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implementation of the Project that could result in conversion of farmland to nonagricultural use of forest land to non -forest use. (Initial Study, p. 18.) This conclusion also applies, for the same reasons, to the Modified Project. 9.3 Air Quality 9.3.1 Applicable Air Quality Plans Threshold: Would the Project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? Finding: Less than significant impact. (DEIR, p. 4.2-14.) Facts in Support of Finding: As discussed in the DEIR, Projects that are consistent with the regional population, housing, and employment forecasts identified by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) are considered to be consistent with the AQMP. Here, the Project would not conflict with or obstruct implementation of the SCAQMD's 2016 Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP), which is the applicable air quality plan for the Project, because the Project is consistent with SCAG's population, housing, and employment forecasts. Notably, the 496 new multi -family units resulting from the Project would constitute a 0.6 percent increase in the total number of residential units in the City, and a 2 percent increase in the number of the multi -family residential units (5+ units) within the City. The Project's multi -family units would be within the SCAG projected growth. The housing added by the Project would also help to meet housing demands from projected employment growth in the City while maintaining a healthy vacancy rate. (DEIR, pp. 4.2-14 through 4.2-15.) Moreover, the Santa Ana and City of Orange areas are jobs -rich. The existing jobs -housing ratio is 2.06 in Santa Ana and is projected to be 2.13 in 2040. The Project would reduce the jobs -housing ratio slightly to 2.05; and to 2.11 in 2040, as shown in Section 4.9, Population and Housing, of the DEIR. The balance of jobs and housing and the bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure implemented by the Project would reduce vehicle miles traveled and the related air quality emissions, as employees could easily travel to employment opportunities within the Santa Ana and City of Orange areas. Thus, the Project would support AQMP objectives to reduce trips, promote infill development, and balance jobs and housing, and would not conflict with implementation of the AQMP. (DEIR, p. 4.2-15.) This conclusion also applies, for the same reasons, to the Modified Project. Further still, as discussed in the DEIR, the Project would not exceed any air quality standards. (DEIR, p. 4.2-15.) This conclusion also applies, for the same reasons, to the Modified Project. 9.3.2 Air Quality Standards Threshold: Would the Project violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? Finding: Less than significant impact. (DEIR, p. 4.2-15 through 4.2-16.) Facts in Support of Finding: The Project would not violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation. As detailed in DEIR Section 4.2, Air Quality, the maximum daily construction and operational emissions would not exceed any of SCAQMD's daily Resolution No. Page 25 of 76 Certification of the Magnolia at the Park EIR