Correspondence - #22 - Applicant In Support Comments

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lf,REL-ATED Bristol To'Arho!r it htay Concern- s am in support of tie proposed Related Bristol mixed -use project because of the significant economic benefits. community cnefits and add iional housing it W11 p-ovide for the City of Santa Ana for decades to come - Redeveloping the aging, auto -centric suburban shopplrg center on, South Bristol Street into a walkabte, people -first community at residences. shops, restaurants and programmed open green space WTI be a major economic boost to the City. Approximately 7,500 jobs • ill, be vea.ed. atong with an estimated 5, 0 7 milt[on in annual tax revenue to ttelp fund the expansion of services and programs throughout Santa Ana. Once bull:. noady oneithv'd of the development will be dedicated to open space with an active mix of programmed parks, open-air p".azas and pedestrian -only paseos—a sharp contrast to the asphal:-neavy shopping center that exists there today Open space on this scale in the heart of orange County is in high dernand, boat short supply, wnich is why Related Bristol is ss~cn 3 vita'= —and refreshing—alterna!N* to other urban developments_ Moreover. Santa Aria ;s central to many major employers and the City reeds more housing to retain and attract skilled wdrkers. Related Bristol will offer a d=verse mix of housing and lifestyle options that will meet this critical regional need. I believe Related Bristol is the type of Nixed -use development that City officials envisioned and advocated in the General Plan for the South Bristc". Street Corr+dor. Approval of this innovative and dynamlc project is essential to sustain Santa Ana's grovAll and prospefity for years to cone and contnbute to the ecaromic, social and cultural expansion of one of the largest, rncst imper'iant cotes in orange County 1 support Related Bristol and urge you to approve this visionary development. Thank you. ADDRESS: - J.—Yes, t am willing to speak pubiic;y as a supporter of Related Bristol.