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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCORRESPONDENCE - 75ASalas, Diana From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Attachments: Dear Ms. Daisy Gomez, Lynnete Guzman <lynnete@saascoalition.org> Tuesday, March 03, 2020 9:16 AM eComment thrivesantaana@gmail.com; Kristopher Fortin Support for agenda item 75A 0320.SAAS THRIVE LOS Walnut Daisy.pdf Please accept our letter of support for today's city council meeting agenda item 75A. Santa Ana Active Streets, community coalition, is in support of the Disposition Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information. Best regards, Lynnete Guzman Chair I Santa Ana Active Streets ✓A r tANiA ANA ACTIVE SiPFEit March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor My name is Lynnete Guzman, and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. Santa Ana Active Streets Coalition (SAAS) is a coalition of residents and community partners that aim to cultivate diverse community participation in creating a safe and accessible environment for active transportation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana is at a pivotal moment at this time. The City of Santa Ana has begun various strategic initiatives to make it safer for residents to walk, bike, and be mobile through multi -modal options. Yet, the city needs to promote land development patterns that will make the area healthier and support the large population of those who walk and bike in our community. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much -needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for local economic growth in Santa Ana. Sincerely, Lynnete Guzman Chair Santa Ana Active Streets Orozco, Norma From: Maria Ruvalcaba <maria.ru91@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 2:30 PM To: eComment Cc: thrivesantaana@gmail.com Subject: Item 75A Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor, My name is Maria and I both live and work in Santa Ana. I am writing in support of Item 75A to support THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, and CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of the residents. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, Maria R.G. Salas, Diana From: Maria Ruvalcaba <maria.ru91@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 2:30 PM To: eComment Cc: thrivesantaana@gmail.com Subject: Item 75A Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor, My name is Maria and I both live and work in Santa Ana. I am writing in support of Item 75A to support THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, and CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of the residents. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, Maria R.G. Salas, Diana From: Nancy Mejia <nmejia@latinohealthaccess.org> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 2:36 PM To: eComment Cc: Pulido, Miguel; Villegas, Juan; Iglesias, Cecilia; Penaloza, David; Solorio, Jose; Bacerra, Phil; Sarmiento, Vicente Subject: Support for Item 75A Attachments: Item75A_DDATHRIVE_LOS_LHA 3.3.20.pdf Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, On behalf of Latino Health Access, I am attaching a letter of support for approval of Item 75A on tonight's council agenda: DDA for 1901 W Walnut St and 99-yr ground lease. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, Nancy Mejia, MPH, MSW Director of Community Engagement and Advocacy Programs Latino Health Access 450 W 4th St, Suite 130 Santa Ana, CA 92701 P: 714-542-7792 ext 1021 F: 714-542-4853 nmej ia0latinoh e alth acc ess. o rg 4Si;p¢msi T�fe fan power. fJ your oontrAnA lno will duppoxt buf wort to ront11111G cre"Flis. Ilealtl,iee Sg7nmonitivo, http://www.latinoheaIthaccess.ore/givingclub/ 4.50 West Fourth Street Suite 130 Santa Ana, CA 92.701 Ph: 71 A-542.7192 fog: 714-a42-4853 IaFirrzrhenClhnre�ss,orcd March 3, 2020 Re: City Council Meeting Agenda Item 75A Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: I am submitting this letter on behalf of Latino Health Access to express full support of THRIVE Santa Ana's proposal to develop a micro -farm on 1001 W. Walnut Ave. As an organization that has served the Santa Ana community for over 26 years, we continue to see the value of converting vacant public land into community -driven projects that meet local needs and activate neighborhood leadership to improve wellness and quality of life. We ask that you approve Item 75A: the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project and a 99-year ground lease, The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project is a win -win all around for the community, the city, and THRIVE. The concept was designed in partnership with local community residents and by engaging area neighbors in the planning process. It will meet needs that the city has acknowledged and set out to address in city plans and community engagement efforts throughout the last ten years, such as much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. We look forward to the Walnut and Daisy project as it will be much more than a micro - farm. It will be an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the community land trust (CLT) model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. As a founding member of the THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, we wholeheartedly support the execution of a 99-year lease to develop the current vacant lot into a micro -farm. We encourage you to approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT stewardship of the land. The importance of community stewardship and ownership in building community wealth has been studied and proven more; let's take this opportunity to establish a framework for locally -driven economic growth in Santa Ana that also promotes health, wellbeing, and intergenerational leadership. Sincerely, Nancy Mej a, MPH, MS Director of Community agement & Advocacy Programs rim eiiaga,latinohealthaceess.org PREVENTION EDUCATION ACTION Orozco, Norma From: Evelyn Torres <evelyn.torres0224@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 3:27 PM To: eComment Cc: thrivesantaana@gmail.com Subject: Item 75A Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor, My name is Evelyn Torres and I am a youth resident of Santa Ana. I am writing in support of item 75A to support THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc, for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, and CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of the residents. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for a real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you in advance for your time Sincerely, Evelyn Torres March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is MAKtCE_L k and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is Ka Mon / 40t.%li , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, 2 4 March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is Y- r' / ) j 0 Z_a and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (Cl_ ) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, Ma.�—c March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: it My name is l Y 1 (/il A I (� Cl�,_, and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community lan"Utt ust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity forthe City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Since' March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor. My name is Es4?"r and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor, My name is Maria and I both live and work in Santa Ana. I am writing in support of Item 75A to support THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro - Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, and CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of the residents. