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Lam in support of the proposed Related Bristol mixed -use project be of the significant <br />economic benefits, community benefits and additional housing it will provide for the City of <br />Santa. Ana for decades to come. <br />Redeveloping the. aging., auto -centric suburban shopping center on. South Bristol Street into a <br />walkable, people -first community of residences, shops, restaurants and. programmed open <br />green space will be a major economic boost to the City. <br />Approximately 7,500 jobs will be created, along with an estimated $10.7 million in annual tax <br />revenue to help fund the expansion of services and programs throughout Santa Ana. <br />Once.built, nearly one-third of the development will be dedicated to open space with an active <br />mix of programmed parks, open-air plazas and pedestrian -only paseos—a sharp contrast to the <br />asphalt -heavy shopping center that exists there today. Open space on this scale in the heart of <br />Orange County is in high demand, but short supply, which is why Related Bristol is such a <br />vital —and refreshing —alternative to other urban developments. <br />Moreover, Santa Ana is central to many major employers and the City needs more housing to <br />retain. and attract skilled Workers. Related Bristol will offer a diverse mix of housing and lifestyle <br />options that will meet this critical regional need. <br />I believe Related Bristol is the type of mixed -use development that City officials envisioned and <br />advocated in. the General Plan for the South Bristol Street Corridor. Approval of this innovative <br />and dynamic. project is essential to .sustain. Santa Ana's growth :and: prosperity for years to come <br />and contribute to the economic,. social and. cultural expansion of one of.the.largest, most <br />important cities:in Orange.County. <br />support Related Bristol and urge you to approve.this visionary development. <br />Yes, I.am willing to speak publicly as a supporter of Related Bristol. <br />