Woodbridge Ca

Irvine cornered the market on cookie-cutter housing when it built its first large planned community, Woodbridge, 30 years ago. With two recreational lakes, 41 parks, meandering walkways, manicured lawns, good schools and a low crime rate, age hasn't affected its appeal. Beginnings In 1976, the Irvine Co. -- developer of the city of Irvine -- started building the first of 16 master-planned villages.

Irvine cornered the market on cookie-cutter housing when it built its first large planned community, Woodbridge, 30 years ago. With two recreational lakes, 41 parks, meandering walkways, manicured lawns, good schools and a low crime rate, age hasn't affected its appeal. Beginnings In 1976, the Irvine Co. -- developer of the city of Irvine -- started building the first of 16 master-planned villages.