The City of Irvine and Irvine Company have partnered on a master plan to create new communities just steps from job centers and world-class hospitals. Each community is designed to be affordable for Irvine’s young professionals, recent graduates and essential workers, and are all about a 5-minute walk from major employment hubs. On March 14, 2023 the Irvine City Council unanimously approved this plan.
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The Plan
On March 14, the City of Irvine unanimously approved a master plan with Irvine Company to locate future homes in job centers affordable to Irvine’s workforce. Here are the key elements of the plan:
Uphold local control, city plans and public processes
- The plan establishes high standards of quality and ensures each will go through the city’s public review process.
Locate homes near Irvine’s thriving job and economic centers
- Communities are planned to meet the needs of employees and local businesses.
- Sites include vacant areas in the Irvine Spectrum District and one building at The Market Place.
- On average, each community will be about a 5-minute walk to job centers.
- The plan preserves established village character and avoids open spaces.
Keep Irvine’s workforce local
- At least 20% of new communities will be reserved for recent grads, young professionals, essential workers, nurses and similar income levels, exceeding current city requirements.
- The plan also includes the dedication of a 4.6-acre site for additional affordable opportunities, specifically for households earning between $40,000 and $80,000 annually.
Fund community priorities
- The plan includes approximately $60 million in funding for local priorities, like mobility improvements and public safety.
Locations
As part of the plan, the City and Company identified locations that place homes, on average, a 5-minute walk to major job centers. They include vacant sites in Irvine Spectrum District and one underutilized building at The Market Place. Select a site below to learn about its unique characteristics.


Community Engagement
Through our engagement with the community, dozens of Irvine residents, employers, small businesses and nonprofits have expressed their support for this master planned approach. Their feedback has affirmed the direction to plan future housing near jobs, especially for Irvine’s workforce. Join this list by signing up below.
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