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Statement of Endorsement: Wellness District and Latino Downtown We, the undersigned, believe in equitable development that meets the needs of underserved communities and individuals through projects, programs, and policies that are inclusive in their planning and implementation, and that reduce disparities while fostering places that are healthy, vibrant, and diverse. We believe in the right of these communities to remain and thrive in Santa Ana and be safe from the unintended consequences of development that raise property values making the cost of living unaffordable, or that change the surrounding environment to where they no longer belong. We believe in the need to reclaim our streets for safe, accessible, active transportation, including walking and biking, and that Complete Streets infrastructure will not displace Latino cultural businesses or Latino residents. We believe in the right of underserved communities to have access to healthy local food, and food production. We believe in the need for a partnership amongst local business, community organizations and residents, where we create a culturally relevant, community serving, accessible and affordable downtown that does not displace but is inclusive of its Latino identity and people. We support the recent findings of the Wellness District Market Study report, conducted by The Next Practice, that describes a Latina Revival Scenario market strategy for the downtown, stating that the greatest demand in the downtown is for wellness goods and services and that the largest purchasing power is in the Latino resident of the surrounding central Santa Ana neighborhoods. We support the proposed Wellness District Resolution and believe the following: • A Wellness District in the downtown will uplift Santa Ana as a destination for food, health, culture, and a family experience • Affordable, culturally relevant events and community friendly locations will bring Santa Ana residents, commuters and visitors downtown • "Calle Cuatro" memorializes and affirms Latino history and present • Community - run microfarms will replace vacant lots to provide affordable, local, healthy food for residents and restaurants • Economic development downtown and citywide will include everyone Through Wellness We Thrive Together Name/Organization L� r I 110 Address: `)o U r 1 I ' ii'A. )U l"iI-� I o))��Sail{ q alnrphone: 1 I �-' `� Z` � �- Email Address: LDPVE2C' 1IkhYVO t�a�i�1 AL(L` o°c/(Text:(Yens rNo 99 hive in Santa Ana 19 I'm a student in Santa Ana 4� (school) Od I work in Santa Ana U7 I shop in Santa Ana BuRding Healthy communities