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C RELATED <br />Bristol <br />To Whom It May Concern.: <br />I am writing this letter of support for the proposed Related Bristol mixed -use development.because of the <br />important economic and community benefits it will provide the businesses and residents in South Santa Ana_ <br />Asia tenant of the existing shopping center;.) believe Related Bristol with is vibrant mixof apartments; shops, <br />restaurants, services and highly programmed outdoor green spaces will become an exciting catalyst for <br />overdue change. The current center is a half century old and many tenants agree it sorely needs a fresh, more <br />walkable look.and feel of an urban village to better serve the growing local community and attract new <br />customers from Santa Ana and across the region. <br />Related:Bristol will also address the ongoing concerns of safety and security, two high priorities for local <br />business: owners and residents alike. The Related Bristol developer has discussed publicly. locating a <br />substation for. the. Santa Ana Police Department at the project to help officers respond more quickly to public <br />safety issues in the immediate area. <br />Also, being discussed. is the. need for a community center or meeting space that would be part of the project for <br />use by Related Bristol businesses and.residents as well:as local neighborhood groups and organizations. <br />Both of these ideas are important, and along with the project's significant economic benefits, including 7,600 <br />new jobs and a dramatic increase in tax revenue for Santa Ana, could become realities with the approval of <br />Related Bristol: This is why I strongly support this. development. <br />The project developer has met with nearly all the existing tenants about their business needs going forward <br />and.many have expressed a desire to be part of Related Bristol's future, one that promises to transform the <br />current auto -centric center into a new pedestrian friendly hub for retail, services and dining: <br />More than ever, people want.safe, secure public places to gather to shop, enjoy life, connect with each other <br />and build community. This. is why I urge you. to consider the positive and much -needed benefits of. Related. <br />Bristol. and approve this project. <br />Thank you., <br />