 11, 2018
2018 validates strength of Master Plan
What a year! Looking back on 2018, it’s clear that Irvine’s Master Plan has created a city built to succeed.
Oct 24, 2018
Kotkin: Irvine is a role model for new communities worldwide
Many of America’s best new communities share one thing in common — they use Irvine as their model.
Sep 26, 2018
Irvine’s Master Plan Adds up to #1
If family matters to you, then Irvine is the place to live.
Sep 26, 2018
How Irvine became America’s best planned city
In 1960, Irvine Company planners and architects began creating a vision for the City of Irvine.
Sep 26, 2018
Irvine’s competitive advantage
President of Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce shares secret to the city’s success