FROM PASTURES TO PROMISE

The Story of Irvine

A 150-year journey from ranchland to a world-renowned master-planned community.

Premiered November 15, 2025

Episode 1: The Land is now streaming - watch anytime.

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Episode 1 of The Story of Irvine premiered November 15, 2025 — and is now available to watch anytime. New episodes, expert interviews, and historical extras will appear as they’re released.
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From Pastures to Promise
The creation of a world leading master planned community

THE STORY OF IRVINE

Spanning 150 years, from when James Irvine purchased over 100,000 acres in Orange County, to the incredible transformation from agriculture to real estate in the 1960s, and beyond. This is a compelling inside look at the making of a premiere master planned community that is recognized as a role model world wide.

Coming Soon: Behind the Scenes

Get a first look at exclusive clips, extended interviews, and never-before-seen moments from The Story of Irvine. Meet the experts who helped shape the city’s vision — and the community that continues it today.

Meet the Experts

Get to know the urban planners, historians, authors, and community voices who helped shape Irvine—and this film. Each week, we’ll highlight a different expert with behind-the-scenes footage and stories.

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