Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Forest Issues 

Q.  Where will all the new homes be located?

A.  At least 5,415 new homes will be built on six different properties: 1) 2,815 homes and rental units west of Bake Parkway and south of the  241, 2) 1,132 homes and rental units on both sides of Glenn Ranch Road (near Oakley), 3)  833 rental units between Lake Forest Drive and Bake Parkway, and north of Trabuco Road (near Peachwood), 4) 433 rental units south of Portola Parkway (gravel pit),  5) 75 single-family homes between Lake Forest Drive and Bake Parkway, and north of Trabuco Road  and 6) 85 single-family homes near Lake Forest Drive and Regency.

Q.  Traffic is manageable now.  Will it change much as a result of the Opportunities Study?

A.  Yes.  We will see more than 72,000 additional car trips throughout the city.  Also, according to the City of Irvine, Bake Parkway will carry 10% of Great Park traffic too!

Q.  Where will the Community Park be located?

A.  That doesn't appear to be decided yet.  The Opportunities Study shows the Community Park at the Nakase Nursery property (however the landowner is not participating in the Opportunities Study).  Other possible locations include the gravel pit and Site 1 located off Bake Parkway. 

Q.  How many new students will be generated?

A.  1,954 (according to the City).