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6.0 ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED ACTION 6.1 No Project The "no project" alternative would leave the project site in its existing condition which is characterized by declining conmercial uses. This alternative would reserve the project area for future redevelopment options. Any adverse environmental impacts that may be associated with demolition, rehabilitation and development of the proposed project would be avoided by the "no project" alternative. Existing businesses would not be required to relocate or participate in the redevelopment process. However, the "no project" alternative would result in the social and economic consequences of continued deteriorating conditions with the Redevelopment Area. Although the alternative of "no project" would serve to eliminate any adverse impacts of the project (i.e., traffic, noise, air quality), the integration and interdependence of the redevelopment .1 objective of the Redevelopment Plan is such that this alternative would eliminate these intended beneficial effects. Allowing the existing development on the site to remain and continue to deteriorate could have serious aesthetic, social, and economic consequences for the land owners, tenants, patrons and the City. According to the Redevelopment Plan, the proposed project is in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the people of the City of Santa Ana. 6.2 Alternative Location Some of the uses proposed by the project could be located at an alternative project location. Obviously, rehabilitation of the Fashion Square Center would be site specific, but the proposed office, retail and hotel rooms could be located elsewhere in the City. There are other sites in the City of Santa Ana, including locations within the City's redevelopment area, available for the type of development for the project site. I I 199