# Fairview Redevelopment: Housing Hope in Costa Mesa | Irvine News

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Podcast: [Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/irvine-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7571856)
Published: 2026-09-12T16:50:22+00:00
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## Resource

Costa Mesa stands at a pivotal moment as its city council prepares to decide the future of the 80-acre Fairview Developmental Center site — a former state-run facility shuttered seven years ago. The plan? Transform it into a massive mixed-use community with up to 4,000 homes and 10,000 new residents, helping the city meet ambitious state housing targets. Nearly 2,300 units — including 40% reserved for low-income families — will be built, balanced by market-rate housing to make the project financially viable. Beyond housing, the state is repurposing 15 acres for an emergency operations center already under construction. This isn’t just development — it’s a critical step toward affordability, with officials noting even city staff can’t afford local living costs. Once approved, the state will select a developer, but don’t expect construction anytime soon: the entire project could take over a decade to complete. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e63bb90ef73637f8 Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Irvine News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews

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