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About Uptown Orange

Uptown Orange, located west of SR-57, is primarily composed of medical and commercial properties. This area has seen a surge in redevelopment interest, with large multi-family developments recently constructed and ongoing interest in increased office, retail, and housing opportunities. Key factors driving this interest include the expansion of the University of California Irvine (UCI) Medical Center, excellent freeway accessibility, improvements at The Outlets of Orange, nearby County government facilities, the ARTIC transportation center, and OC Vibe.

High Demand for Mixed-Use Development

Uptown Orange adjoins Anaheim, Garden Grove, and Santa Ana, and is well-served by freeways. It features a mix of major destination uses, including shopping, entertainment, offices, hotels, and the highly regarded UC Irvine Medical Center. As a regional mixed-use node, Uptown can accommodate additional development intensity, including high-density multifamily residential development. Market studies suggest that Uptown Orange has the potential to complement similar residential/mixed-use development in surrounding cities, making it an attractive investment opportunity.

Uptown Map

Urban and Neighborhood Mixed-Use Designations

The Urban Mixed-use land use program supports a dynamic mix of commercial retail, professional offices, housing, and civic uses. This designation encourages high-intensity development, allowing for a maximum density of 60 dwelling units per acre and a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0.

Why Uptown Orange?
  • Regional Mixed-Use Node: Uptown Orange is a regional mixed-use node that can accommodate additional development intensity, including high-density multifamily residential development.
  • High Redevelopment Interest: The area has seen a high level of interest in redevelopment, driven by factors such as the expansion of the UCI Medical Center, freeway accessibility, and improvements at The Outlets of Orange.
  • Live, Work, Play Destination: With a mix of shopping, entertainment, offices, hotels, nearby professional sports venues, and OC Vibe, Uptown Orange is poised to become a vibrant live, work, and play destination.
Our Vision

The land use objectives for Uptown Orange are designed to foster a vibrant, integrated community. Key goals for this corridor include:

  • Promoting Integrated Uses: Encourage a harmonious blend of commercial retail, professional offices, housing, and civic spaces.
  • Enhancing Accessibility and Innovation: Ensure convenient transit access, offer innovative housing options, and prioritize pedestrian-oriented design.
  • Preserving and Improving Open Spaces: Encourage new development projects to provide community open spaces and maintain or enhance access to the Santa Ana River Trail.