Orange County Business History, Part 5, Land Development

1. Orange County Business HistoryOrange County Business History
Schmid CollectionSchmid Collection

2. History of Land DevelopmentHistory of Land Development
Orange County, CAOrange County, CA
Written and Prepared by:
Nathan Robbins

3. The Walter Schmid CenterThe Walter Schmid Center
for International Businessfor International Business
Presented by:

4. Walter SchmidWalter Schmid
1902 - 1995
Rancher and Philanthropist

5. Land DevelopmentLand Development
The improvement of land to make it more
useful
-Can include housing, businesses, resorts,
open space, and more

6. History of Orange CountyHistory of Orange County

7. Native AmericansNative Americans
For hundreds of
years, the Shoshone
Indians dwelled
along the coast and
in the lower canyons

8. Spanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition
In 1769, Gaspar de
Portola was appointed
governor of lower
California and began
expeditions in the area

9. Spanish ExpeditionSpanish Expedition
In 1776, Father Serra
dedicated the Mission of
San Juan Capistrano, the
county’s first permanent
settlement

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

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

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

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

14. HousingHousing

15. Historic OrangeHistoric Orange
This one-square mile
area has over 1,400
structures built
between 1940

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

17. Ladera RanchLadera Ranch
A unique, modern
development of villages
built on the Rancho
Mission Viejo ranch
property

18. Coto de CazaCoto de Caza
One of the original
master planned luxury
communities, dating
back to 1970

19. Dove CanyonDove Canyon
A small gated golf
course community of
1,200 homes near
Rancho Santa
Margarita

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

21. Lake ForestLake Forest
An environmentally
friendly master
planned city that
was incorporated in
1991

22. Newport CoastNewport Coast
Developed in the
1980s, a prestigious
community with
panoramic views
along the coast

23. Rancho Santa MargaritaRancho Santa Margarita
Designed in the 1980s
to be an urban village,
the small town became
incorporated in 2000

24. The Irvine RanchThe Irvine Ranch
A master planned area
making up over 1/5 of
Orange County

25. Crystal CoveCrystal Cove
A small community of
nearly 800 homes along
the coast in the Irvine
Ranch

26. Shady CanyonShady Canyon
A environmentally
friendly development
in Irvine
encompassing over
16,000 acres

27. Quail HillQuail Hill
An Irvine village with
1,400 homes surrounded
by 700 acres of open
space

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

29. High Rise LivingHigh Rise Living
The newest trend in housing has been moving up

30. The Plaza IrvineThe Plaza Irvine
Located in the heart of
Irvine, these 3 towers
will house over 300
luxury residences

31. Skyline at MacArthurSkyline at MacArthur
At 25 stories each, these
towers are the tallest
residential buildings in
the county

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

33. Central Park WestCentral Park West
The first urban
master-planned
community in
Orange County,
made up of lofts,
towers, and flats

34. ParksParks
Thousands of acres have been site aside to
preserve the environment and provide a retreat

35. The OC GreatThe OC Great ParkPark
The 1,347 acre park
located on the former El
Toro Air Base is a
government and
developer collaborative
project

36. Irvine Regional ParkIrvine Regional Park
Located in the rolling
hills along the Santiago
Creek, built on a former
ranch

37. Cleveland National ForestCleveland National Forest
460,000 acres located
across three counties
and maintained by the
US Forest Service

38. Huntington 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

39. Newport Back BayNewport Back Bay
A rare estuary that is
home to over 200
species of birds on
547 acres

40. Business CentersBusiness Centers
Orange County is the home to many of
Southern California’s largest companies

41. Irvine Business ComplexIrvine Business Complex
Home to over 4,500
companies, 110,000
employees, and 48
million sq.ft. of office
space

42. Aliso Viejo Business CenterAliso Viejo Business Center
Becoming a popular for
businesses because of its
convenient highway
access and lack of
congestion

43. Newport CenterNewport Center
A 600-acre site with
24 office buildings,
conveniently located
near premier
entertainment

44. Golf CoursesGolf Courses
With over 35 golf courses, Orange County is
home to some of the best golf in the country

45. Tustin Ranch Golf ClubTustin Ranch Golf Club
The centerpiece golf
course in the Tustin
Ranch development

46. Strawberry FarmsStrawberry Farms
Located in the canyon of
Irvine, this premier golf
course opened in 1997
by private investors

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

48. Shady CanyonShady Canyon
Opened in 2002 by the
Irvine Company, this
private equity club is the
center of the community

