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Statement of Endorsement: Wellness District and Latino Downtown <br />We, the undersigned, believe in equitable development that meets the needs of underserved communities <br />and individuals through projects, programs, and policies that are inclusive in their planning and <br />implementation, and that reduce disparities while fostering places that are healthy, vibrant, and diverse. <br />We believe in the right of these communities to remain and thrive in Santa Ana and be safe from the <br />unintended consequences of development that raise property values making the cost of living unaffordable, <br />or that change the surrounding environment to where they no longer belong. <br />We believe in the need to reclaim our streets for safe, accessible, active transportation, including walking <br />and biking, and that Complete Streets infrastructure will not displace Latino cultural businesses or Latino <br />residents. We believe in the right of underserved communities to have access to healthy local food, and <br />food production. <br />We believe in the need for a partnership amongst local business, community organizations and residents, <br />where we create a culturally relevant, community serving, accessible and affordable downtown that does <br />not displace but is inclusive of its Latino identity and people. <br />We support the recent findings of the Wellness District Market Study report, conducted by The Next <br />Practice, that describes a Latino Revival Scenario market strategy for the downtown, stating that the <br />greatest demand in the downtown is for wellness goods and services and that the largest purchasing power <br />is in the Latino resident of the surrounding central Santa Ana neighborhoods. <br />We support the proposed Wellness District Resolution and believe the following: <br />• A Wellness District in the downtown will uplift Santa Ana as a destination for food, health, <br />culture, and a family experience <br />• Affordable, culturally relevant events and community friendly locations will bring Santa Ana <br />residents, commuters and visitors downtown <br />• "Calle Cuatro" memorializes and affirms Latino history and present <br />• Community - run microfarms will replace vacant lots to provide affordable, local, healthy food for <br />residents and restaurants <br />• Economic development downtown and citywide will include everyone <br />• Through Wellness We Thrive Together <br />Name/Organizatio = 2( C�ptvJi r e si�l� q, L -(,L -AC I� f <br />Address: NQ D6i< I l c 9 r 'y sly Phone: 4 --!Y f — I -4 A <br />Email Address: <br />live in Santa Ana <br />I work in Santa Ana <br />❑ I'm a student in Santa Ana <br />I shop in Santa Ana <br />Te i (yes r No) <br />(school) <br />aesi9d7ux!ypa�IRYtu <br />C`aznfraeamieies_ <br />