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About the Katella Avenue Corridor
The Katella Avenue Corridor encompasses properties located north and south of Katella Avenue between the Santa Ana River on the west and Batavia Street on the east, including portions of Struck Avenue between Katella Avenue and the Collins Channel.
This corridor serves as a gateway into the City from Anaheim and interfaces with highly active areas such as The Honda Center, Angel Stadium, ARTIC transportation center, the Santa Ana River, and OC Vibe. While the West Katella corridor is already a solid commercial district, its westernmost portion has untapped potential due to its strategic location and under-utilized properties.
High Demand for Mixed-Use Development
The western portion of this focus area offers a variety of retail, vehicle sales, aerospace manufacturing, specialized light industrial uses, and small office uses. Its location at the midpoint of the City’s industrial area provides essential service and support functions. The current Stadium Promenade site, for example, could maximize development potential by including mixed housing and retail uses that complement existing uses. Market studies suggest that the western-most portion of this corridor could support high-density housing and mixed-use development, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
The land use plan features an Urban Mixed-use designation within the portion of the area between the Santa Ana River and Batavia Street. This Urban Mixed-use area is intended to be a regionally-oriented activity center, characterized by mid- to high-rise structures with uses that could include housing (maximum 60 units per acre and maximum floor area ratio of 3.0), commercial retail uses, restaurants, offices, and civic uses.
- Strategic Gateway: This corridor serves as a gateway into the City from Anaheim, interfacing with major attractions like The Honda Center, Angel Stadium, OC Vibe, and the ARTIC transportation center.
- Commercial Focus: This area of the city is a solid commercial district in transition with a variety of retail, vehicle sales, aerospace manufacturing, specialized light industrial uses, and small office uses. In addition, it has untapped potential due to its strategic location and under-utilized properties.
- Redevelopment Potential: West Katella offers opportunities for high-density housing and mixed-use development, particularly in the westernmost portion.
Investing in the Katella Avenue Corridor offers developers a unique opportunity to be part of a thriving, strategically located community with high demand for mixed-use development and strong support for growth. Key goals for this corridor include:
- Creating an Urban Mixed-Use Residential Gateway: Create a dynamic and lively urban gateway with high-density residential developments, welcoming residents to the heart of the City.
- Capitalizing on Development in Anaheim: Leverage the growth of entertainment venues and housing developments across the Santa Ana River in Anaheim to boost Orange’s appeal and livability.
- Enhancing Retail Options in West Orange: Improve retail offerings and convenience throughout west Orange to better serve the community’s needs and enhance the shopping experience.