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ORELATED <br />Bristol <br />To. Whom It May Concern.- <br />1. <br />Redeveloping: the aging, auto -centric suburban shopping center on South. Bristol Street into a <br />walkable, people -first comm.unity: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 />I. support Related Bristol and urge you to approve this visionary development <br />