Community, civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday for the groundbreaking of The Carina, a new multifamily residential community at 2828 N. Mainplace Dr. that will bring 408 apartments to Mainplace in Santa Ana. Developed by Lowe, in partnership with MainPlace owner Affinius and owner/operator Centennial, The Carina is part of the continued evolution of MainPlace into a mixed-use destination.
Also taking shape is the new MainPlace Culinary District, a 1.25-acre dining and gathering destination that will introduce locally curated culinary concepts and serve as a new gateway into the shopping center at Center Court. The district will serve as a natural connection between the shopping center and the surrounding residential communities as MainPlace continues its transformation into a mixed-use destination…