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, Maria R.G. As CLUE, we educate, organize, and mobilize the faith community to accompany workers and their families in their struggle for good jobs, dignity, and justice. C LU r March 3, 2020 Honorable Santa Ana City Council Members and Mayor: Clergy & Laity United For Economic Justice Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) is writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting Board of Directors development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. We urge you Rabbi Dr. Aryah Cohen today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE American Jewish University Chair Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year Mary Stancavage lease. Meditation Coalition Chair As people of faith and conscience, our calling is to build a more just, equitable, and Derek Smith UFCW 324 sacred society. In Proverbs(31.9) we are reminded of our responsibility to "Speak up, Treasurer judge righteously, champion the poor and the needy." I strongly support THRIVE in their Shakeel Syed work to make a difference in the lives of working families in Santa Ana through American tar Muslims for Palestine Secretary Secretary community -centered development. Vivian Rothstein Santa Monica CLUE Committee The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model Chair of Personnel sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart Michael Soto land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are NUHW Chair of Development using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. Rev. Jim Conn United Methodist Church (Ret.) CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, Rabbi Dr. Stephen J. Einstein especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed Congregation S'nai Tzedek other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure C Rev. Sarah Halverson- homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, Fairview Community Church developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. Betty Hung, Esq. UCLA Labor Center The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, Griselda Mariscal economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational SEIU-UHW gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property Glynndana Shevlin Disney Worker, UNITE HERE 11 values, tax benefits to the Cityas a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of p v participants. Bishop Mary Ann Swenson United Methodist Church (RetJ Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The Ali Twelni Teamsters Local2010 importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and Rev. Gary Williams accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Saint Mark Methodist Church Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Staff Michelle Sayler, J.D. Thank you. Executive Director Jeremy Arnold Program Dlmctor Rev. Rebecca Byur Development Director Sincerely, Rev. Juan Carlos Durruthy Faith -Rooted Organizer Lucere Garcia Faith -Rooted organizer Ashley Gonzales Falth-Rooted Organizer David Jalmes Jeremy Arnold Faith -Rooted Organizer Faster Cue JnMarle Program Director Faith -Rooted Organizer Kevin Johnson Operations Manager Adam Overton Faith -Rooted Organizer Guillermo Torres 464 Lucas Ave 9202 a lAes Angeles. CA 911017 a 213-Ol-3740 a www.tleejuslice.0rg a Printed louse ni..-.w, ,.F T.....a­e City Fabrick March 3, 2020 Mayor and City Council CITY OF SANTA ANA 20 Civic Center Plaza Santa Ana, CA 92701 RE: Walnut+ Daisy Urban Farm Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers, I am writing this letter to express my support, on behalf of City Fabrick, for the City Council approval of the disposition and development agreement with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. and a ninety-nine year ground lease for the development of a microfarm at 1901 Walnut Avenue. This is an incredible opportunity to support community efforts to build self-sustaining economic development while addressing local food insecurity by repurposing under-utilized publicly owned property. City Fabrick is a nonprofit urban design studio dedicated to reshaping communities in need through collaborative public interest design, planning, policy development, and advocacy. City Fabrick has been working in Santa Ana since our inception and have collaborated extensively with THRIVE to develop the vision for the microfarm. City Fabrick plans on continuing to support THRIVE as part of the project by facilitating community outreach and engagement while continuing design development through permitting and construction. As invested members of this community in the sustainability of the Santa Ana, and an organization with extensive experience supporting local economic development and food security, we enthusiastically support the microfarm project being proposed by THRIVE, and the City's collaboration and contribution through the DDA. For additional information on our partnership, fell free to contact me at brian@cityfabrick.org or 562.901.2128 with any questions. Sincerely, & q Q Brian Ulaszewski, LEED AP City Fabrick Executive Director V SANTA ANA ACTIVE STREETS March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor My name is Lynnete Guzman, and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. Santa Ana Active Streets Coalition (SAAS) is a coalition of residents and community partners that aim to cultivate diverse community participation in creating a safe and accessible environment for active transportation in Santa Ana. Santa Ana is at a pivotal moment at this time. The City of Santa Ana has begun various strategic initiatives to make it safer for residents to walk, bike, and be mobile through multi -modal options. Yet, the city needs to promote land development patterns that will make the area healthier and support the large population of those who walk and bike in our community. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much -needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for local economic growth in Santa Ana. Sincerely, Lynnete Guzman Chair Santa Ana Active Streets March 3, 2020 44 Re: City Council Meeting Agenda Item 75A LAT1N© AHEkTH Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: CCESSI am submitting this letter on behalf of Latino Health Access to express full support of 450 West Fourth Street THRIVE Santa Ana's proposal to develop a micro -farm on 1901 W. Walnut Ave. As an organization that has served the Santa Ana community for over 26 years, we continue to Suite 130 see the value of converting vacant public land into community -driven projects that meet Santa Ana, CA 92701 local needs and activate neighborhood leadership to improve wellness and quality of life. Ph: 714-542.7792 We ask that you approve Item 75A: the Disposition and Development Agreement Fax: 714-542-4853 (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project lotinohealthoccess.or9 and a 99-year ground lease. