In response to community concerns about odors from All American Asphalt, the City purchased the plant to transform the site into open space with interpretive areas, native gardens, outdoor classrooms, community programming space, and a trailhead. The Gateway Preserve is set to become a new hub for hiking, biking, and enjoyment of the outdoors, while also serving as an entry point – a gateway – to the vast 20,000-acre Northern Open Space Preserve. It will connect to Limestone Canyon, Black Star Canyon, and extend to the Cleveland National Forest. The location will serve a broad range of outdoor experiences for residents and visitors alike, as it sits adjacent to residential neighborhoods, the Native Seed Farm, and some of the region’s most thriving avocado orchards. We’re excited to announce that we’re nearing the start of a major capital project: extending the Jeffrey Open Space Trail (JOST) by 1.5 miles, crossing over the I-5 Freeway from Barranca. This project features a striking bicycle and pedestrian bridge, stretching 1,200 feet over the I-5 freeway. This vital trail connection, will link the Santa Ana Mountains and Cleveland National Forest to trails leading to Quail Hill, Bommer Canyon, and Crystal Cove. Work is set to begin on the bridge later this month with a special ground breaking ceremony. …and we continue to break ground...Marking the 25th anniversary of the MCAS El Toro closure in 1999, the City is now in the next phase of development at the Great Park, known as the Great Park Framework Plan. This development phase introduces over 300 acres of public space, featuring lakes, gardens, live music venues, museums, expansive meadows, and dedicated areas to honor veterans. Grounded in history and driven by community, this new phase is set to offer a broad spectrum of recreational and cultural activities, enriching the lives of Irvine residents and visitors from the broader region. Our staff are diligently progressing with the necessary demolition and grading to bring this vision to life.
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