The City of Irvine and Brookfield Residential broke ground today on Gateway Village, an important milestone in the transformative Gateway Project, which will bring newhousing opportunities and natural open space to North Irvine.
The 70-acre residential village at Portola Parkway and Jeffrey Road features six neighborhoods with 1,138 homes, as well as parks and recreational amenities. In addition, the broader Gateway Project includes the 700-acre Gateway Preserve and the extension of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail, which will span Portola Parkway via a new pedestrian bridge and continue along Jeffrey Road to the
entrance of the Gateway Preserve.
“Today’s groundbreaking represents a pivotal milestone in the Gateway Project,” said Mayor Larry Agran. “This project is the result of careful planning and collaboration. My thanks go out to our partners at Brookfield Residential, Irvine Company, our outstanding City staff, and the Irvine Ranch Conservancy, as well as the community members who helped shape this vision for Irvine’s future.” Several key efforts came together to make the Gateway Project possible, including the City’s 2024 acquisition and closure of the All American Asphalt plant, which had generated concerns and complaints from nearby residents for years. The project was also made possible through a publicprivate partnership between the City and its development partners. As part of this effort, the Irvine Company dedicated 91 acres of land for the residential village and the extension of the Jeffrey Open Space Trail.
The City selected Brookfield Residential as its partner in the residential development based on its high-quality neighborhood design, attainable price points, and the thoughtful integration of affordable housing. Of the 1,138 homes planned for Gateway Village, 287 apartment homes — representing 25% of the total housing supply — will be reserved for affordable housing. The remaining 851 homes will be market-rate residences for sale.
“Gateway Village reflects a shared commitment to delivering lasting value for the Irvine community — helping expand access to open space, deliver much-needed housing, and create resources that can be reinvested for the benefit of residents for years to come,” said Nicole Burdette, Brookfield Residential Regional Land President for California and Arizona.
The community and open space features are expected to be open in early 2028.
The Irvine Ranch Conservancy will oversee development of the Gateway Preserve, which will include approximately 10 miles of new hiking and biking trails, preserved native landscapes, and habitat mitigation. It will serve as an entry point — a gateway — to the vast 20,000-acre Northern Open Space Preserve, connecting to Limestone Canyon, Black Star Canyon, and extending to the Cleveland National Forest.
View a map (Open in new window) of the Gateway Project.
To learn more about Gateway Village, visit gatewayvillageirvine.com (Open in new window).
For more information on the overall project and the preserve, visit cityofirvine.gov/gatewaypreserve (Open in new window).
View photos (Open in new window) from the event.
