Mission Viejo Developers To Host Virtual Workshops On Big Project

MISSION VIEJO, CA — Are you a Mission Viejo resident looking learn more about a proposed project in the heart of your community? ValueRock Realty, the developer of the proposed Mission Viejo Garden Plaza Project, plans to host a slew of virtual workshops starting Feb. 17, the City of Mission Viejo announced Friday.

The Mission Viejo Garden Plaza Project is a proposed retail and residential project located on the northwest side of Marguerite Parkway and La Paz. The private property owner's application proposes to demolish the existing 46,148 square-feet of building area to make room for The Gardens, a project with five upper stories and 234 apartment units, over 600 parking spaces and 48,000 square-feet of retail.

The workshops will be followed by an in-person community open house on March 9, the city reported. The decision to implement community workshops is followed by a discussion at the Jan. 25 Mission Viejo City Council meeting, where numerous residents voiced their concerns about the proposed project.

Each virtual workshop focuses on a specific component of the project based on feedback received by Mission Viejo residents.

Mission Viejo residents who would like to learn more about the project are encouraged to attend any of the following virtual meetings:

• Architecture & Design Workshop, Thursday, Feb. from 5-6 p.m. Register Here: Zoom
• Economic Benefits Workshop, Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 5-6 p.m. Register Here: Zoom
• Traffic Improvements Workshop, Thursday, March 3 from 5-6 p.m. Register Here: Zoom

The Garden Plaza Project Community Open House takes place on March 9 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

To learn more about the project, visit ValueRock Realty's website.