The City of Irvine completed the construction of the Venta Spur Bicycle-Pedestrian Bridge and opened it to the public December 6, 2022. The bridge allows pedestrians and bicyclists direct, safe access across State Route 133.
The existing Venta Spur Trail is a shared-use path for pedestrians and bicyclists alike that extends more than three miles across the northern portion of the City from Peters Canyon Trail to Woodbury East, to Great Park Neighborhoods, and Portola High School.
’Tis the season for family fun and holiday cheer as Great Park transforms into a winterscape featuring holiday-themed art, music, and decorations. Enjoy festive lights, photo ops, and family activities through January 1, 2023.
There’s something for everybody:
The community is invited to the City of Irvine’s swearing-in ceremony for the newly-elected City Councilmembers Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 6:30 p.m.
The City of Irvine earned a perfect score of 100 — and nine bonus points — on the 2022 Municipal Equality Index (MEI), a Human Rights Campaign (HRC) rating system based on non-discrimination laws, the municipality as an employer, municipal services, law enforcement, and the City leadership's public position on equality.
In partnership with the City of Irvine, Waste Management is hosting a free paper-shredding event Saturday, January 28, 9–11 a.m. at Lakeview Senior Center. Irvine residents can safely and securely dispose of up to five banker-size file boxes. The event is first-come, first-served and will end early if truck capacity is reached. Customers who wish to watch their paper be shredded will need to park in a designated area away from the truck and staff.
The City of Irvine has been recognized as having one of the best Geographic Information System (GIS) programs in North America, according to the 2022 Geospatial Maturity Index survey released earlier this month by PSD Citywide. The City tied for third place with a score of 95.6% in the 2022 Geospatial Maturity Index Report, which evaluated organizations in the United States and Canada.
The City of Irvine is pleased to announce the opening of the winter art exhibition, Old Town Irvine, presented as part of the Art at City Hall series. The exhibition will be on display Friday, December 9, through Friday, March 17. An opening reception will be held Thursday, December 15, 3–5 p.m., at Irvine City Hall.
The City of Irvine Animal Care Center will host its 16th annual Home for the Holidays Pet Adoption Fair Sunday, December 11, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Pet rescue groups and animal shelters will bring hundreds of homeless dogs, cats, rabbits, and small animals for adoption.
In 2022, the City of Irvine approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development. The plan’s initial phase brings 300 acres of exciting new park amenities, including a world-class outdoor amphitheater, new cultural attractions, and expansive space dedicated to unprogrammed passive enjoyment. The next phase draws on extensive community input to deliver an expanding array of new opportunities to secure the park’s place among the world’s greatest metropolitan parks.
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