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Villages are a hallmark of The Irvine Ranch®. Each exudes its own
distinctive character, unique relationship with the land and sense of community.
The planning of the villages on The Irvine
Ranch incorporates six broad community-design principles. They are:
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Distinctive Character and Identity. Each village
is unique. And each can be defined by its context, its physical
features: a lake, a hill, its trees, its architecture, landscape
and open space.
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Distinguished Edges and Entries. These provide boundaries, distinct to each village, which create a special sense of place for the people who live there.
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Village Centers. These can take many forms. A village center might be a shopping center, a community center or a park that serves as a gathering place.
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Pedestrian Oriented. On- and off-street trails link neighborhoods, parks, schools and shopping centers within each village. Minimal village entries help keep traffic to a minimum.
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Distinctive Neighborhoods. A variety of housing types to meet different needs are organized around parks and schools. Whether it is an apartment, townhome or single-family residence, a common architectural style is maintained throughout each neighborhood.
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Organized Neighborhoods. Each village features smaller, organized neighborhoods, most with a local park as its focus, or a convenient neighborhood school. Landscaped center islands, tree-lined streets and open spaces all contribute to quality of life.
Community Involvement. Community input is an integral part of each step in the planning process. Over the years, The Irvine Company has met with community leaders, residents and elected officials to discuss projects and gather valuable input.
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