The responses below seek to answer questions that have made it to the attention of staff. These questions were collected through City Council meetings and written inquiries. If there are additional questions, please do not hesitate to use the form to submit your inquiry. Staff will update this webpage regularly with responses as questions arise. We look forward to hearing from you!
Swyft Cities Preparation of Virtual Reality
Aria. Fabrication of Whoosh Vehicle ($249,550)
HDR. Modeling refinement and 3rd Party Verification
Swyft Cities Preliminary Engineering ($198,000)
Thursday, May 15, 2025
The community is invited to celebrate National Public Works Week Thursday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Great Park Hangar 244. Meet staff in the City of Irvine's Public Works &
Swyft Cities Feasability Analysis ($172,000)
Great Park Circulation Study
On May 22, 2023, a contract was awarded to the firm Sam Schwartz Engineering in an amount of $55,944.00. The contract awarded to Sam Schwartz was procured in accordance with the City of Irvine’s Financial Policy, Section 4.2. The report was completed and dated November 2023. This study began looking at transit systems that could be implemented within the Great Park to optimize mobility and assess case studies from other parks and prominent cultural districts across the country.
Great Park Board Adoption of the Framework Plan
The Great Park has a rich history as the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, and its 1,300 acres embrace recreation, competitive sports, cultural activities, and the natural environment.
Over 500 acres of the park are built and operating, and in 2022, the City approved the Great Park Framework Plan to guide the next phase of development.
Mobility Integration Analysis – Kellenberg Studios
On April 22, 2022, the City hired SWA Architects to develop the Great Park Framework Plan. Included within that contract are subconsultants with specialty areas of expertise including Kellenberg Studios. Steve Kellenberg is an Urban Planner who had various tasks including advising the design team on insuring that the Great Park is maximized in terms of pedestrian, cycling, and transit. Mr. Kellenberg has estimated that during the development of the framework plan, he focused 40 hours towards that purpose.