Spectrum District Village Plan
In May, Irvine Company began a yearlong planning process to study a new village within Spectrum District with single-family homes, parks and a new school – all in close proximity to local jobs. Please visit this website throughout the planning process for the latest updates.
Proposed Lower-Density Village
In response to state housing mandates, the city of Irvine General Plan identified Irvine Spectrum District for new housing, including up to 5,000 apartments on the Oak Creek Golf Club parking lot, driving range and adjacent properties.
Irvine Company is proposing a lower-density alternative to this apartment plan with a balanced village of 3,100 homes. This chart describes how the two plans within the project’s 235-acre planning area compare.
| State-Required and Approved General Plan | New Proposed Alternative Village Plan | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes | 5,000 high-density apartments | 3,100 homes (single-family and apartment homes) |
| Features | Amenities for future apartment residents; no new school | New public school, new public parks, new public community center |
| Open Space | Oak Creek Golf Club would close indefinitely | 300 acres of publicly owned open space to expand nature preserves, plus 50 acres of publicly accessible parks and open space within the village |
Renderings of the Alternative Plans
As master planners, we believe a new lower density village at this location with single-family homes would better integrate into the surrounding area than the high-density apartments called for in the state-mandated Irvine General Plan. These renderings show the view perspectives of the two plans from Irvine Center Drive and Golf Club Drive, looking south.
Slide vertical bar back and forth to compare the approved plan in the city’s general plan and the proposed village plan.
Creating New Public Open Space Opportunities
A special benefit of locating the new village at this location is the opportunity to connect to a new mountains-to-sea trail through central Irvine. As part of the Village Plan, Irvine Company will contribute funding and planning expertise to enhance this new mountains-to-sea trail and donate 300 additional acres of open space in north Irvine for public recreation. Within the Village, over 50 acres would be dedicated for public parks and recreation.
Studying Transportation Solutions
As part of the Village Plan, Irvine Company will partner with transportation experts to study solutions for the area and invest in improvements. Initial plans include:
- Funding for transportation improvements, potentially including traffic-light synchronization programs, traffic-separated bike lanes within Spectrum District and expansion of local transit systems.
- Completing a new road system by extending Oak Canyon Road over the train tracks, connecting residents to 100,000+ jobs within Spectrum District.
- Creation of six points of access to disperse car trips from the new community.
Public Process & Timeline
The Village Plan is at its earliest stages and will undergo more than a year of public review and analysis. The following is the anticipated timeline and opportunities for public input.
- May 13: Unanimous City Council approval of proposed public benefits
- May 24: City Council Scoping Hearing #1
- June 14: City-led Community Town Hall
- June 24: City Council Scoping Hearing #2
- Summer 2025 – Spring 2026: City-led Village Plan analysis, environmental review and public comment
- Spring-Summer 2026: City commissions and City Council meetings to consider final plan
Get Involved: Master-Planning Process
Community collaboration is a cornerstone of Irvine Company’s master-planning process, and a number of opportunities will be provided to be involved in the review and creation of the Village Plan. To register for updates or share your perspective, please complete the form below.
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