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a <br /> O February18,2025 <br /> Y <br /> v ValerieAmezcua <br /> oG <br /> m Mayor <br /> a <br /> } City of Santa Ana <br /> f <br /> v <br /> City Council Agenda Item#17—In support of THRIVE Santa Ana,Walnut and Daisy <br /> Micro-Farm Project <br /> Dear Mayor and City Council, <br /> Please considerthis letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust,the Walnut and Daisy Micro- <br /> Farm,as part of your Public Hearing,item#17 on today's City Council Meeting agenda. <br /> City Fabrick has had the opportunity to participate on this very important project from ground breaking, <br /> through construction,to now the completion of this widely beneficial community project.As the architectural <br /> designer on this project,it is evident that this venue and public space will serve the local and surrounding <br /> community like no other of its kind.The newly built environment will provide the community an opportunityto <br /> meet,celebrate,educate,learn,laugh,and"Thrive!"In addition,the Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm has <br /> transformed this local community and has beautified its surrounding. <br /> The Walnut and Daisy Micro-Farm is the first community land trust project in the City of Santa Ana,and it <br /> embodies the City's commitment to economic development in the interest of local residents. "La Colmena," <br /> as the site was recently rebranded,will provide affordable commercial space for local,worker-owned <br /> businesses(cooperatives),for arts,and for community events and local markets. The project,awarded by the <br /> State of California's"Jobs First"initiative,has already created over35 prevailing wage construction jobs,3 <br /> affordable commercial spaces,healthy,organic produce,and community event space. <br /> The development of a community land trust in Santa Ana will also benefit the City's housing goals as stated in <br /> the City's Housing Element Program 34.1-1,and will overall contribute to economic wellbeing in the city.Thank <br /> you to the City of Santa Ana for supporting this exemplary project and others like it. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Eric Gomez <br /> Director of Building + Interior <br /> City Fabrick <br /> <br /> C00 <br /> city fabrick <br /> 1444 E 4th St, <br /> Long Beach,CA <br />