The Villas at Fashion Island:
Community Update
We’re excited to announce the final phase of The Villas at Fashion Island that will provide premium apartment homes steps from shopping, offices and recreation areas.
Construction will begin in December with demolition of the four-story parking structure at 800 San Clemente Drive. Site grading and construction will begin in spring 2026, and construction is anticipated to be completed in early 2028.
As with any construction project, there will be noise and some traffic impacts. We are carefully planning our construction logistics strategy to limit these noise and traffic impacts. Important construction updates, such as lane closures, will be included on signage along San Clemente and Santa Cruz drives, and included on this website.
Construction Timeline
Start: Early December 2025 with demolition of parking structure
Grading: March / April 2026
Construction: Spring 2026 – 2028
Total construction time: Approximately 28 Months (anticipated completion March 2028)
FAQS For Our Neighbors
Q: Where is construction taking place?
A: The project is located at 800 San Clemente Drive and will replace the existing four-story parking garage. It will be the eighth building for The Villas at Fashion Island community.
Q: What is the scale of the new building?
A: The building will be five stories high with two stories of subterranean parking, adding 184 new luxury apartments.
Q: What measures are being taken to manage construction impacts?
A: As with any construction project, there will be some noise and traffic impacts. We are implementing a carefully planned construction strategy to limit these impacts.
Q: How will this affect traffic and noise in the area?
A: We are proactively informing all Newport Center stakeholders of potential impacts. Project signage will be posted along San Clemente and Santa Cruz drives, and all construction updates, including lane closures and hours, will be posted on our dedicated project webpage.
For more information, please contact Emily Grant, Irvine Company Community Relations, at [email protected] or call 949-720-2717.