Paseo Espada

The Paseo Espada project seeks to transform the existing Capistrano Business Park into a mixed-use residential community with 247 housing units, including 62 market-rate single-family homes, 129 market-rate townhomes, and 56 deed-restricted affordable rental units exclusively for seniors aged 55 and older. The development requires multiple discretionary approvals such as a General Plan Amendment, rezoning, code amendments, a Tentative Tract Map, Architectural Control, and a Tree Removal Permit, all centered around the preparation of the Paseo Espada Specific Plan. The project incorporates approximately 70,150 square feet of common open space and 64,600 square feet of private open space, featuring landscaped paseos, shaded seating with barbecue areas, a children’s play area, an internal backbone trail, and on-site drainage basins to support sustainable design. The initiative balances market-rate and affordable housing while prioritizing community amenities and environmental considerations in the City of San Juan Capistrano, California. The project is being coordinated by the City of San Juan Capistrano with key contacts including Senior Planner Izzak Mireles, CEO Kevin Hayes of Pendulum Planning, and Principal Nicole Morse, Esq. of TB Planning. The forecast was posted on June 18, 2026, and its official record can be referenced through the CEQA Net database under Project ID 2026060895. The development is expected to comply with local housing goals and environmental standards, aiming to create a walkable, inclusive, and amenity-rich neighborhood that integrates residential living with thoughtful landscape design and infrastructure planning.