Coming To Anaheim

8/29/2025

 Anaheim’s $4B Downtown Transformation in Motion

Introduction

Anaheim is gearing up for a seismic shift in its urban landscape with OC Vibe—a massive 100-acre, $4 billion mixed-use development taking shape around the Honda Center and ARTIC transportation hub. Engineered by the Samueli family, owners of the Anaheim Ducks, this project is set to redefine the community's cultural and economic heartbeat. Orange County Business Journal+14Wikipedia+14rsmdesign.com+14

What’s Included in OC Vibe?

OC Vibe promises an impressive lineup of amenities and destinations:

• A 5,700-seat outdoor amphitheater, numerous restaurants and bars within a Market Hall, 1.1 million sq ft of office space, and 1,500 residential units—15% of which are affordable housing. FOX 11 Los Angeles+4Urbanize LA+4Urbanize LA+4

• 20 acres of public open space, including a five-acre riverfront park, plus two hotels (550 rooms combined), 230,000 sq ft of commercial space, and nearly 11,000 parking spaces. Urbanize LA+1

• Anchored by existing landmarks—the Honda Center and ARTIC transit hub—OC Vibe is part of Anaheim’s broader strategy to revitalize the Platinum Triangle into a dynamic urban district. WhatNow+13Anaheim+13Enjoy OC+13

Development Timeline

• Groundbreaking & Phase I (2023–2026): Initial construction began in 2023. The first wave, including parking structures, Market Hall, amphitheater, and urban park, is slated to welcome visitors by mid-2026. Wikipedia+2Urbanize LA+2

• Phase II (2027–2028): Plans call for reviving the Golden Bear nightclub, launching a 3,000-capacity music hall, opening a hotel, and introducing more parks and a pedestrian bridge linking ARTIC to Honda Center. Anaheim+7Wikipedia+7ocvibe.com+7

• Phase III (2029+): The final stage will bring additional residential units, a second hotel, expansive outdoor greenery, and a third parking garage. Wikipedia

Evolving Plans & Adjustments

• A 2024 development plan update expanded housing and trimmed office space in response to shifting market demands. The proposed apartment count rose to between 1,960 and 2,250 units, while total office space dropped to about 563,875 sq ft. Anaheim

Operational Leadership

• In June 2025, JLL’s The Mixx team was appointed to manage operations across OC Vibe’s commercial and common areas, reinforcing the project’s status as a world-class destination. The Samueli family's private investment is expected to generate over $10 million annually in new city revenue and spark significant job growth. midriseliving.com+13jll.com+13ocvibe.com+13

Why OC Vibe Matters

• Cultural Game-Changer: OC Vibe aims to infuse Orange County with a vibrant, downtown-style experience—365 days a year. ocvibe.com+1

• Transit Integration: Built around ARTIC, OC Vibe prioritizes walkable access, sustainable building, and connectivity—including plans for infrastructure like a new pedestrian bridge. ocvibe.com+2ocvibe.com+2

• Urban Rebirth: Part of the broader Platinum Triangle revival, ocVibe exemplifies Anaheim’s push toward high-density, mixed-use development—reinventing underutilized industrial areas into a modern urban core. Anaheim+3Wikipedia+3Wikipedia+3