Questions and Answers
The following Q&A includes background on the Spectrum District Village Plan as it relates to the city’s housing policy, community input and the upcoming public review process.
What are the state housing mandates?
The State of California has enacted dozens of new housing laws in recent years to increase housing availability. These laws, including mandates that cities plan for a prescribed number of homes, are designed to spur housing production and streamline the development process.
Where are the new homes planned for?
The city identified Spectrum District as a primary planning area to comply with state mandates due to the District’s transportation, job centers and “live-work-play” opportunities.
What type of homes are envisioned in the Spectrum District Village Plan?
As a traditional village, the plan includes larger single-family homes, entry level options for first-time buyers and innovative floor plans (both rental and for-sale) for retirees and young professionals. Approximately 1,500 for-sale homes will be located on the golf course area, while 1,600 apartment homes will be integrated within the adjacent Innovation Office Park campus.
How are you able to plan for a lower-density village?
While the city’s General Plan calls for high-density housing (minimum of 50 homes per acre) on the Oak Creek Golf Course driving range, parking lot and immediately adjacent commercial properties, we are able to master plan a lower density village (11.6 homes per acre) by using the remainder of the the golf course area. This density of 11.6 homes per acre is similar to villages like Woodbury and Eastwood.
What was Irvine Company’s planning process for the Spectrum District Village Plan?
In response to the city’s most recent General Plan Update (required by State Mandates), Irvine Company conducted several community discussions and other outreach in which 7,000 residents shared their opinions on topics, including preferred home types. Over 90% of residents surveyed said they favored a community of single-family homes in a village setting. While 74% expressed support for creating apartment homes near jobs. We will continue to engage with the community over the next 14-18 months during the city’s public review process.
Will the golf course remain open during the planning process?
Yes. The golf course will remain open and well maintained over the next 14-18 months of our planning process. If you are a member, your membership rate and privileges will not be affected for the remainder of your current enrollment period.
How can I provide input on the Spectrum District Village Plan?
There are a number of ways to connect with our team to share your input or ask questions, including visiting the contact us form on this website or calling us at (949) 328-3475.