Northpark

Built between 1999 and 2003, Northpark was designed to blend in with the area’s natural features. Historic, 55-year-old eucalyptus windrows line the main arterial parkways, Irvine and Bryan avenues, while Hicks Canyon Wash influenced the locations of parks.

The Village entrance of Northpark is marked by Pavilions, which also link the city and village landscape as well as the area’s circulation system.

Designed as a grid of discontinuous and cul-de-sac streets, unlike most cul-de-sac streets, Northpark’s are “uncapped,” meaning they do not have homes built at the ends of them. Instead, each cul-de-sac is linked via a pathway to adjacent streets and neighborhood parks, encouraging more community interaction and pedestrian traffic. These streets and neighborhood parks are connected to a large community park at Northpark’s center by long paseos.

Built between 1999 and 2003, Northpark was designed to blend in with the area’s natural features. Historic, 55-year-old eucalyptus windrows line the main arterial parkways, Irvine and Bryan avenues, while Hicks Canyon Wash influenced the locations of parks.

Fast Facts

• Size of village site – 603 acres
• Number of neighborhood and community parks – One large park (Hicks Canyon) and 15 small parks
• Number of community parks – One
• Number of private parks – 15
• Size range of private parks – 15 acres
• Size range of community parks – 16 acres
• Total acreage of parks – 31 acres
• Total acreage for schools – 55 acres
• Total number of schools in village – Two. One elementary (Hicks Canyon) and one high school (Beckman High)
• Design and planning objectives – To successfully and logically blend diverse live, work and play components with a comprehensive self-sustaining community design that offers opportunities for meaningful resident relationships
• Architectural style – A variety of traditional architecture
• History – Built in 5 years (1999-2003). 100% of the homes were developed ny The Irvine Company based on strict design guidelines
• Urban design – Grid of discontinuous streets with single family homes oriented around neighborhood parks. Apts and retail along arterial highway at village center. Eucalyptus windrows preserved as part of plan
• Design control – Strict. All homes are part of a mandatory homeowners association, with control over physical changes of the private property
• Master Association – Northpark Maintenance Association