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Statement of Endorsement: lNefiness District and Latino Downtown <br />We, the undersigned, believe In equitable development that meets the needs of undenervati communitleL <br />and individuals through projects, programs, anti policies that are tnduslive In their planning and <br />lm piamerwtation, and thei. reduce disparifies while fostering places that are heaithio, vibrant, and dtversa. <br />'Ate believe in the right of these communities to remain and thrive in Santa Ana a:nd be safe from the <br />unintended consequences of develerornant that raise prop+arty values making the east of living; ureffordathp,. <br />or that change the surrounding environment ta,where they no longer baiong.. <br />We believe In the reed to re,dalotrt our streets, for safe, accessible, .active transportation, including walking <br />and biking, and that Complete Streets infrastructure will not dlspiaoe Latina culturai businesses or Lattro, <br />residaewtts. We believe- In the right of underserved communities to have access to heafthy lacaf food, and <br />food production. <br />We believe In the need far a partnership amongst local bushes_, community organizations and tesldents, <br />',bene we create a culturally relasranfi, comrtmunkeseirving, accessible and affaideble dowmogvn that does <br />not displam but is inclusive of Its Latina ldantlty and people. <br />We support the recent findings of the waffness ONtrict Market Study report, conducted by The Next <br />pra tlee, that damrkbes a Ls Nno Aeutivul dcenurr£ra market strategy for kite down icj n, steing that the <br />greatest damand In the downtown is forw,veflness goads and sezvites end that time largest purchasing pow& <br />is fn th e f atop resident of tW a surrounding central Santa A rct rtalgh borhaads. <br />Otte sapirwt the proposed Wellness District P&salutlon and believe. the followin <br />, A N aliness District in the downtown will uplift Santa Ana as a destination For food, health,. <br />culture, and afamily okperieince <br />. Aftotdable, culturally relevant events and cornosunaty friendly locations wip bring Santa Ana. <br />residents, carnmutersa,nd visitors downtown <br />"Gaf a, Cu stro" memorializes and Affirms Latina history and present <br />Community - run araicae farms trolll replace vacant Tats to provide affordable, local, healthy food for <br />residents and restaurants <br />Ecanomic development donvrita m and chinvide uAll Include everyone <br />Th rough Wellness We Thrive Together <br />e1+a GtrunSQitan, Ph.D., 14. P.H. czogitw= in _c Realzh, JCC <br />Address: 553 Rest ?91tason f�ri: nm' <br />LnatlAddrasa.'-Ziar3e:.e.;=gns2iteni`�tavi.ecu <br />1 I the In Santa ,Ana U I'm a student In Santa lova <br />City, Noisvlre, Ci? 32'£97 <br />phone: get-a"2y,-05' 1 Text Yes or No) <br />1 1 work lin Santa Ana ¢ 1 shop lin Santa Ana 13 l worship Santa Ana,, <br />Mace of wu[sr5txip <br />tueding pioala4Y;x <br />to anmuaaatles <br />i� <br />