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Exhibit 1 <br />FOSTERING MULTI -FACETED BENEFITS <br />In addition to health benefits, parks are important for their ability to support social, <br />recreational, environmental and economic benefits. The PIMP includes strategies to <br />foster the following types of benefits: <br />• Social: Parks and recreation provide opportunities to strengthen family and <br />community relationships, foster community pride, and increase community identity. <br />In addition, recreation programs have been shown to reduce loneliness in older <br />adults and seniors and prevent youth crime and violence. Aquatics and learn -to -swim <br />programs promote water safety. <br />• Recreational: Parks, facilities and programs provide the spaces and opportunities <br />to play; participate in sports; engage in fitness activities; learn new skills; embrace <br />community history, art and culture; join a team; and develop a sense of camaraderie from <br />participating in city programs and events. <br />• Environmental: Parks and open space provide important green infrastructure that <br />support the urban tree canopy, protect wildlife habitat, reduce air and water pollution, <br />provide stormwater benefits, promote biodiversity, reduced urban heat, and provide <br />other ecological benefits. <br />• Economic: Not only do quality parks and programs attract new residents and businesses <br />to cities, but facilities such as the Santa Ana Zoo also support the City's economic vitality <br />by attracting visitors to spend money nearby. Furthermore, homes nearest to parks often <br />enjoy higher property values. <br />ALIGNING WITH OTHER CITY VALUES <br />Santa Ana's parks, recreation facilities and programs also play an <br />important role in contributing to the City's vision and values. The <br />PIMP includes policies, strategies and recommended projects to <br />support City efforts to advance: <br />• Health <br />• Equity <br />• Sustainability <br />• Culture <br />• Education <br />The five elements were identified in the 2022 General Plan as the <br />core values and aspirations our residents have for our city. <br />CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION <br />