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project is a win -win all around for the community, the city, and THRIVE. The concept was designed in partnership with local community residents and by engaging area neighbors in the planning process. It will meet needs that the city has acknowledged and set out to address in city plans and community engagement efforts throughout the last ten years, such as much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. We look forward to the Walnut and Daisy project as it will be much more than a micro - farm. It will be an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the community land trust (CLT) model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. As a founding member of the THRIVE Santa Ana Community Land Trust, we wholeheartedly support the execution of a 99-year lease to develop the current vacant lot into a micro -farm. We encourage you to approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT stewardship of the land. The importance of community stewardship and ownership in building community wealth has been studied and proven more; let's take this opportunity to establish a framework for locally -driven economic growth in Santa Ana that also promotes health, wellbeing, and intergenerational leadership. Sincerely, l� r I Y. V Itl Nancy Mej a, MPH, MS Director of Community Eiigagement & Advocacy Programs nme iQlatinohealthaccess.ore PREVEKNON EDUCATION ACTION TEMPLO � CALVARIa .Un:y ramwi. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. 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A/ 27 Z— , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is b" .mmki' _,and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerel /r March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: �/ My name is 51 TI 1 6 �-J G �,A._ and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the.CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. ( 5" - *,4; 14'�' 94__� March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name i �i i Cll 11 � , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3. 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is 1-5ve�4h GbIrcaac\ , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, a, the fist community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, theJrst comlQ anity land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is G h Ici both & qr c i ci , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is I s a ewl(ipt l e 7 and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is T—� I QZ l0t / ti ti J \ Z and I am writing this latter in imnnrt of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: i My name is �� ��n Y � OW Iyy\r)l and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. erely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is l o o Z!�'(ngnde 7, , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, — --- March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is 116 1-0 6A-Kt5k , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTS outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTS bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is {l60<1 - U�GL�50r and I am writinn this Ipttar in siinnnrt of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. ly, March 3. 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: I- (J My name is Pam 0 fit— I ` 1 At�G-CL . and I am writino this letter in suouort of THRIVE Santa Ana, thel first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is Lu p p iqn IAA 'i r-0-2 , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, r March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is (Ae-yka C_ZiUCCACI , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first cormunity land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincere yy,, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is KA10.e lci_0 '01(/� , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is 6✓ L. IVvW and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first co unity land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is 9 U(AA 6 J Aend I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is J0 0)- e� N r-dV V q ,.and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. S' cerelly,,Pq� /�j March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is -lam a-Y 6a r-.a 1ra_rte_111 and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is a n and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana, The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is M 0-9i6 f'L2Lht1//sy and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land frust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together. residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Si cerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is 37oQ' ZQEL and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials - something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, --6A- &Q'a� March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is _&Vr1\" FLk: L\-KCA- , and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first bommunity land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely, March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is r-_.o 0_- L e_ I XeLl nd I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CIL i n Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. 1 urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is `V io a "' °" V\ ` and I am writinn this lattpr in snnnnrtof THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Sincerely f March 3. 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: Myna e is � I I mo" and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition Development and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including.a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. Since March 3, 2020 Dear Santa Ana City Council and Mayor: My name is W and I am writing this letter in support of THRIVE Santa Ana, the first community land trust (CLT) in Santa Ana, promoting development based on local needs, local vision and resident participation. I urge you today to approve the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with THRIVE Santa Ana, Inc. for the Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm project, including a 99-year lease. The Walnut and Daisy project is an opportunity for the City of Santa Ana to model sustainability, using the CLT model to combine powerful resident participation and smart land stewardship. Over 250 cities and diverse communities in the United States are using the CLT model to make development projects more equitable and sustainable. CLTs have demonstrated effectiveness in strengthening the economy throughout the US, especially in neighborhoods of need. During the foreclosure crisis, CLTs outperformed other types of housing, with far fewer foreclosures and higher rates of secure homeownership. As platforms for development, CLTs bring together residents, developers, and City officials — something that is urgently needed throughout Santa Ana. The Walnut and Daisy Micro -Farm will provide much needed access to healthy food, economic opportunity, locally grown produce at affordable rates, social and educational gathering space for all ages. Urban farms have been shown to benefit local property values, tax benefits to the City as a whole, as well as the physical and mental health of participants. Please approve the Walnut and Daisy DDA that leads to CLT ownership of the land. The importance of ownership in building community wealth is now well understood and accepted. Take this opportunity to establish a framework for real economic growth in Santa Ana, rooted in the local community. Thank you. SinI i