Irvine’s goals are only achievable through partnerships that mark our community’s sustainability journey. Through collaborations, such as the one between the City and OC Goes Solar, we have witnessed positive impacts, with educational workshops and over 180 homeowners who are now empowered to embrace solar energy, resulting in substantial cost savings and environmental benefits. This endeavor and other collaborations continue our momentum toward a cleaner and greener future. The City of Irvine has received the 2023 Beacon Leadership & Innovation Award by the Institute for Local Government for the Cool Irvine program, which empowers residents to take climate action through neighborhood education on environmental issues. It also received a Platinum Level Spotlight Award for efforts to reduce natural gas use as an agency by 38% over the past year. …and for the eighth consecutive year, the Irvine’s park system ranked top 10 in the nation, fourth in the country and first in California. Since its incorporation in 1971, the City of Irvine has worked to balance development and the natural environment. Our parks and open space are a vital part of our community, bringing people together, allowing us to reconnect with nature, and improving our physical and mental health. As our City grows, we remain dedicated to the preservation of natural open space, parks, and trails. While future growth is important, the preservation of Irvine’s legacy is paramount. Just this last year, the City reopened the renovated Bommer Canyon Cattle Camp as a hiking destination, picnic area, and scenic event facility. And while one third of Irvine continues to be preserved open space, we look for opportunities to increase the amount of open space, and are undergoing a feasibility study to create better access for the City’s southern open space areas.
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