ENOUGH of the Irvine Company destroying the character and charm of Irvine.  Violating the Master Plan of Woodbridge would be nothing less than criminal to every one of the tens of thousands of residents who bought there because of the charm and feeling of community that is unique to Woodbridge.  All Irvine residents have seen enough of the eyesores the Irvine Company has put up; blocks upon blocks of UGLY, multi-story monstrosities they call modern residences.  We call B.S.  They are no more than a physical manifestation of the greed the Irvine Company has displayed over and over.  Proprietors of small businesses have been abused for years.  Consider how many great restaurants and businesses we have lost because of the Irvine Company's egregious treatment of owners....as if owners were enemies of the Irvine Company and the city of Irvine.  Egregious doesn't even begin to describe the way they have treated businesses and residents.  A history of bait and switching, raising rents and taking a percentage of the gross revenue, driving businesses out and then  leaving the properties vacate for sometimes years. 

It's their own fault Woodbridge Village Center has gone down hill.  We saw what they did in replacing businesses that served the people and character of the residents of Woodbridge, with medical centers over there.  No wonder people don't use the center as much.  If they were to allow some businesses back in there that would bring back the character of the community and not gouge them as if they were trying to sqeeze blood out of a turnip rather than encourage them and celebrate their success along with their own good will, we'd have the place full every night.

Shame on you, Irvine Company.  

#10: Getwithit - Woodbridge Village Center 

 We fully support your comment.  We've lived in Woodbridge since 1982 and have raised our four children, and now three of them live in Woodbridge, along with our six grandchildren.  The Irvine Company has built enough apartments and Mr. Bren is already one of the richest persons in the world.  Enough is enough.  Our elected officials need to stop pandering to Mr. Bren and The Irvine Company and stand up for the people of Irvine.  Yes, we continue to lose our neighbor businesses like El Cholo, Waters, and the Claim Jumper, just to name a few, all because of the Irvine Company's greed and total lack of concern for the people who live in our community.  There is an election coming up on Nov. 4th and we ask all candidates who are running for a council position to stand up and let us know where you stand on this issue so the voters can make their feelings known and counted. 

#10: Getwithit - Woodbridge Village Center 

 SO TRUE.