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Orozco, Norma <br />From:Jon Desprez <jondesprez@gmail.com> <br />Sent:Tuesday, October 20, 2020 3:52 PM <br />To:eComment <br />Subject:item # 2 3rd&Broadway project <br /> <br />>> Dear Planning Commissioners and City Council: <br />>> <br />>> Subject: item # 2 3rd&Broadway project <br />>> <br />>> I am writing to request your approval for the “3rd and Broadway” project. <br />>> <br />>> This project is such a beautiful addition to the Downtown Core. The architect, Studio One Eleven, was sensitive to the <br />character of the existing Historic Downtown. They paid special attention to the historic details of the rhythm and <br />proportions of the surrounding Historic Buildings. They were able to weave in the old, while being still being honest with <br />the architecture of today. The end result is a brilliant balance. <br />>> <br />>> Carefully placing the outdoor recreation decks and balconies and gently working with the building setbacks, they <br />controlled the massing to a very comfortable scale. <br />>> <br />>> Reactivating Sycamore Street will link the north and south of the Downtown Area, creating a more pedestrian friendly <br />environment. This will also create a safer place to be. The proposed retail, residential and Hotel will be active place. The <br />North and South Downtown will no longer be blocked with a dangerously large and dark parking structure which harbors <br />a den of criminal behavior. <br />>> <br />>> The Sycamore Plaza will be an active Plaza for the residents to enjoy street fairs, artist openings and famers and flea <br />markets. Downtown will once again be a gathering place for residents and visitors as well. <br />>> The revitalization of Santa Ana is moving in a progressive direction; let’s keep that momentum going and I encourage <br />you to approve the” 3Rd and Broadway” Project. <br />> <br />> Thank you <br />> Jon Desprez <br />> <br />> <br />2 <br /> <br />