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City Place
Live. Work. Shop. Play. You’ll be able to do it all at City Place. Constructed by Bisno Development, this 18-acre mixed-use project located across the street from Santa Ana’s Main Place Mall, includes 242 live/work townhomes, and 60,000 square feet of restaurants and retail space. City Place has signed leases with McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurant and Geisha House. There are also plans for a 33-story residential tower, which includes a proposal for 350 units for sale (under review). For more information please visit: www.livecityplace.com
Santiago Street Lofts
Our concepts of housing are continually changing and the Santiago Street Lofts epitomize this shift in the way we view the places we choose to live. Located across the street from the historic Santa Ana Train Depot, this award-winning project consists of 108 loft-style units that allow the residents to both live and work in the same place. Constructed by Lennar Homes through a public/private partnership with the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency, this for-sale project incorporates unique architectural design and artwork that connects it to its historic industrial and transportation environment. These trendy units range in size from 1554-1869 sq. ft. For more information please visit:
www.lennar.com/findhome/community.aspx?COMID=672
Olson Lofts
Through a public/private partnership, the Santa Ana Redevelopment Agency and The Olson Company constructed 70 award-winning live/work lofts in the heart of Santa Ana's Artists Village, These "for-sale" condominium lofts quickly sold out because of their desirable design characterized by high ceilings, exposed structural elements, and hardwood floors. The lofts were constructed in two phases and included the East Village and the Main Street Lofts, each with different architecture and floor plans - as a result of a design competition. The lofts range in size from 1,400 square feet to 2,700 square feet. The Agency is currently reviewing Olson Company's plans for the final phase - Sycamore Street Lofts.
SKYLINE at MacArthur Place
SKYLINE at MacArthur Place will be the tallest residential luxury high rise condominium towers in Orange County. These ultra chic units will be positioned adjacent to a 2.5 acre lake and located less than 1 mile from John Wayne airport, world class shopping at South Coast Plaza and the Orange County Performing Arts Center. Everything you are looking for in a community including a 3,700 square foot fitness center, men’s and women’s spas, a half an acre pool deck with cabanas, 3,000 square foot entertainment center with full demonstration kitchen, wine lockers, card tables, pool tables and plasma tv’s throughout. Top of the line appliances and cabinets are featured in the lavishly appointed and designed floor plans. 24 hour security and a full compliment of events for the residents are also features of SKYLINE at MacArthur Place making this development the most upscale urban alternative for couples and professionals seeking a contemporary lifestyle. For more information please visit: www.skylineinoc.com
Promenade Pointe
Promenade Pointe infuses the MacArthur Place area with “luxury high-rise condominiums” , adding synergy in this vibrant mecca. Located in the hip and happening MacArthur gateway, Promenade Pointe is mere minutes from the South Coast Arts, Entertainment and Shopping mecca of Orange County. When complete, this project will include 2 residential towers, an 8 story loft building and an 18 story high-rise tower, with a combined total of 278 condominium units. The 18-story tower will offer 13 ultra-livable residence design, with gracious living area and elevated expansive balconies. The lofts will be offered in 8 unique layouts ranging from 1,300 to more than 2,000 square feet in size. For more information please visit: www.promenadepointe.com
Bowers Museum Expansion
Orange County's largest and finest museum, built in 1936 has been fully renovated and expanded in partnership with the City, into a supreme gallery displaying the arts of indigenous people of the Americas, Pacific Rim, and Africa. With over 200,000 visitors yearly, Bowers Museum just completed a $12 million, 30,000 square foot expansion that will more than double the exhibit space and create a 300-seat auditorium and accommodate collections from the British Museum in London. For more information please visit: www.bowers.org
One Broadway Plaza
Santa Ana isn’t just developing cutting-edge residential and mixed-use projects. When constructed, One Broadway Plaza will be Orange County’s tallest building. At 37 stories, this “Class A” office tower, developed by Caribou Industries, will provide a prestige headquarters for a major corporate tenant. For more information please visit: www.one-broadway-plaza.com
The Retreat
A project of luxury single-family homes that is being developed by Shea Homes. As the newest neighbor of Floral Park area, The Retreat carries on the refined architectural traditions that distinguish Floral Park's timeless homes. Intricately detailed Spanish, Monterey, Cottage, Craftsman, Tudor and French County styling introduces three impressive two- and three-story homes with expansive living areas. These fabulous Santa Ana new homes include three to six bedrooms and three and one-half to four and one-half baths plus a two and three-car garage. Houses range from approximatley 3,100 to 4,400 square feet in size, with a minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. For more information, please visit: www.sheahomes.com
1st and Cabrillo Towers
A 6-acre mixed-use project, which will contain 320 units within 3 buildings. 193 of the units will be housed within a 24-story tower, while the remaining units will be housed in 2 mid-rise buildings. There will be approximately 15,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
Santa Ana Residential Village
An 8-acre mixed-use project housing 423 residential units with 3 to 8 story live/work townhomes and flats. It will also be the home to 150 condominium units within a 24-story high-rise tower. Units will range from 700 to 2,000 square feet. Among the housing there will be 8,000 square feet of retail and restaurant space.
MainPlace
One of Orange County's premier shopping malls, MainPlace features top department stores, dining and a comfortable shopping environment. This 1.1 million square foot mall, purchased by Westfield, will be undergoing another major expansion and renovation to capitalize on the mall's excellent location at the intersection of the 5, 22, and 55 freeways. Major retailer, J.C. Penney's recently opened in a fully renovated 145,000 square foot building that had been vacated due to the Federated Department Stores acquisition of May Department Stores. New tenants also include Chico's, Coldwater Creek & El Torito Restaurant. For more information please visit: www.westfield.com
Santa Ana Auto Mall
Expansion of the Santa Ana Auto Mall is well underway. The Community Redevelopment Agency embarked on this business retention and expansion effort to generate new jobs and revenues for the community. There are currently 12 new car dealer ships in the mall generating close to $4 million in annual sales tax revenue for the General Fund. Expansion of Crevier BMW will consist of over 170,000 square feet of service, sales and office space and a six tier parking structure. Crevier's phase I parking structure has been completed and construction of phase II has commenced and will include a new showroom and additional service area. Honda's expansion is in the planning stages. Renovations to the auto mall's interior including new signage and landscaping are underway. In addition to enhancing the viability of these dealerships, it is anticipated that the increase in the volume of automobile sales resulting from this project will generate an additional $750,000 in annual sales tax revenue for the general fund.
Bristol Street Widening
A major street improvement expanding Bristol Street to 6 lanes has completed its first phase between McFadden and Edinger Avenues. The City was recently successful in obtaining annual funding of approximately $24 million from OCTA to proceed with further widening. Phase I will span McFadden to Pine, Phase II will span Pine to Civic Center, Phase III will span Civic Center to 17th Street, and Phase IV will span Warner Street to St. Andrew.
Renaissance Specific Plan
Over the next 6-8 months, the City will be reviewing the draft of a Specific Plan for the central area encompassing over 420 acres including the train station, the downtown, the Civic Center, the Santa Ana Boulevard Corridor, and the Logan and Lacy neighborhoods. The purpose of the Renaissance Specific Plan is to create a land use plan that builds upon the exisiting dynamic urban environment, which already exists throughout much of the study area, while at the same time ensuring that future development continues to enhance the area's strengths. Policies concerning items such as traffic impacts, open space, parking, preservation of neighborhoods, creating connections to the train depot and Civic Center, and planning for the re-use of vacant land and buildings are just some of the items that will be addressed. To view the Renaissance Specific Plan click here.
