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These recent developments point to a change in state policy— both by the Legislature and the <br />Governor: local control regarding the approval of new housing development is being taken <br />away from cities where decision makers continue to bend to NIMBY opposition and deny new <br />housing. If Santa Ana wishes to retain its ability to guide development within its boundaries, it <br />would be prudent to approve housing projects that are proposed in appropriate locations. As <br />we stated in our August letter, we believe this project is appropriate for the following reasons: <br /> <br /> This project’s location is ideal for moderate density development – located on a major <br />thoroughfare between two major job centers, St. Joseph’s and Children’s Hospitals and <br />Downtown Santa Ana. It is also located across the street from the Discovery Cube <br />Science Center and similarly scaled office buildings in the area. <br /> This project will add to the revitalization of the Main Place Mall, and the residents will <br />provide a customer base for the improvements coming to this major retail center. <br /> This new housing is located in an already high-value area. Gentrification and <br />displacement are very real problems in many communities, including some Santa An a <br />neighborhoods; however this development will not demolish any existing housing or <br />displace any current residents. <br /> This project will restore activity to a currently vacant commercial site. This is precisely <br />the type of turnover we need in Orange County. The Orange County Business Council <br />released a report outlining the potential to redevelop defunct commercial sites and <br />add much-needed housing. <br /> <br />I urge you to consider all of the above factors, and despite NIMBY opposition, approve the new <br />apartment homes proposed for 2525 N. Main Street. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br />Elizabeth Hansburg <br />Elizabeth Hansburg <br />Co-Founder & Director <br />