$4B Mixed-Use Development Moves Forward in Orange County

March 13, 2026

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A new piece of the 100-acre entertainment district has been unveiled.

An aerial view of the OCVIBE, 100-acre, $4 billion mixed-use entertainment district being developed around the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. *Image courtesy of OCVIBE*

The design of a 5,000-person capacity concert hall is the latest piece of the $4 billion OCVIBE mixed-use entertainment district in Anaheim, Calif., to be unveiled as plans move forward to complete the first phase of the multi-year project in Orange County.

The Samueli family, owners of the NHL Anaheim Ducks franchise, are developing the 100-acre entertainment district through their company, Anaheim Real Estate Partners LLC. Once fully completed in 2033, OCVIBE will include 230,000 square feet of retail and dining, 1.1 million square feet of office space, two hotels with a total of 550 keys, 20 acres of public parks and plazas, and more than 2,000 residences. About 15 percent of the residential units will be designated for affordable housing.

The new district is anchored by the 18,000-person capacity Honda Center, which is currently undergoing a $1 billion transformation. Renovations are being made at the arena, which will be used as a venue during the 2028 Summer Olympics. Two new parking garages with a total of 4,500 spaces that opened in October were the first components of OCVIBE to be completed.

The transit-oriented development near Disneyland is adjacent to the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC) and has easy highway access.

In June 2025, JLL’s mixed-use management team, The Mixx, was selected to manage OCVIBE. Part of JLL’s property management division, The Mixx was formed last year to focus on the growth of complex mixed-use developments and districts across the U.S. It is led by Managing Director Sean McNamara. JLL will oversee operations, management and maintenance of OCVIBE’s expansive commercial and common areas, including The Weave office building, restaurants and retail plazas, four parking garages and the open space.

Concert hall highlights

The OCVIBE Concert Hall marks a significant step in Orange County’s efforts to be a year-round destination for touring artists and entertainment. Designed by global architecture firm Populous, the concert hall will have a flexible layout to host a variety of events, including more than 18,000 square feet of floor space, three tiers of seating and an open-air backstage courtyard. In addition to concerts, the facility could be used to host concerts, comedy shows, televised programming, award shows, speakers, sporting competitions, esport and private events.

Tina Suca, senior vice president of venue operations, said in a prepared statement artist hospitality is a key part of the design. The concert hall will have six dedicated dressing rooms, including two private artist suites, a crew kitchen and showers. She said every element, including state-of-the-art acoustics and clear sightlines, was designed to create a setting that will feel both intimate and dynamic for artists and fans.

Focus on Phase 1

The first phase of the megadevelopment is expected to open in early 2027. It will include a food- and beverage-driven market hall, public plaza, the concert hall and The Weave, a six-story, 168,137-square-foot office building. The asset will be Orange County’s first mass timber office building. The Weave, which has floorplates as large as 32,000 square feet, was designed in a U-shape to provide outdoor spaces and private balconies. Cushman & Wakefield Executive Managing Directors John Harty and Jason Ward are handling office leasing at The Weave.

The two-story, 50,000-square-foot market hall has been dubbed Katella Commons and will be positioned as a day-to-night destination. It will have 21 chefs and kitchens as well as six curated bars and lounges and three event spaces. Katella Commons will offer indoor and outdoor dining and have more than 1,000 seats.

Chef Rémi Lauvand has been tapped to lend his experience and culinary perspective to the overall development of the Katella Commons market hall. Another acclaimed chef and restaurateur, Next Food Network Star finalist Debbie Lee, will have two culinary concepts at Katella Commons.