<p>Though there are some comings when Irvine Company are so dominant in irvine in terms of residential and commercial developments, largely I believe Irvine company has done the best job in terms of creating residential development. They understand how to balance housing with the shops, etc. The great example is Ladera Ranch. I believe Mission Viejo did a good job of developing housing, but had no clue how to integrate the shopping areas. </p>
<p>No sure if any one here know why Irvine Company didn't win the land development rights at the now Columbus Grove or why they didn't either win or bid the El Toro NAS?</p>