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1. am in support of the proposed Related Bristol .mixed -use project because of the significant <br />economic benefits'. community benefits and additional housing itwill 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 />I support Related Bristol. and urge you to approve this visionary development <br />