Hutton Companies
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Hutton Companies is one of Southern California's leading real estate developers
, based in Orange County, California
, United States
. Founded in 1977, the Hutton Companies build state-of-the-art mixed-use, government, multi-family residential, office, retail and light industrial properties. Hutton Companies and its affiliates have owned, developed and managed a portfolio of more than 3800000 square feet (353,031.6 m²) of commercial real estate and 2,400 units of multi-family residential in Southern California..
Collectively, Hutton Development Company, Hutton Management Services, and Hutton Construction make up the Hutton Companies, representing the three H’s in the companies’ corporate logo.
As of May 2009, Hutton Development Company ranked as the 8th largest commercial developer in California by the California Real Estate Journal’s list of “California’s 2009 Leading Commercial Developers” (ranked by total square footage of properties under development as of Jan.1, 2009). At the time of publish, Hutton had 500000 square feet (46,451.5 m²) of the companies’ mixed-use master-planned community College Park (Upland, California
) under construction, totaling $152,000,000 in market value.
, the national oil company of Indonesia
. After Harold’s unexpected death in 1975 in Hong Kong
, Mrs. Hutton liquidated her international oil interests and returned home to Villa Park, CA
, in Orange County, California
.
During the late 1970’s, Hutton was primarily a venture capitalist and private equity partner in numerous real estate developments throughout the state of California. By the end of 1970’s, Hutton had evolved into a full service real estate development company and land owner.
In 1985, Mrs. Hutton retired from Hutton Companies to pursue her philanthropic work with her non-profit foundation: The Hutton Foundation. Today, the Hutton Foundation has approximately $100,000,000 in endowment and donates millions annually to the arts, health care, education, and civic causes.
has recognized Hutton’s generosity by naming several of their facilities after Hutton, including the Harold Hutton Sports Center and the Betty Hutton Williams Colonnade. The Betty Hutton Williams Medal, established in 1994, is the highest academic honor given to a Chapman University business or economics student. Additionally, Timothy A. Canova is currently Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Betty Hutton Williams Professor of International Economic Law at Chapman University
.
In addition to master-planned business communities and luxury apartments, Hutton is known for providing turnkey facilities for public agencies including development, property management and the ability to arrange entire financing packages.
40 acres (161,874.4 m²) master planned mixed-use community
. Featuring approximately 100 single-family homes, 448 luxury apartment homes and an integrated neighborhood retail center adjacent to the Claremont Colleges
.
46 acres (186,155.6 m²) master planned mixed-use community
near Orange County’s John Wayne Airport
.
With nearly 20000000 square feet (1,858,060.8 m²) of professional office space with supporting retail and restaurants.
30 acres (121,405.8 m²), Headquarters facility for Los Angeles County Recorder and Registrar of Voters totaling 260000 square feet (24,154.8 m²).
Orange County Sheriff’s Headquarters, Forensic Science Center, Environmental Management Agency, 380000 square feet (35,303.2 m²).
Real estate development
Real estate development, or Property Development, is a multifaceted business, encompassing activities that range from the renovation and re-lease of existing buildings to the purchase of raw land and the sale of improved land or parcels to others...
, based in Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Founded in 1977, the Hutton Companies build state-of-the-art mixed-use, government, multi-family residential, office, retail and light industrial properties. Hutton Companies and its affiliates have owned, developed and managed a portfolio of more than 3800000 square feet (353,031.6 m²) of commercial real estate and 2,400 units of multi-family residential in Southern California..
Collectively, Hutton Development Company, Hutton Management Services, and Hutton Construction make up the Hutton Companies, representing the three H’s in the companies’ corporate logo.
As of May 2009, Hutton Development Company ranked as the 8th largest commercial developer in California by the California Real Estate Journal’s list of “California’s 2009 Leading Commercial Developers” (ranked by total square footage of properties under development as of Jan.1, 2009). At the time of publish, Hutton had 500000 square feet (46,451.5 m²) of the companies’ mixed-use master-planned community College Park (Upland, California
Upland, California
Upland is a city in San Bernardino County, California, located at an elevation of 1,242 feet . As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 73,732, up from 68,393 at the 2000 census. It was incorporated on May 15, 1906, after previously being named North Ontario.-History and culture:Upland...
) under construction, totaling $152,000,000 in market value.
History
The Hutton Companies were founded by the late Mrs. Betty Hutton after the death of her husband, legendary entrepreneur and chemist, Harold Hutton in 1977. In 1939, the Huttons founded Refining Associates, a chemical engineering firm making special lubricants and fuels. Together, the Huttons developed oil fields throughout South East Asia after the Second World War and worked closely with PertaminaPertamina
Pertamina is an Indonesian government-owned corporation which extracts and refines the country's oil and gas reserves. It was created in August 1968 by the merger of Pertamin and Permina...
