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Irvine Unveils Milestones for $1.2 Billion Great Park Development

The State of the Great Park event showcased a full-scale prototype of the Whoosh aerial transport system and detailed plans for four major sectors of the park.

Irvine Councilman Mike Carroll, left, and Sean Crumby, assistant city manager, talk about an amphitheater planed for the Great Park as they stand on a hill overlooking the site in Irvine, CA, on Monday, May 5, 2025. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)
Members of the Lyric Company of Orange County, accompanied by the OC Music and Dance Ensemble and the Pacific Symphony, sing the National Anthem during the State of the Great Park event at the Great Park in Irvine on Tuesday, May 6, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Overview

  • Thousands of residents, business leaders, and stakeholders attended the State of the Great Park event on May 6, 2025, in Irvine, California.
  • The event featured the debut of a full-size model of the Whoosh aerial transport system, which is under negotiation with Swyft Cities for implementation.
  • The Whoosh system is designed to transport up to 10,000 passengers per hour using fully electric, autonomous vehicles on a fixed cableway.
  • Key development areas highlighted include the Heart of the Park, Cultural Terrace, Bosque, and Northern Sector, each offering unique cultural, recreational, and ecological amenities.
  • Groundbreakings for the Canopy retail village and new lakes are underway, with a permanent 10,000-seat amphitheater slated for completion by 2028.