Irvine officials announced Feb. 28 the purchase and future closure of the All American Asphalt Plant in north Irvine, which has been the source of complaints among nearby residents who say odors from it are harming their quality of life.
City officials have not released the terms of the deal, but said the purchase will transfer 475 acres of land to the city of which a portion will be developed for residential use.
“As a City, we have and will continue to monitor, evaluate, and implement programs to improve residents’ quality of life and public health,” Mayor Farrah N. Khan said in a statement. “This acquisition will not only address community concern, but it will also reaffirm Irvine’s commitment to being one of the best and safest cities in the world.”…