• October 6, 2026
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Opinion: Irvine May Miss Another Opportunity for Mixed-Use Housing 

“We were told originally that that area was to be for commercial use. Sounds like a bait and switch to me, just to fill the pockets of the developers!” — Irvine Resident, Brian Woo Over three years ago, Irvine residents spoke out in historically high numbers to block Irvine Company’s request to change land use […]

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Opinion: “The Missing Middle” Workforce Housing

Housing in Irvine needs to be affordable for all people who wish to live in Irvine and for all members of Irvine’s workforce who wish to live and work in Irvine. Below is a chart of the income categories from 2013-2021 final draft of the Housing Element. Irvine has put a lot of time, effort […]

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Irvine Company Seeks to Add More Medium-High Density Residential Units in Los Olivos and Cypress Village. Has the City and The Irvine Company Worked Out a Public Benefit Agreement?

Irvine Company is requesting a General Plan Amendment (GPA) to change the land use designation for the villages of Los Olivos and Cypress Village and add more Medium-High Density residential units. This request comes just two days after the previous City Council meeting where the Councilmembers made it clear they want public benefits in exchange […]

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