The City of Irvine received a 2021 Digital Cities Survey award from the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute focused on technology policy and best practices in state and local government.
Irvine ranked ninth place in the 250,000–499,999 population category for innovatively using technology to tackle social challenges, enhance services for the community, strengthen cybersecurity, and more. Specifically, Irvine was recognized for:
The City of Irvine invites the community to play an active role in helping to develop Great Park by participating in an upcoming planning and public input Town Hall Meeting. The meeting will take place Wednesday, December 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244.
We welcome your feedback and ideas to help the City of Irvine continue to develop a premiere destination of unparalleled quality for all to enjoy.
The Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 15th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 5, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Home for the Holidays will be held entirely outdoors at the Irvine Animal Care Center and feature local pet rescue groups and pet-related vendors, along with upwards of 200 adoptable animals. The park-like environment provides ample space for the community to come together to find a new furry family member and get an early start to holiday gifting for ourselves, our pets, and more.
All-electric home designs are more feasible than ever, thanks to changes to the 2019 Title 24 energy code and advances in manufacturers’ all-electric product lines. This class will introduce attendees to the key products and systems needed to convert traditional natural gas end uses to electricity. We will compare all-electric energy designs to traditional dual-fuel designs in the California energy modeling software and analyze cost-effectiveness and quality of life reasons to consider all-electric designs.
The Committee meets every other month on the second Wednesday of the appropriate month, or as needed, at 4:30 p.m. at Irvine City Hall. View meeting agendas and minutes here.
The City of Irvine is expanding its partnership with testing provider Covid Clinic. Vaccinations are now available at existing Covid Clinic sites at the Irvine Civic Center and Great Park. All three vaccines for COVID-19 will be offered for patients 16 and older. Vaccines for younger children will be available in the future. Vaccine appointments for first dose, second dose, and booster shots are available at cityofirvine.org/covidclinic, and the vaccine type can be selected during registration.
Join us Tuesday, December 7 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., as we celebrate Irvine past and present with a 50th Anniversary Symposium and Photo Exhibition Reception at City Hall.
We will look back on our City’s rich history with a special oral history video and symposium highlighting how Irvine became the model master-planned community it is today.
In addition, the winning images in the City’s 50th Anniversary Photo Contest will be on display, and the 24 contest finalists and winners will be recognized at an opening reception.
Help make holidays bright this season by supporting pets in need at the Irvine Animal Care Center.
The holiday season is approaching, and you can help spread cheer to pets who need it the most. By supporting the Irvine Animal Care Center Holiday Donation Drive you provide happy outcomes for animals in need. Donations provide funding for our Enhanced Care, Third Chance for Pets, and Foster Care programs.
The City of Irvine is turning 50, and we’re throwing a birthday party for the whole community. Bring your family and friends to Great Park on Saturday, December 11 for a family-friendly evening.
The event is free and includes:
No registration is necessary, open to all ages. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/50th.
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