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History of Land DevelopmentHistory of Land DevelopmentOrange County, CAOrange County, CA

History of Land DevelopmentHistory of Land DevelopmentOrange County, CAOrange County, CA

Written and Prepared by:Nathan Robbins

Written and Prepared by:Nathan Robbins

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1902 - 1995Rancher and Philanthropist

1902 - 1995Rancher and Philanthropist

Land DevelopmentLand DevelopmentLand DevelopmentLand Development

The improvement of land to make it more useful

-Can include housing, businesses, resorts, open space, and more

The improvement of land to make it more useful

-Can include housing, businesses, resorts, open space, and more

History of Orange CountyHistory of Orange CountyHistory of Orange CountyHistory of Orange County

Native AmericansNative AmericansNative AmericansNative Americans

For hundreds of years, the Shoshone Indians dwelled along the coast and in the lower canyons

For hundreds of years, the Shoshone Indians dwelled along the coast and in the lower canyons

Spanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition

In 1769, Gaspar de Portola was appointed governor of lower California and began expeditions in the area

In 1769, Gaspar de Portola was appointed governor of lower California and began expeditions in the area

Spanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition

In 1776, Father Serra dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, the county’s first permanent settlement

In 1776, Father Serra dedicated the Mission of San Juan Capistrano, the county’s first permanent settlement

RanchingRanchingRanchingRanching

The first ranch, Santiago de Santa Ana, was established in 1801

The first ranch, Santiago de Santa Ana, was established in 1801

Cattle RanchingCattle RanchingCattle RanchingCattle Ranching

Cattle Ranching was established in 1834, with over 100,000 acres being set aside

Cattle Ranching was established in 1834, with over 100,000 acres being set aside

RailroadRailroadRailroadRailroad

The first rail system from LA to Orange County began in 1904 to Santa Ana

The first rail system from LA to Orange County began in 1904 to Santa Ana

AgricultureAgricultureAgricultureAgriculture

In 1900, the county had over 150,000 orange trees, giving way to it’s name

In 1900, the county had over 150,000 orange trees, giving way to it’s name

HousingHousingHousingHousing

Historic OrangeHistoric OrangeHistoric OrangeHistoric Orange

This one-square mile area has over 1,400 structures built between 1940

This one-square mile area has over 1,400 structures built between 1940

Planned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesPlanned CommunitiesOrange County is home to many of the country’s top master planned communities Orange County is home to many of the country’s top master planned communities

Ladera RanchLadera RanchLadera RanchLadera Ranch

A unique, modern development of villages built on the Rancho Mission Viejo ranch property

A unique, modern development of villages built on the Rancho Mission Viejo ranch property

Coto de CazaCoto de CazaCoto de CazaCoto de Caza

One of the original master planned luxury communities, dating back to 1970

One of the original master planned luxury communities, dating back to 1970

Dove CanyonDove CanyonDove CanyonDove Canyon

A small gated golf course community of 1,200 homes near Rancho Santa Margarita

A small gated golf course community of 1,200 homes near Rancho Santa Margarita

Mission ViejoMission ViejoMission ViejoMission Viejo

A master planned city which began construction in 1965 on the Rancho Mission Viejo Ranch

A master planned city which began construction in 1965 on the Rancho Mission Viejo Ranch

Lake ForestLake ForestLake ForestLake Forest

An environmentally friendly master planned city that was incorporated in 1991

An environmentally friendly master planned city that was incorporated in 1991

Newport CoastNewport CoastNewport CoastNewport Coast

Developed in the 1980s, a prestigious community with panoramic views along the coast

Developed in the 1980s, a prestigious community with panoramic views along the coast

Rancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa Margarita

Designed in the 1980s to be an urban village, the small town became incorporated in 2000

Designed in the 1980s to be an urban village, the small town became incorporated in 2000

The Irvine RanchThe Irvine RanchThe Irvine RanchThe Irvine Ranch

A master planned area making up over 1/5 of Orange County

A master planned area making up over 1/5 of Orange County

Crystal CoveCrystal CoveCrystal CoveCrystal Cove

A small community of nearly 800 homes along the coast in the Irvine Ranch

A small community of nearly 800 homes along the coast in the Irvine Ranch

Shady CanyonShady CanyonShady CanyonShady Canyon

A environmentally friendly development in Irvine encompassing over 16,000 acres

A environmentally friendly development in Irvine encompassing over 16,000 acres

Quail HillQuail HillQuail HillQuail Hill

An Irvine village with 1,400 homes surrounded by 700 acres of open space

An Irvine village with 1,400 homes surrounded by 700 acres of open space

WoodburyWoodburyWoodburyWoodbury

A large development built as small neighborhoods with many parks to promote community

A large development built as small neighborhoods with many parks to promote community

High Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingHigh Rise LivingThe newest trend in housing has been moving up The newest trend in housing has been moving up

The Plaza IrvineThe Plaza IrvineThe Plaza IrvineThe Plaza Irvine

Located in the heart of Irvine, these 3 towers will house over 300 luxury residences

Located in the heart of Irvine, these 3 towers will house over 300 luxury residences

Skyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthur

At 25 stories each, these towers are the tallest residential buildings in the county

At 25 stories each, these towers are the tallest residential buildings in the county

Platinum TrianglePlatinum TrianglePlatinum TrianglePlatinum Triangle

Mixed-use development in Anaheim that will provide an urban environment for people to work, live, and play

Mixed-use development in Anaheim that will provide an urban environment for people to work, live, and play

Central Park WestCentral Park WestCentral Park WestCentral Park West

The first urban master-planned community in Orange County, made up of lofts, towers, and flats

The first urban master-planned community in Orange County, made up of lofts, towers, and flats

ParksParksParksParksThousands of acres have been site aside to preserve the environment and provide a retreatThousands of acres have been site aside to preserve the environment and provide a retreat

The OC Great The OC Great ParkParkThe OC Great The OC Great ParkPark

The 1,347 acre park located on the former El Toro Air Base is a government and developer collaborative project

The 1,347 acre park located on the former El Toro Air Base is a government and developer collaborative project

Irvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional Park

Located in the rolling hills along the Santiago Creek, built on a former ranch

Located in the rolling hills along the Santiago Creek, built on a former ranch

Cleveland National ForestCleveland National ForestCleveland National ForestCleveland National Forest

460,000 acres located across three counties and maintained by the US Forest Service

460,000 acres located across three counties and maintained by the US Forest Service

Huntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach HarborHuntington Beach Harbor

Home to marine life and birds, in addition to over 3,000 boats, this harbor is a popular site for waterfront homes

Home to marine life and birds, in addition to over 3,000 boats, this harbor is a popular site for waterfront homes

Newport Back BayNewport Back BayNewport Back BayNewport Back Bay

A rare estuary that is home to over 200 species of birds on 547 acres

A rare estuary that is home to over 200 species of birds on 547 acres

Business CentersBusiness CentersBusiness CentersBusiness CentersOrange County is the home to many of Southern California’s largest companiesOrange County is the home to many of Southern California’s largest companies

Irvine Business ComplexIrvine Business ComplexIrvine Business ComplexIrvine Business Complex

Home to over 4,500 companies, 110,000 employees, and 48 million sq.ft. of office space

Home to over 4,500 companies, 110,000 employees, and 48 million sq.ft. of office space

Aliso Viejo Business Aliso Viejo Business CenterCenter

Aliso Viejo Business Aliso Viejo Business CenterCenter

Becoming a popular for businesses because of its convenient highway access and lack of congestion

Becoming a popular for businesses because of its convenient highway access and lack of congestion

Newport CenterNewport CenterNewport CenterNewport Center

A 600-acre site with 24 office buildings, conveniently located near premier entertainment

A 600-acre site with 24 office buildings, conveniently located near premier entertainment

Golf CoursesGolf CoursesGolf CoursesGolf Courses

With over 35 golf courses, Orange County is home to some of the best golf in the country

With over 35 golf courses, Orange County is home to some of the best golf in the country

Tustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf Club

The centerpiece golf course in the Tustin Ranch development

The centerpiece golf course in the Tustin Ranch development

Strawberry FarmsStrawberry FarmsStrawberry FarmsStrawberry Farms

Located in the canyon of Irvine, this premier golf course opened in 1997 by private investors

Located in the canyon of Irvine, this premier golf course opened in 1997 by private investors

Pelican HillPelican HillPelican HillPelican Hill

Two courses owned by the Irvine Company, opened in 1991 and 1993, were reopened in 2007 after a two year renovation

Two courses owned by the Irvine Company, opened in 1991 and 1993, were reopened in 2007 after a two year renovation

Shady CanyonShady CanyonShady CanyonShady Canyon

Opened in 2002 by the Irvine Company, this private equity club is the center of the community

Opened in 2002 by the Irvine Company, this private equity club is the center of the community

Tijeras CreekTijeras CreekTijeras CreekTijeras Creek

Designed by Ted Robinson, located in Santa Margarita and recently renovated

Designed by Ted Robinson, located in Santa Margarita and recently renovated

John Wayne AirportJohn Wayne AirportJohn Wayne AirportJohn Wayne Airport

With the original terminal dating back to 1967, it transports nearlyten millionpassengers per year

With the original terminal dating back to 1967, it transports nearlyten millionpassengers per year

El Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air BaseEl Toro Air Base

Opened in 1943, this 4,700 acre site has served the country as the main West Coast Marino Corp Air Station until 1999

