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24 SECTION VI ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY BENEFITS TO THE CITY Related Bristol at 3600 South Bristol Street September 27, 2023 Community Benefits Analysis Report www.FinanceDTA.com both during construction and during post-construction operations, to review the impact on air quality resulting from development of the Project. The report suggests a list of mitigation steps that should be adopted by the Developer to reduce the air quality impacts. Its conclusion is as follows10: “It is generally the case that an individual project of this size and nature is of insufficient magnitude by itself to influence climate change or result in a substantial contribution to the global GHG inventory. GHG impacts are recognized as exclusively cumulative impacts; there are no non-cumulative GHG emission impacts from a climate change perspective. The additive effect of Project-related GHGs would not result in a reasonably foreseeable cumulatively considerable contribution to global climate change. In addition, the proposed Project, as well as other cumulative related projects, would be subject to all applicable regulatory requirements, which would further reduce GHG emissions. The proposed Project would be consistent with the applicable GHG reduction plans, including City’s CAP, SCAG’s Connect SoCal, and the CARB Scoping Plan. As a result, the Project would not conflict with any applicable GHG reduction plans and the Project’s cumulative contribution of GHG emissions would be less than cumulatively considerable.” N Pedestrian and Bicycle-Oriented Improvements By combining residential and retail components within a 41-acre parcel, the Project will encourage pedestrian activity through the creation of a pedestrian-only green linkage that will connect major public open spaces and other uses throughout the entire Project. Bicycle mobility, including the use of scooters, is currently provided via Class II bike lanes located along South Bristol Street. Proposed South Bristol Street improvements include upgrading the southbound bike lane to a Class I bike lane, which includes a planted buffer separation between vehicular and bicycle travel lanes, in conjunction with commercial, office, and residential spaces implementing like-minded projects. Proposed West MacArthur Boulevard improvements include the construction of Class II bike lane. Community Benefits to be realized from pedestrian-oriented improvements include the following: 1. Reduction in VMT and related air quality impacts; 2. Creation of a safe environment for pedestrians, especially if the Project meets its intended goals of active day and nighttime activity; and 3. Reduction of the requirement for parking spaces to support residential and retail uses. 10 “GHG Emissions Assessment for the Related Bristol Specific Plan Project,” dated May 2023, prepared by Kimley-Horn. Exhibit 10 City Council 22 – 464 9/17/2024