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<br />Alcala, Abigail <br />From:Kaela Oakes <kaelaghassemieh@icloud.com> <br />Sent:Sunday, May <br />To:Amezcua, Valerie; Hernandez, Johnathan; eComment <br />Subject:Park for Washington Square Neighborhood <br /> Attention: This email originated from outside of City of Santa Ana. Use caution when opening attachments or links. <br />Dear Santa Ana City Council, <br />My name is Kaela Ghassemieh, and I live in Ward 5 in the Washington Square neighborhood. I am writing to urge you to <br />prioritize the acquisition of the proposed park site in our community. <br />Washington Square is a vibrant, family-oriented neighborhood, but it currently lacks a dedicated park or accessible <br />green space. As a parent of a young child, this is something we feel every day. There are no nearby places for children to <br />safely play, for families to gather, or for neighbors to connect outdoors. <br />Creating a park here would directly support the City’s Parks Master Plan goal of 1.5 acres per 1,000 residents, and <br />provide much-needed open space for over 2,000 residents. It would improve quality of life, support children’s <br />development, and strengthen the sense of community that already exists in our neighborhood. <br />This is also a time-sensitive opportunity. With the property now being marketed to developers and the potential for <br />increased residential density, there is a real risk that this land will be lost to development before the City can act. While <br />housing has its place, this particular site represents a rare chance to create lasting public benefit in a neighborhood that <br />is currently underserved when it comes to parks. <br />I respectfully urge you to: <br /> Prioritize this property for acquisition <br /> Allocate funding in the upcoming budget <br /> Act quickly to secure this space for a neighborhood park <br />Washington Square residents strongly support this project, and many of us are deeply concerned about losing this <br />opportunity. A park would serve current families and future generations in a meaningful and lasting way. <br />Thank you for your time and consideration. <br />Sincerely, <br />Kaela Ghassemieh <br /> <br />Washington Square Resident <br /> <br /> <br />Kaela Ghassemieh <br /> <br />1 <br />