The Irvine Company is a privately held real-estate investment company headquartered in Newport Beach, California. It specializes in master-planned communities, luxury apartments, office, retail, and resort properties in Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley, and Chicago. The company was founded in 1864 and has been owned by the Irvine family for six generations. The company is known for its commitment to sustainability and has received numerous awards for its environmental initiatives. The Irvine Company is also a major philanthropic contributor to the communities in which it operates.