Item 26 - Public Hearing Regarding Bristol Project

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EIRELATED Bristol To Whom at May Concern. I am in support of the proposed RelaIed Bristol crux-ed-use pFoject lb"isuse of the signifiC4111 economic benefits, Comm unity benafits and add ilional housing it will provide for the City of ante Ana fga decades to dome Redeveloping tho aging. auto-Cenlric suburban shoppirig center on South Bristol Street into s walkable. People -hrst cemmunity of residences, shops, restaurants ana programmed open gram space will be a major $Cbr,gmic troost to the City. Appmximately 7.500 jobs will 4e created, alono with an estimated $10.7 million ir1 annual tax revenue to help fund the expansion of servicfts aryl programs throughout Santa Area. once built_ nearly One -Third of the developrinam wall be dedicated to op -en space with are active mix of programmed park,5. open-air plazas and pade$drian -on ly pasao$—a sharp contrast to' the -asphaft•heawyr -shopping canner Ihat exists there today_ Open, Space on thi9 safe in the heart of Orange Counly is in high demand, I:iwt short supply. whi ch is why Related Bristol is !�uq;h a vital—arO refreshin ltarnaiive to other urban developments. MoreoYer_ Sa n to Ana is certilral to many manor employers and the Uyr lnee05 more houis ing 10 relain and attract Wiled workers. Related MsLol will offer a diverse mix of housing and lifestyle options thal will meet this critical rag,onaf need. I believe Related Bristol is the tyPe or mixed -use developrmenj That City ofjlciai; envisbned and advocated in the General Plan for the South BfiSICII Sheet Corridor. Approval of this Innovative and dyRamic project is essential to su slain Sa nta Ana's. growlh q n d prospenty for years to cafe and corttribute to the e17,904)mic. social and cOural Oparnsiort -of one of the largest, rnost important cities irk Orange County. I Support Rel.91ed Bristol and ur-ge you to awrove thi s vi5iona ry deve lopmen t. Thy r<k you. 4YOS, I am willing to speak putdicly+ as a supporter of Regaled Bristol.