7 Quotes & Sayings By Donald Bren

Donald Bren has been a pioneer in the real estate industry since purchasing his first tract of land in 1955. He is the chairman and chief executive officer of Irvine Company, which was acquired by Washington Mutual in 2000. Mr. Bren also serves on the board of directors for several companies including Boeing, Chevron, and Bank of America Read more

He is a past chairman of the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on the Environment.

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My two primary areas of focus have been open-space conservation and education, and I expect those to remain my priorities in the future. The Irvine open space and parklands provide serenity and balance to our unique Orange County lifestyle. Donald Bren
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When I first joined the Irvine Company, I realized that less than 11, 000 acres were designated as open space in the original master plan, and that just didn't seem adequate to me. So, I began the lengthy process working with public and community organizations to add more open space. Donald Bren
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Newport Center has become a Mediterranean town. The climate here is the same as the Mediterranean's, and so is the architecture. This center exudes a radiance, an energy. It will become a special way of life for everyone. Donald Bren
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I really don't think in the past. I sit down with many friends at dinner, and they like to talk about the good old days. I'm respectful of the good old days, but I find myself spending very little time reminiscing. I'm really looking forward. Donald Bren
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Future public education will require involvement and collaboration among various local, civic, private and nonprofit entities, a concept I like to refer to as 'community entrepreneurship.' Donald Bren
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In my opinion, education is the finest gift an individual can give a young person. Donald Bren