Item 26 - Public Hearing Regarding Bristol Project

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■RELATED Bristol To Whom It May Concern 1 am in support of the proposed Related Bristol mixed•use project because of the significant economic benefits, community benefits and add tional musing it wii proviae for the City of Santa Ana for decades to come Redeveloping the aging, suto-centric suburban shopping center on South Bnstol Street into a walkable, people -first community of residences. shops, restaurants and programmed open green space 411 be a major economic boost to the City Approximately 7.500 jobs will be created along with an estimated $10 7 million in annual tax revenue to help fund the expansion of services and programs throughout Santa Ana. Once built. nearly one-third of the deve�opment w4l be dedicated to open space with an active mix of programmed parks, open-air plazas and pedestrian -only paseos—a sharp contrast to the asphalt -heavy shopping center that exists there today. Open space on this scale in the heart of Orange County is in high demand, but short supply which is why Related Srstd is such a vital—ard refreshing —alternative to other urban developments Moreover. Santa Ana is centre+ to many major employers and the City needs more housing to retain and attract skilled wirers. Related Bristol wits offer a diverse mix of housing and lifestyle options that wit meet this critical regional need I believe Related Bristol is the type of mixed -use deve'.oprnent that City officia's envisioned and advocated in the General Plan for the South Bristol Street Corridor. Approval of this innovative and dynamic project is essential to sustain Santa Ana's growth and prospe*ity for years to come and contribute to the economic, social and culural expansion of one of the largest, most important cities in Orange County I support Related Bristol and urge you to approve this visionary development Thank you. IAsrE. M t C.Y� i\m( EMAIL m �' ADORERS: 1 S' Y Yes. I &M Wiring to speak oublicly as a supporter of Related Bristol.