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Ha -boi Mixed Use T21'r Go ndoi Plan Plan Summary A combination of vacant and underutilized land, bus rapid transit (BIRD investments, future fixed guideway facilities, and desirable freeway and regional access make Harbor Boulevard an ideal candidate for reinvestment and new development opportunities. The City reevaluated zoning designations along transit corridors throughout Santa Ana W expand land use options and establish an urban fabric that takes advantage of these transportation improvements. The Harbor Mixed Use Transit Corridor Plan (Harbor Corridor Plan) lays the foundation for a more livable and sustainable corridor by creating zaning to allow for new housing and mixed -use development opportunities, providing development flexibility to meet market demands, using a multimodal approach to circulation, and creating a stronger Identify for the area. The Harbor Corridor Plan could lead to the addition of new retail stores, restaurants, office buildings, hotels, museums, and housing options in a more walkable, safe, and attractive environment. ultimately, the Harbor Corridor Plan creates a land use and development framework to support from 1,700 to 4,600 residential units and 2 million square feet of commercial and employment space. Table 1 -1. Summary of Existing and Projected Land Uses Existing Conditions (2013) 1,954,000 739 Potential Change 14,000 L- 987 -3,884 Guiding Principles 1. Expanded development opportunities that respond to transit investments The Harbor Corridor Plan creates the zoning necessary to take advantage of the regional and local transit investments made along and around Harbor Boulevard. The Plan upends development options to include residential alongside or Integrated into a mix of nonresidential uses. A variety of building types and frontages are envisioned for Me Specific Plan area, with higher density uses supported at specific transit nodes and lower densities serving as a transition to the existing residential neighborhoods adjacent to the corcidor. Increasing residential and mixed -use development opportunities along the corridor also creates new activity throughout the day and adds eyes on the street, resulting in a more vibrant and safe atmosphere for corridor users. h gg �pyQ 2. A variety of safe and efficient travel choices The Harbor Corridor Plan emphasizes a sustainable approach consistent with the City's Go Local Transit Vision, which aims to link downtown, employment centers, educational facilities, and expanded housing choices. The land use plan is largely centered on the new bus rapid transit (BRIT) services that augment local bus service along Harbor Boulevard and Westminster Avei Street. The land use plan also anticipates future transit stops for the fixed guideway system that will run along the Pacific Electric right-of-way and link to Me Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center in downtown. Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities and linkages are another cornerstone of robust transportation network. The Harbor Corridor Plan recognizes how building form can affect the pedestrian and bicycle network and encourages a variety of designs to create a comfortable environment for walking and biking. New street layouts facilitate safe bicycle and pedestrian travel along Harbor Boulevard and efficient connections to the regional bicycle network, including the Santa Ana River Trail. The Harbor Corridor Plan continues to recognize the important role Harbor Boulevard plays in circulating vehicular traffic through the region by maintaining Me number of traffic lanes and encouraging consolidated vehicular access points along Me corridor. 3. Economic vitality and new opportunities for businesses and residents The Harbor Corridor Plan seeks to build on the previous mission to create a strong and viable commercial district supported by safe and well - maintained adjacent neighborhoods. The Harbor Corridor Plan creates a flexible development framework that expands commercial and employment options in the Specific Plan area. 1 -2 11A-13 City, of Santa Ana l Milk 1� h gg �pyQ 2. A variety of safe and efficient travel choices The Harbor Corridor Plan emphasizes a sustainable approach consistent with the City's Go Local Transit Vision, which aims to link downtown, employment centers, educational facilities, and expanded housing choices. The land use plan is largely centered on the new bus rapid transit (BRIT) services that augment local bus service along Harbor Boulevard and Westminster Avei Street. The land use plan also anticipates future transit stops for the fixed guideway system that will run along the Pacific Electric right-of-way and link to Me Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center in downtown. Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities and linkages are another cornerstone of robust transportation network. The Harbor Corridor Plan recognizes how building form can affect the pedestrian and bicycle network and encourages a variety of designs to create a comfortable environment for walking and biking. New street layouts facilitate safe bicycle and pedestrian travel along Harbor Boulevard and efficient connections to the regional bicycle network, including the Santa Ana River Trail. The Harbor Corridor Plan continues to recognize the important role Harbor Boulevard plays in circulating vehicular traffic through the region by maintaining Me number of traffic lanes and encouraging consolidated vehicular access points along Me corridor. 3. Economic vitality and new opportunities for businesses and residents The Harbor Corridor Plan seeks to build on the previous mission to create a strong and viable commercial district supported by safe and well - maintained adjacent neighborhoods. The Harbor Corridor Plan creates a flexible development framework that expands commercial and employment options in the Specific Plan area. 1 -2 11A-13 City, of Santa Ana