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Cultural Partners Coming to the Great Park
The Great Park will be the new home for Orange County music, art, dance, and history after ground was broken on the Cultural Terrace. As part of the Great Park Framework Plan, this milestone will bring the City of Irvine one step closer to realizing our vision for what will be one of the largest municipal parks in America.
When complete, the Cultural Terrace will include 200,000 square feet of cutting-edge museum, educational, and performing arts facilities. It will be one of Southern California’s most dynamic cultural, historical, and educational centers, honoring Irvine’s rich diversity, its military heritage, and its promising future.
We are excited to be partnering with several outstanding organizations that will shape the Cultural Terrace's vibrant landscape:
- Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
- Orange County Music & Dance
- Pretend City Children's Museum
- South Coast Chinese Cultural Center, which is spearheading efforts to establish an Asian American History museum.
The community was able to meet these partners, as well as existing and future partners at an open house to learn more about the vision, plans, and next steps of the park. View photos from the groundbreaking and the open house.
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 Public Arts Master Plan
The City of Irvine is creating a comprehensive Public Arts Master Plan that will serve as a roadmap for the next 10 years, guiding the expansion and evolution of public art in Irvine.
As part of this effort, you are invited to share your ideas and provide valuable input on the types of public art you would like to see in your neighborhood and throughout Irvine.
Join us at an upcoming brainstorming session:
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Thursday, May 9, 6 p.m., at Irvine City Hall.
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Monday, May 20, 3 p.m., at the Irvine Fine Arts Center.
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Tuesday, May 21, 6 p.m., at Quail Hill Community Center.
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Wednesday, May 22, 6 p.m., virtual via Zoom.
These brainstorming sessions will include Interactive discussions about the future of public art; the opportunity to share your vision and ideas; and a chance to learn more about the Public Arts Master Plan process.
Each brainstorming session will last approximately 90 minutes and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is encouraged, but not required. For more information and to register for a session, visit cityofirvine.org/pamp.
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 Help Plan the Gateway Preserve
Join the City of Irvine Thursday, May 16, 6-8 p.m. at Portola Springs Community Center for an informational meeting about the Resource and Recreation Management Plan (RRMP) being updated for Gateway Preserve and the City's northern Open Space Preserve.
The City is updating the current plan in partnership with the nonprofit Irvine Ranch Conservancy, which manages the City's Open Space Preserve, to include new trails, visitor facilities, habitat restoration, and other management elements related to the new Gateway Preserve.
The meeting will share information and maps about the planned Preserve, and the current status and timeline for the RRMP. Ask questions and learn more from staff and technical experts.
Learn more at cityofirvine.org/gatewaypreserve.
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Great Park Live Construction Begins
The City of Irvine has begun construction in the Western Sector of the Great Park, near the traffic circle at Corsair and Phantom and on the north and west sides of Parking Lot 2. The area previously known as the North Lawn, is being developed into a temporary amphitheater, Great Park Live. The temporary venue will open in summer 2024 and serve as a home for live music, community events, and as a food and beverage hub through the summer of 2026.
Construction activities will occur from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday (including Memorial Day) through June 30, 2024. Construction is minimal and should not impact Great Park neighborhoods, motorists, or the use of the Great Park sports fields after school.
For questions about the project, call 949-724-6676 or email greatpark@cityofirvine.org.
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 Show your Pride in Irvine
In honor of Harvey Milk Day and June Pride Month, the City of Irvine will host its third annual Pride in Irvine event. Come stand together Wednesday, May 22, 5–7 p.m., at the Irvine Civic Center Piazza, as the City raises the Progress Flag in front of City Hall in recognition and support of our LGBTQIA+ community.
Attendees will have opportunities to explore programs provided by local advocacy and support organizations, enjoy refreshments and activities, learn about valuable resources, make connections, and celebrate Pride at this free event. Learn more at cityofirvine.org/pride.
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 Support Military Families
Donate to the annual Baby Gift Drive, benefitting the adopted 2/11 Marine Battalion. This initiative provides essential supplies, support, and care for Marine families. Donating new and unopened items like burp cloths, lotions, soaps, newborn gowns, onesies, receiving blankets, car seats, pack and plays, high chairs, and baby clothes in sizes 0-18 months can help make a difference for parents welcoming a new baby home.
Donation drop-offs can be made May 1 through May 31 during the following hours at the locations below:
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Irvine City Hall, 1 Civic Center Plaza | 9 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday
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Great Park Visitors Center, 8000 Great Park Blvd., Irvine | 11 a.m.–7 p.m., Daily
For local pick-up options for large items, call 949-303-4739. Monetary donations are also accepted. For more information, visit Irvine211Marines.org or call 949-724-6606.
 Discover the World of Public Works
Learn more about the City of Irvine's Public Works & Sustainability Department and what we do to serve you. Mark your calendars for our free event Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244.
Learn about the role public works operations play in your everyday life and possible career choices. More information is available at cityofirvine.org/publicworksweek.
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This Week in DE&I
There are many cultural and religious holidays celebrated and recognized throughout our community this month. Learn about some of the significant dates being observed in Irvine below and on our DE&I calendar.
May: Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Asian/Pacific encompasses all of the Asian continent and the Pacific Islands of Melanesia (New Guinea, New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, and the Solomon Islands), Micronesia (Marianas, Guam, Wake Island, Palau, Marshall Islands, Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia) and Polynesia (New Zealand, Hawaiian Islands, Rotuma, Midway Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu, Cook Islands, French Polynesia, and Easter Island).
The month of May was chosen to commemorate the immigration of the first Japanese to the United States on May 7, 1843, and to mark the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad May 10, 1869. The majority of the workers who laid the tracks were Chinese immigrants.
May: Jewish American Heritage Month
Jews first arrived on American soil in 1654 in New Amsterdam. In search of better opportunities and lifestyles, they made the U.S. their new home base, finding in it a space where they could openly practice their faith and lead their lives freely. In April 2006, the whole month of May was dedicated to recognizing and honoring Jewish contributions and achievements.
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Road Construction and Capital Improvement Project Maps
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