A community that lives, plays, shops, and learns...a community that grows and evolves in a spirit of excellence. That has always been the goal of the planners who created Irvine Ranch in Southern California. Irvine Ranch: different by design illustrates the 40-year evolution of this carefully designed community, which has set aside 40% of its land for recreational use and habitat preservation. The 300 color photographs show the community's emphasis on balance...between business and education, between work and play, between private interest and the public good. It makes a powerful case for successful community planning that reflects economic, social, and political realities.