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How will the redevelopment of the Envista campus affect Costco?

Costco may open first-ever Brea location following campus redevelopment The departure of Envista Holdings Corp. from its Brea headquarters triggers the redevelopment of the 34-acre Beckman Coulter campus. This campus, which was purchased by local developer Dwight Manley for $140 million, is slated to be torn down. The resulting redevelopment plan includes the construction of the first-ever Costco for the area, alongside single-family homes.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 5
Effect
Mild positive
How direct
2 steps, all reported
When
Within months
The story
Gone quiet

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The facts so far

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  • Envista Holdings Corp. is moving its headquarters from Brea to Irvine by 2028.ocbj.com
  • The campus Envista occupies was purchased by local developer Dwight Manley for $140 million in January.ocbj.com
  • The campus is slated to be torn down and redeveloped into single-family homes and the first-ever Costco for the area.ocbj.com
  • The campus is located on part of the 34-acre Beckman Coulter campus.ocbj.com

Why it matters

For Costco, the development represents a significant opportunity to expand its physical footprint and market presence in the Brea area. The construction of the first-ever Costco in this specific area would allow the company to capture new membership revenue and increase its local visibility.

This redevelopment is part of a broader trend in Brea where large office campuses are being sold to developers for residential conversion. This shift away from corporate office space, exemplified by the sale of the Beckman Coulter campus, is changing the local economic landscape of Brea.

What we don't know yet

  • What is the projected timeline for the construction and opening of the new Costco facility?
  • What is the planned size or capacity of the new Costco location?

What would change this answer

The developer Dwight Manley secures additional funding or permits quicklyThe timeline for the new Costco facility could accelerate, making the effect more immediate.
The redevelopment plan changes to prioritize commercial space over residential unitsThe scope and certainty of the new Costco facility could increase.

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