Tustin Legacy: New Friends Coming Soon

This City of Tustin meeting on August 19, 2026, focused on the ongoing development and redevelopment efforts at Tustin Legacy, a large mixed-use community built on the former Marine Corps Air Station site. Key procurement-related topics included the city's authorization in July 2026 to release a competitive offering for the historic South Hanger and surrounding property, with a commercial real estate broker (Kushman and Wakefield) managing the solicitation process. Developer proposals were received in July 2026 and are under review, with a developer selection expected by the end of the year. The meeting also highlighted several active development projects, including the Cornerstone 2 mixed-use project and the Confluence Senior Living Project, both progressing through negotiation and entitlement phases. Additionally, public infrastructure projects such as Legacy Park phase 2 and the Armstrong Pedestrian Bridge are advancing toward construction, supported by a combination of capital improvement plan funds, land sale proceeds, assessment districts, and grants. The city emphasized a structured, transparent process for public engagement, developer selection, and project approvals to ensure alignment with community goals and fiscal responsibility. No specific contract award amounts were disclosed, but the meeting detailed the multi-step procurement and development framework guiding Tustin Legacy's transformation.