, the national oil company of Indonesia
Indonesia
Indonesia , officially the Republic of Indonesia , is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania. Indonesia is an archipelago comprising approximately 13,000 islands. It has 33 provinces with over 238 million people, and is the world's fourth most populous country. Indonesia is a republic, with an...
. After Harold’s unexpected death in 1975 in Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
, Mrs. Hutton liquidated her international oil interests and returned home to Villa Park, CA
Villa Park, California
Villa Park is a city in northern Orange County, California, near and surrounded by the City of Orange, and close to Anaheim Hills, that incorporated in 1962. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a population of 5,812, down from 5,999 at the 2000 census, achieving the status of the smallest city in...
, in Orange County, California
Orange County, California
Orange County is a county in the U.S. state of California. Its county seat is Santa Ana. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,010,232, up from 2,846,293 at the 2000 census, making it the third most populous county in California, behind Los Angeles County and San Diego County...
.
During the late 1970’s, Hutton was primarily a venture capitalist and private equity partner in numerous real estate developments throughout the state of California. By the end of 1970’s, Hutton had evolved into a full service real estate development company and land owner.
In 1985, Mrs. Hutton retired from Hutton Companies to pursue her philanthropic work with her non-profit foundation: The Hutton Foundation. Today, the Hutton Foundation has approximately $100,000,000 in endowment and donates millions annually to the arts, health care, education, and civic causes.
Philanthropy
Mrs. Hutton was a generous benefactor of education and children causes. Chapman UniversityChapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
has recognized Hutton’s generosity by naming several of their facilities after Hutton, including the Harold Hutton Sports Center and the Betty Hutton Williams Colonnade. The Betty Hutton Williams Medal, established in 1994, is the highest academic honor given to a Chapman University business or economics student. Additionally, Timothy A. Canova is currently Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Betty Hutton Williams Professor of International Economic Law at Chapman University
Chapman University
Chapman University is a private, non-profit university located in Orange, California affiliated with the Christian Church . Known for its blend of liberal arts and professional programs, Chapman University encompasses seven schools and colleges: Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media...
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Company Overview
As a long-term investment company, as well as a developer, Hutton acquires land, develops plans, secures entitlements, arranges financing and manages the construction of projects, primarily for its account and at times in conjunction with select partners or institutions.In addition to master-planned business communities and luxury apartments, Hutton is known for providing turnkey facilities for public agencies including development, property management and the ability to arrange entire financing packages.
Client Base
Companies or public agencies requiring build-to-suit commercial or industrial property, prospective investors, and individual residential or commercial tenants.Flagship Projects
- College Park, Upland/Claremont, CA
40 acres (161,874.4 m²) master planned mixed-use community
Mixed-use development
Mixed-use development is the use of a building, set of buildings, or neighborhood for more than one purpose. Since the 1920s, zoning in some countries has required uses to be separated. However, when jobs, housing, and commercial activities are located close together, a community's transportation...
. Featuring approximately 100 single-family homes, 448 luxury apartment homes and an integrated neighborhood retail center adjacent to the Claremont Colleges
Claremont Colleges
The Claremont Colleges are a prestigious American consortium of five undergraduate and two graduate schools of higher education located in Claremont, California, a city east of downtown Los Angeles...
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- Hutton Centre, Santa Ana, CA
46 acres (186,155.6 m²) master planned mixed-use community
Mixed-use development
Mixed-use development is the use of a building, set of buildings, or neighborhood for more than one purpose. Since the 1920s, zoning in some countries has required uses to be separated. However, when jobs, housing, and commercial activities are located close together, a community's transportation...
near Orange County’s John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport
John Wayne Airport is an airport in an unincorporated area in Orange County, California, with its mailing address in the city of Santa Ana, which is also the county seat, hence the International Air Transport Association airport code. The main entrance to the airport is off of MacArthur Blvd in...
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With nearly 20000000 square feet (1,858,060.8 m²) of professional office space with supporting retail and restaurants.
Public / Private Ventures
- Hutton Imperial Center, Norwalk, CA
30 acres (121,405.8 m²), Headquarters facility for Los Angeles County Recorder and Registrar of Voters totaling 260000 square feet (24,154.8 m²).
- Hutton Civic Center, Santa Ana, CA
Orange County Sheriff’s Headquarters, Forensic Science Center, Environmental Management Agency, 380000 square feet (35,303.2 m²).