Construction set to begin on Irvine’s first senior living community project in more than 20 years

Harbert South Bay Partners has plans to break ground on The James, a senior living community located at 16542 Millikan Ave., Irvine, Calif.

The eight-story, upscale rental community will offer residents a contemporary, active lifestyle in a prime location with walking access to Irvine-Tustin’s vibrant shopping area, The District at Tustin Legacy. The leasing office for The James will open in early 2024, with occupancy planned for summer 2025.

The building will sit on three acres – half of that designated for massive courtyards with outdoor gathering spaces and landscaped gardens. A koi pond, natural plantings featuring native flora and walking paths are also part of the plan. The James will include 350 units with 210 of those being independent living, 110 assisted living and 30 memory care.

“We continue to see Southern California embrace this higher standard of senior living, and we’re excited about what the future holds for the area’s older adults loo