The accord settles a long-running behind-the-scenes dispute over
new school construction in Grand Park Neighborhoods.
The agreement would end a behind-the-scenes battle between the
Great Park Neighborhoods development manager and the school
district.
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School Board of Trustees signs off on a needs analysis that is
hotly disputed by local building industry association.
She replaces Larry Agran who said the politics of being chairman
wouldn’t allow him to focus on projects he’s interested in — like
a massive forestation effort at the park.
Developer says “hundreds of millions” in tax increment revenue
will flow to the park and the Irvine Unified School District. But
district officials still worry that it won’t be enough for needed
new schools.
In a joint news conference scheduled for Monday, FivePoint
Communities and Irvine officials will announce plans to build
nearly 5,000 homes around the Great Park.
Irvine Unified School District officials say not if the housing
developer, FivePoint Communities, has its way. Meanwhile, a source
close to the developer says the district is exaggerating its
facilities needs.
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