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Relocation Plan for Santa Ana Arts Collective -- 1666 North Main, Santa Ana, California HKMMnMKMMM= The Developer acquired 100% fee simple ownership in 1666 North Main Street in Santa Ana, California. The property consists of a five -story office building totaling approximately 62,724 rentable square feet, situated on a 1 -acre site at the signalized intersection of 17th Street and Main Street. The property was constructed in 1968 of reinforced concrete panels with tinted window panels. The building was renovated in 2008 including new elevator cabs, build -out of tenant improvements for the then- anchor bank branch, new restrooms, electrical and ceiling for the 3rd Floor, tenant improvement for frill 4th floor including new restrooms, roof, energy management system with variable frequency drive, new compressors for central HVAC system, and painting and plumbing for the subterranean garage. The Developer proposes to adaptively reuse the building in order to 1) continue the trend of major investments along N. Main Street, and 2) connect the highly successful Artist Village to the south to esteemed art and cultural institutions to the north, the Bower Museum and Kidseum. With Studio 11 I as the architect, the Santa Ana Arts Collective would Adaptively Reuse a five - story office building and site, into an iconic community gallery and affordable family development designated for professional artists of all disciplines. This project would expand on the idea of using art as a tool for economic and community revitalization, by preserving affordable space for artists. In other words, this quality, affordable housing will ensure that the community is a place where art is created and not just sold, and a place where artists can afford to enjoy the benefits of revitalization for the long -term. An Arts Collective here also complements and expands on activities of the Bowers Museum and its kid - centric extension, Kidseum. The museum's philosophy is to help people learn about other cultures through their arts, and offer a greater understanding of themselves and an appreciation of the world. Similarly, through its proven partnership with nationally renowned nonprofit EngAGE, Developer's art colonies transform traditional apartment communities into vibrant centers of learning, wellness and creativity. 55A -11