Irvine Spectrum
Begun in 1985, the 5,000-acre Irvine Spectrum® is one of the nation's most admired and fastest-growing business centers. Planned and developed by the Irvine Company, Irvine Spectrum is known for industry clusters that include some of the nation's largest and best-known companies in software, computer hardware, biotech, medical devices, broadband communications and automotive design. Irvine Spectrum's attributes also include the following:
- Nearly 38 million square feet of space total, with convenient access to the 405 and 5 freeways.
- Home to more than 3,400 companies that are located in the Greater Irvine Spectrum Area. These firms employ a total of more than 77,000 people.
- Leading companies based here include Verizon Wireless, WATG, Billabong, The Capital Group and others.
- Strategically located near residential villages offering all types of housing, from single-family homes and luxury estates to apartments, condominiums and townhouses.
- Also home to one of California's leading destination retail centers, Irvine Spectrum Center®, a 1.1 million-square-foot retail and entertainment complex, as well as many neighborhood shopping centers.
Now, Irvine Spectrum is evolving into a true mixed-use development. The Irvine Company developed of The Village at Irvine Spectrum Center, a 1,550-unit apartment community that provides much-needed housing in the heart of one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing business communities.
In addition, the company developed twin 14-story office towers adjacent to The Village at Irvine Spectrum Center. Known as 20-40 Pacifica, the buildings feature 628,154 square feet and an adjacent five-story parking structure. Featuring people-oriented park-like spaces and extensively and attractively landscaped with Ficus trees, date palms and evergreens, 20-40 Pacifica frames the entrance to Irvine Spectrum Center and serves as an elegant gateway to the City of Irvine.