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6. Implementation of the project would introduce policies and actions that address the <br /> importance of protecting the health of residents and the environment by improving air quality, <br /> reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and encouraging active transportation. <br /> 7. The project implements the SCAG Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities <br /> Strategy (RTP/SCS) land use policies related to population and housing by providing <br /> additional housing near employment centers. <br /> 8. The project facilitates the economic development of the city by promoting development that <br /> is mixed use, pedestrian friendly, transit oriented, and clustered around activity centers <br /> through new and infill residential development. Additionally, the proposed project would <br /> improve the city's jobs/housing balance by supporting development that provides housing <br /> and employment opportunities to enable people to live and work in Santa Ana. <br /> 9. Implementation of the project would coordinate air quality planning efforts to meet state and <br /> federal ambient air quality standards by considering the goals of the Climate Action Plan in <br /> all major decision on land use and public infrastructure investment and investing in low- to <br /> zero-emission vehicles. These policies also promote development that meets or exceeds <br /> standards for energy-efficient building design, and the consideration of sensitive of potential <br /> emission sources on sensitive uses. <br /> 10. The project promotes economic growth and diversity within the city. The economic prosperity <br /> element of the GPU includes policies related to improving Santa Ana's economy and its role <br /> within the region. <br /> Santa Ana General Plan Update <br /> CE 5T ac an Statement 32 — 88 2 <br /> Of ri ing onsiderations -65- 61 /Rer�0 2 1 <br />