Opened in 1943, this 4,700 acre site has served the country as the main West Coast Marino Corp Air Station until 1999

Fullerton AirportFullerton AirportFullerton AirportFullerton Airport

Opened in 1927, this one-runway municipal airport handles on average over 90,000 flights per year

Opened in 1927, this one-runway municipal airport handles on average over 90,000 flights per year

DisneylandDisneylandDisneylandDisneyland

Opening in 1955, the “Magic Kingdom” has become a recognizable symbol to the world, hosting over 500 million visitors since opening

Opening in 1955, the “Magic Kingdom” has become a recognizable symbol to the world, hosting over 500 million visitors since opening

KnottKnott’’s Berry Farms Berry FarmKnottKnott’’s Berry Farms Berry Farm

Dating back to the 1920s, Knott’s Berry Farm was America’s first theme park

Dating back to the 1920s, Knott’s Berry Farm was America’s first theme park

Honda CenterHonda CenterHonda CenterHonda Center

Opened in 1993 and formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond, the arena is owned by the city of Anaheim

Opened in 1993 and formerly known as the Arrowhead Pond, the arena is owned by the city of Anaheim

Angel StadiumAngel StadiumAngel StadiumAngel Stadium

Since 1966, has served both football and baseball, reopening after a renovation in 1998 with 45,000 seats

Since 1966, has served both football and baseball, reopening after a renovation in 1998 with 45,000 seats

Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention Center

Since 1967, the center has undergone three major renovations making it the largest exhibit facility on West Coast

Since 1967, the center has undergone three major renovations making it the largest exhibit facility on West Coast

Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterAmphitheater

Verizon Wireless Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterAmphitheater

This 15,000 seat venue is a popular location for concerts and is Orange County’s largest amphitheater

This 15,000 seat venue is a popular location for concerts and is Orange County’s largest amphitheater

Orange County FairgroundOrange County FairgroundOrange County FairgroundOrange County Fairground

The fairgrounds have been hosting a fair since 1890, now hosting nearly one million visitors per year

The fairgrounds have been hosting a fair since 1890, now hosting nearly one million visitors per year

South Coast PlazaSouth Coast PlazaSouth Coast PlazaSouth Coast Plaza

Opened in 1967 by Henry Segerstrom and one of the few malls in America still privately owned, it hosts over 12 million annual visitors

Opened in 1967 by Henry Segerstrom and one of the few malls in America still privately owned, it hosts over 12 million annual visitors

The Block of OrangeThe Block of OrangeThe Block of OrangeThe Block of Orange

Opened in 1998 on the site of the former City Shopping Center, it draws 12 million visitors annually

Opened in 1998 on the site of the former City Shopping Center, it draws 12 million visitors annually

Irvine SpectrumIrvine SpectrumIrvine SpectrumIrvine Spectrum

Opening in 1995 featuring a movie theatre, retail space, and entertainment with over 11 million visitors per year

Opening in 1995 featuring a movie theatre, retail space, and entertainment with over 11 million visitors per year

Fashion IslandFashion IslandFashion IslandFashion Island

The premier open air shopping center in Orange County and the centerpiece of the Newport Center with over 200 stores, it first opened in 1967

The premier open air shopping center in Orange County and the centerpiece of the Newport Center with over 200 stores, it first opened in 1967

The Market PlaceThe Market PlaceThe Market PlaceThe Market Place

One of the busiest retail centers in the area and home to over 120 stores on the border of Irvine and Tustin

One of the busiest retail centers in the area and home to over 120 stores on the border of Irvine and Tustin

Mission San Juan Mission San Juan CapistranoCapistrano

Mission San Juan Mission San Juan CapistranoCapistrano

Opened in 1776, it is home to the oldest building in use, and every summer it is host to the “return of the swallows” who migrate to the mission every year

Opened in 1776, it is home to the oldest building in use, and every summer it is host to the “return of the swallows” who migrate to the mission every year

Crystal CathedralCrystal CathedralCrystal CathedralCrystal CathedralOpened in Garden Grove in 1980, is home to more than 10,000 worshipers and is a nationally recognized symbol

Opened in Garden Grove in 1980, is home to more than 10,000 worshipers and is a nationally recognized symbol

Saddleback ChurchSaddleback ChurchSaddleback ChurchSaddleback Church

One of the largest churches in the country, Saddleback sits on 120 acres and is home to over 20,000 people

One of the largest churches in the country, Saddleback sits on 120 acres and is home to over 20,000 people

The Church of Jesus Christ of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

TempleTemple

The Church of Jesus Christ of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormon) Latter-day Saints (Mormon)

TempleTemple

Opened in 2005 and demonstrated cooperation between civic and church leaders with residents

Opened in 2005 and demonstrated cooperation between civic and church leaders with residents

