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Introducing My Adopted Puppy, Luna

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Taking a slight detour here, I would like to introduce my adopted puppy, Luna. She flew all the way from South Korea to the States. She is a Korean Jindo. I am greatly excited to share her adventures which can be found via Youtube at The Avid Reviewer channel:  Jindo La Luna @ The Avid Reviewer Channel It is also possible to follow Luna via Instagram   and also The Avid Reviewer blog website . Thank you!

OCTA's Bravo Route 553 on Main Street Anticipated for October 10th Start

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OCTA will start their fourth Bravo! service, Route 553, on October 10th as part of their October Service Change taking place on October 9th. 

51 Townhouse Units Proposed in Santa Ana's Lyon Street

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Located at 717 S. Lyon Street in the City of Santa Ana's Lyon Street neighborhood, a residential development consisting of 51 townhouse units is proposed. 

Meridian Sells Newly Renovated 53,500 SF Medical Office Building in Santa Ana for $29.9 Million

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Source: Meridian NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Meridian, a full-service real estate developer, operator and owner of medical real estate, is pleased to announce that the company has closed escrow on the sale of its newly renovated, 53,574-square-foot medical office building in Santa Ana, California, to a large Southern California healthcare provider. The purchase price was $29.9 million.     The building is located at 3601 W. Sunflower Avenue within the South Coast Collection (SOCO) market of Orange County, an area undergoing significant revitalization. “The location of this property is very exciting,” said Meridian Vice President, Acquisitions, R.J. Sommerdyke. “It is located directly across the street from  The Press , a new 640,000-square-foot creative office project recently leased by technology/defense firm Anduril. The building is also adjacent to The Hive,   a large redevelopment project that serves as the headquarters for the Los Angeles Chargers. The opening of The Press will bring

A Closer Look at the Irvine Campus Medical Complex at UC Irvine

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By: Chad Kim UC Irvine plans to construct an on-campus hospital at the north-west side of campus near Jamboree Rd and Campus Dr.

Construction at Town & Country Manor Update

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  By: Chad Kim Construction continues at the Town & Country Manor for the Assisted Living and Memory Care Building.

ICYMI Last Week's OC Development News Headlines (Week of 01/09/2021)

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In case you missed it (ICYMI) below are some OC development headlines from the previous week: North Beach in San Clemente earns historic designation (OC Register) ($) Real estate news: Flex office building in Mission Viejo sells for $2.3 million (OC Register) ($) From Developing Orange County:  Large Mid-Rise Residential Development Rises Near MainPlace Mall

Large Mid-Rise Residential Development Rises Near MainPlace Mall

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  By: Chad Kim Construction continues on two mid-rise residential buildings encompassing more than half a block. 

Garden Brook Senior Village Construction Bringing to Life Former Abandoned Structure

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  Source: Architects Orange By: Chad Kim  Once known as the "Rusty Skeleton",  which sat unfinished for greater than a decade, finds new life as construction continues on the Garden Brook Senior Village development in Garden Grove.

Construction Ramps Up at VRV in Stanton

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  Source: Architects Orange By: Chad Kim  Construction ramps up at VRV, the future 5 story mixed use development with 300 apartment units.

ICYMI Last Week's OC Development News Headlines (Week of 12/19/2020)

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In case you missed it (ICYMI) below are some OC development headlines from the previous week:

Westview, a Proposed 85 Unit Affordable Housing Development in Santa Ana

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  By: Chad Kim Developer, Community Development Partners, proposes an 85 unit affordable housing development in the City of Santa Ana near the intersection of Westminster Ave and Fairview St.

A Closer Look at the Main Street Medical Office Building Project

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  Source: Boulder Associates Architects By: Chad Kim A new medical office building, near St Joseph Hospital, is proposed by Pacific Medical Buildings at the north-east corner of Main St and Stewart Dr. in the City of Orange.

Legacy at Coto, a Proposed Active Senior Living Project in Coto de Caza

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  Source: Visual Impact Group By: Chad Kim California Grand Villages Coto Partners, LLC proposes constructing a 101 unit active senior living development located in Coto de Caza.

Advertisement: New Youtube Channel: The Avid Reviewer

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I am proud to announce a brand new Youtube Channel, The Avid Reviewer, which focuses on unboxings, one month reviews of various products from an everyday user, takeout food reviews, etc. Please check it out and subscribe! 

ICYMI Last Week's OC Development News Headlines (Week of 12/12/2020)

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  In case you missed it (ICYMI) below are some OC development headlines from the previous week: Developer Accused of Bullying As His Plans to Reimagine Westminster's Civic Center Drag On (Voice of OC) Willowick: Unease Abounds as Talks Begin with Developers on Precious Central OC Open Space (Voice of OC) Real estate news: Solare Apartments in Santa Ana sell for $64 million (OC Register) ($) From Developing OC: VRV, a planned 5 Story Mixed Use in Stanton Developer Plans Second Mid-Rise Development in Stanton Cohen Property, a Proposed 32 Unit Residential Development in Orange

Cohen Property, a Proposed 32 Unit Residential Development in Orange

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Source: KTGY Architecture + Planning  By: Chad Kim Developer, David Cohen, proposes constructing a 32 unit single family residential development in the City of Orange.