Attracted

by the unique opportunity to tour 31 beautifully decorated model homes in 10 distinctive collections by eight premier home builders, more than 20,000 enthusiastic home shoppers and their families turned out for the grand opening of Pavilion Park, the first of Orange County’s muchanticipated Great Park Neighborhoods.

The two-day celebration kicked off with Irvine Mayor Steven Choi and Councilmember Christina Shea joining Five- Point Communities President and CEO Emile Haddad in cutting a ceremonial orange ribbon representing the neighborhood’s signature color. After that, the scores of visitors set out to discover all that Pavilion Park has to offer, and they were impressed every step of the way. Everyone raved about Pavilion Park’s authentic friendly ambiance. Many remarked that its classic American Heritage architecture reminded

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them of small towns of the past. Others paused to enjoy the shade of more than 150 heritage trees that give the neighborhood a mature look. Twoofthe most popular attractions were the greenhouse that is filled with a multitude of colorful and exotic plants, and the uniquely designed tot lot, which features such classic playground equipment as swings, a slide and a teeter-totter. The tot lot and greenhouse are among the highlights of the neighborhood’s centerpiece: a more than 5-acre park that invites a wide range of outdoor activities with a private swimming pool, sport courts, an expansive lawn and an inviting terrace with outdoor fireplace and outdoor kitchen.

The model home tour revealed an array of design innovations. For example, lennar’s Next Gen® - The Home Within a Home® floor plan, designed for multigenerational living, garnered many favorable

comments. It is showcased in the Beachwood, roundtree and rosemist collections.

visitors also applauded Pulte Homes’ Hawthorn for its convenience-oriented

single-level floor plan and two-story homes with afirst-floor master suite.

At ryland Homes’ Melrose collection, eye-catching features include living suites to

accommodate multigenerational living and one plan with a four-car garage.

ranging from approximately 1,767 to 4,223 square feet and priced from the $700,000s to more than $1.5 million, Pavilion Park’s wide assortment of home designs also includes these inspired collections:

k. Hovnanian® Homes’® Harmony collection encompasses 45 luxury residences with spacious living areas that open to gourmet kitchens, breezy California rooms, versatile bonus rooms and mud rooms.

richmond American Homes’ Birch Trail features 88 rustic, yet

Morethan 20,000 home shoppers and their families attended the grand opening of Pavilion Park

accessible homes in a neighborhood offering the best of all worlds - flanked by mountain wilderness on one side and citylife amenities on the other.

Shea Homes’ Sagewood, highlighted by indoor-outdoor living spaces, showcases 103 homes that are perfect for expanding families to share special celebrations and moments to call their own.

Taylor Morrison’s Springhouse features 83 two-story homes that celebrate three iconic architectural styles -Farmhouse, American Cottage and Classic Spanish - each reimagined for contemporary lifestyles.

William lyon Homes’ Whistler collection has 83 homes designed with eclectic curb appeal and charming two-story living spaces. Wide, comfortable rear yards welcome outdoor dining, entertaining and playing.

Sales are now under way at all 10 collections, and the models, which are all within walking dis tance

of one another, are open daily beginning at 10 a.m. The neighborhood visitor center offers interactive displays that make it easy for home buyers to choose the collections that best meet their needs. Pavilion Park is located at Irvine Boulevard and ridge valley, just east of Sand Canyon Avenue in Irvine.

FivePoint Communities Management Inc. is the devel-

opment manager of Great Park Neighborhoods, the only master-planned community adjacent to the Orange County Great Park. This community is in the City of Irvine,which is recognized as one of America’s safest cities and home to the awardwinning Irvine Unified School district. For additional information, visit www.greatparkneighborhoods.com.