Irvine Ranch

Irvine Ranch by Visual Reference Publications. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9780970908506.

A community that lives, plays, shops and learns a community that grows and evolves in a spirit of excellence. That has always been the goal of the planners who created Irvine Ranch in Southern California. Irvine Ranch: different by design illustrates the 40-year evolution of this carefully designed community habitat preservation. More than 300 color photographs show the community’s emphasis on balance: between business and education, between work and play, between private interest and the public good. It makes a powerful case for successful community planning that reflects economic, social and political realities. • for community planners, architects, preservationists and interested amateurs • over 300 glorious color images showcase the history/evolution of Irvine Ranch 324 pages 11 1/4" x 11 1/4" 300 color images hardbound 0-97090-850-4