Woodbridge, Irvine, California

In 2013, development began on the first new housing tract in 15 years, consisting of 48 new homes called The Branches.

The lakes are between three and six feet deep and each is crossed by a large wooden footbridge, owing the village its name.

The village is walled off from the rest of Irvine by a row of pine trees and a continuous, 20-foot (6.1 m)-high Privet hedge.

Though the suburban style of place makes it difficult to take the "urban" designation seriously, Mr. Jacobs remarks on its gentle curvilinear aspect; there is no other street in Woodbridge that has the same characteristics.

Headquartered out of the community facility located at 31 Creek Road, the WVA is a master homeowner association, maintaining the commonly owned pools, parks, lakes and trails within the Village.

The amenities include two lakes with docks, two beach lagoons, 22 pools (two of which are only for adults), 16 spas, 13 waders, 24 tennis courts, a splash pad, numerous parks with play equipment, volleyball courts, a big wheel park, horseshoe facilities, and a fitness course.

South lake has a recreation room and a snack shop in it also, which is only open on the 4th of July and Memorial Day.

[4] Twenty-four tennis courts, twenty of which are lit for night play, pathways, bikeways, and a plethora of recreational parks within the four square miles make Woodbridge a community of interest to young families as well as retirees who enjoy outdoor activities.

Stone Creek, Meadow Park, Springbrook and Eastshore are the four public elementary schools.