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October 16, 2023 Dear Commissioners or Councilmembers, As residents of Santa Ana, we believe Santa Ana is a special city, a place with a long history of influence and importance in the heart of Orange County. We moved here five years ago and bought a home in the Metro Classic neighborhood. We look forward to the potential improvements of amenities in the visionary Related Bristol development to go into our area. With each presentation we heard, our excitement and belief has grown about what the project will become as a community space to gather with friends, play in the park, or dine in the evening. We are excited for the addition of parks, plazas, and green open space, where people, not cars, are the priority. This pedestrian -friendly village with a mix of shops, grocery store, restaurants, cafes, and outdoor spaces is just a short walk or bike ride for many of us who live in the area. For cycling enthusiasts like us, the landscaped setbacks and protected bike lanes on the major thoroughfares around the project will add to our desire to visit Related Bristol often and safely. A strong sense of community and culture as well as the ability to connect with friends, are important ingredients that contribute to quality of life and to the decision of where we want to live. The thoughtful, inclusive, and sustainable design of the project will greatly enhance the lifestyle and attractiveness of living in south Santa Ana and create a new model for future growth throughout our city. We consider the addition of this development as a major perk to where we live and should increase the value of our home moving forward. As a couple who invested in Santa Ana and simply want the very best for our city in the years ahead, we urge you to support the Related Bristol project. Thank you, Michael Collins Astrid and Michael Collins (Metro Classic Neighborhood Residents) Santa Ana, CA 92604