Chapman UniversityChapman UniversityChapman UniversityChapman University

Founded in 1861, one of the premier liberal arts universities in Southern California with over 5,000 students

Founded in 1861, one of the premier liberal arts universities in Southern California with over 5,000 students

Soka UniversitySoka UniversitySoka UniversitySoka University

A small private university in Aliso Viejo based on Buddhist principles, opened in 2001

A small private university in Aliso Viejo based on Buddhist principles, opened in 2001

University of California - University of California - IrvineIrvine

University of California - University of California - IrvineIrvine

Founded in 1965, it is home to over 25,000 students and is 2nd largest employer in Orange County

Founded in 1965, it is home to over 25,000 students and is 2nd largest employer in Orange County

Cal State FullertonCal State FullertonCal State FullertonCal State Fullerton

Over 35,000 students are enrolled at this 236-acre campus

Over 35,000 students are enrolled at this 236-acre campus

Community CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity Colleges

Orange County is home to four community colleges, serving thousands of local students

Orange County is home to four community colleges, serving thousands of local students

Community CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity CollegesCommunity Colleges

Coast Community Colleges

Fullerton College

Irvine Valley College

Rancho Santiago College

Saddleback College

Coast Community Colleges

Fullerton College

Irvine Valley College

Rancho Santiago CollegeSaddleback College

The Toll RoadsThe Toll RoadsThe Toll RoadsThe Toll Roads

61-mile toll road project first opened in 1993, with the final 15 miles still in development

61-mile toll road project first opened in 1993, with the final 15 miles still in development

Pacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast Highway

Highway 1 runs over 500 miles along the coast of California from Orange County past San Francisco

Highway 1 runs over 500 miles along the coast of California from Orange County past San Francisco

OC FreewaysOC FreewaysOC FreewaysOC Freeways

Three interstates and 13 highways make up the freeway system to connect the very busy county

Three interstates and 13 highways make up the freeway system to connect the very busy county

The Orange CrushThe Orange CrushThe Orange CrushThe Orange Crush

The intersection of the 5, 22, and 57 freeways is the most complex road interchange in the world

The intersection of the 5, 22, and 57 freeways is the most complex road interchange in the world

RedevelopmentRedevelopmentRedevelopmentRedevelopment

Across Orange County, cities are redeveloping aging areas and projectsAcross Orange County, cities are redeveloping aging areas and projects

OrangeOrangeOrangeOrange

The city is currently looking at 3 different project areas totaling over 3,500 acres

The city is currently looking at 3 different project areas totaling over 3,500 acres

BreaBreaBreaBrea

Brea has several projects underway, with its downtown revitalization a priority

Brea has several projects underway, with its downtown revitalization a priority

AnaheimAnaheimAnaheimAnaheim

Currently redeveloping eight project areas covering thousands of acres

Currently redeveloping eight project areas covering thousands of acres

Flood ControlFlood ControlFlood ControlFlood Control

The Santa Ana River runs over 75 miles, terminating in the Pacific Ocean

The Santa Ana River runs over 75 miles, terminating in the Pacific Ocean

St. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph Hospital

Located in Orange, this hospital has been setting medical milestones since 1929

Located in Orange, this hospital has been setting medical milestones since 1929

Hoag HospitalHoag HospitalHoag HospitalHoag Hospital

Located in Newport Beach, this rapidly expanding hospital is one of the country’s finest

Located in Newport Beach, this rapidly expanding hospital is one of the country’s finest

CHOC HospitalCHOC HospitalCHOC HospitalCHOC Hospital

Since opening in 1964, CHOC is the 15th busiest children’s hospital in the country

Since opening in 1964, CHOC is the 15th busiest children’s hospital in the country

Green ConstructionGreen ConstructionGreen ConstructionGreen Construction

An emerging trend among Orange County developers is building with environmentally friendly technologies

An emerging trend among Orange County developers is building with environmentally friendly technologies

Connection to 91Connection to 91Connection to 91Connection to 91

Plans are being implemented to add new lanes and connectors within the next 15 years to ease congestion

Plans are being implemented to add new lanes and connectors within the next 15 years to ease congestion

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• www.cityoforange.org • www.ocparks.org• www.ocair.com• www.hondacenter.com• http://angels.mlb.com• www.knotts.com• www.crystalcathedral.com• www.ocregister.com• www.latimes.com• www.shopfashionisland.com• www.ci.fullerton.ca.us• www.lds.org• www.missionsjc.com• www.fullerton.edu

Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:

Shauna FarleyKorey WardP.K. Shukla

Dr. Lynne DotiCraig Williams

Steve Morgan, South Coast Plaza

Shauna FarleyKorey WardP.K. Shukla

Dr. Lynne DotiCraig Williams

Steve Morgan, South Coast Plaza