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INTRODUCTION 1 1 Guiding Principle 3: Promote a Diverse Mixture of Uses. New development should incorporate a mixture of residential, commercial, office, hospitality, and other uses to create a vibrant tapestry of users throughout all times of the day and night. No longer defined by a dependence on traditional anchor stores, malls are adapting to the ever -changing trends in the way that consumers approach commercial retail. Traditional retailers are adapting to the demands of today's consumers, leading to new concepts being created to give the consumer a unique and enjoyable experience. Additionally, creating diverse hubs allows for housing, employment, and entertainment opportunities to be within comfortable walking distance of each other, minimizing the need for vehicles and decreasing the number of peak traffic trips in the region around MainPlace. MainPlace Mall will benefit from an infusion of an eclectic mixture of experiences and uses. The design of new development within the area should be flexible to support a number of different uses over time as the area continues to adapt to changing trends. This will ensure that the Specific Plan area is able to continue to be successful and allow the creativity of the market to bring in a number of potential future uses. TTT Guiding Principle 4: Enhancing the North Santa Ana Cultural Experience. The City of Santa Ana is experiencing growth in many areas. This is especially prevalent along Main Street, a major backbone street connecting much of Santa Ana. As a part of this growth, future development within the Specific Plan area will serve to complement nearby cultural assets such as the Bowers Museum and Discovery Science Center, both of which are in close proximity to MainPlace. This collection of cultural and educational icons will allow for opportunities to promote the history of Santa Ana. This may happen within the Specific Plan area through an emphasis on learning exhibitions, public art, community events, and culturally relevant open space programming. It is important that the MainPlace Specific Plan area promote a diversity of creative and cultural expression. Development within the Specific Plan area will enhance the already strong reputation of the North Main Street area as a cultural hub within Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana is historically a culturally rich and diverse place and the redevelopment of MainPlace will further enhance the area's existing cultural resources. MAINPLACE SPECIFIC PLAN 1 1-12