49. Tijeras CreekTijeras Creek
Designed by Ted
Robinson, located in
Santa Margarita and
recently renovated

50. John Wayne AirportJohn Wayne Airport
With the original terminal dating
back to 1967, it
transports nearly
ten million
passengers per year

51. El 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

52. Fullerton AirportFullerton Airport
Opened in 1927, this
one-runway municipal
airport handles on
average over 90,000
flights per year

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

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

55. Honda CenterHonda Center
Opened in 1993 and
formerly known as the
Arrowhead Pond, the
arena is owned by the
city of Anaheim

56. Angel StadiumAngel Stadium
Since 1966, has served both
football and baseball, reopening
after a renovation in 1998 with
45,000 seats

57. Anaheim Convention CenterAnaheim Convention Center
Since 1967, the center has
undergone three major
renovations making it the
largest exhibit
facility on
West Coast

58. Verizon Wireless AmphitheaterVerizon Wireless Amphitheater
This 15,000 seat venue
is a popular location for
concerts and is Orange
County’s largest
amphitheater

59. Orange County FairgroundOrange County Fairground
The fairgrounds have
been hosting a fair since
1890, now hosting
nearly one million
visitors per year

60. South 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

61. The Block of OrangeThe Block of Orange
Opened in 1998 on the
site of the former City
Shopping Center, it
draws 12
million visitors
annually

62. Irvine SpectrumIrvine Spectrum
Opening in 1995 featuring a movie
theatre, retail space, and
entertainment with over 11 million
visitors per year

63. Fashion 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

64. The 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

65. Mission San Juan CapistranoMission San Juan Capistrano
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

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

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

68. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
day Saints (Mormon) Templeday Saints (Mormon) Temple
Opened in 2005 and
demonstrated
cooperation between
civic and church leaders
with residents

69. Chapman UniversityChapman University
Founded in 1861, one of
the premier liberal arts
universities in Southern
California with over
5,000 students

70. Soka UniversitySoka University
A small private
university in Aliso Viejo
based on Buddhist
principles, opened in
2001

71. University of California - IrvineUniversity of California - Irvine
Founded in 1965, it is
home to over 25,000
students and is 2nd
largest employer in
Orange County

72. Cal State FullertonCal State Fullerton
Over 35,000 students
are enrolled at this
236-acre campus

73. Community CollegesCommunity Colleges
Orange County is home
to four community
colleges, serving
thousands of local
students

74. Community CollegesCommunity Colleges
Coast Community Colleges
Fullerton College
Irvine Valley College
Rancho Santiago College
Saddleback College

75. The Toll RoadsThe Toll Roads
61-mile toll road project
first opened in 1993,
with the final 15 miles
still in development

76. Pacific Coast HighwayPacific Coast Highway
Highway 1 runs over
500 miles along the
coast of California from
Orange County past San
Francisco

77. OC FreewaysOC Freeways
Three interstates and 13
highways make up the
freeway system to
connect the very busy
county

78. The Orange CrushThe Orange Crush
The intersection of the 5,
22, and 57 freeways is
the most complex road
interchange in the world

79. RedevelopmentRedevelopment
Across Orange County, cities are redeveloping
aging areas and projects

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

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

82. AnaheimAnaheim
Currently
redeveloping eight
project areas
covering thousands of
acres

83. Flood ControlFlood Control
The Santa Ana River
runs over 75 miles,
terminating in the
Pacific Ocean

84. St. Joseph HospitalSt. Joseph Hospital
Located in Orange, this
hospital has been setting
medical milestones since
1929

85. Hoag HospitalHoag Hospital
Located in Newport
Beach, this rapidly
expanding hospital is
one of the country’s
finest

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

87. Green ConstructionGreen Construction
An emerging trend
among Orange County
developers is building
with environmentally
friendly technologies

88. Connection to 91Connection to 91
Plans are being
implemented to add new
lanes and connectors
within the next 15 years
to ease congestion

89. Resources:Resources:
• www.google.com
• www.google.com/images
• http://en.wikipedia.org
• www.southcoastplaza.com
• www.saddlebackfamily.com
• www.disney.com
• www.irvineco.com
• www.choc.org
• www.hoaghospital.org
• www.chapman.edu
• www.oc.ca.gov
• www.orangecountyhistory.org
• www.playocgolf.com
• www.anaheim.net
• 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

90. Special Thanks to:Special Thanks to:
Shauna Farley
Korey Ward
P.K. Shukla
Dr. Lynne Doti
Craig Williams
Steve Morgan, South Coast Plaza