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September 28, 2020
City of Santa Ana Planning Commission 20 Civic Center Plaza,
Santa Ana, CA 92701
ecomment@santa-ana.org
Subject: item #2 3rd & Broadway Project
Dear Planning Commissioners and City Council:
I am writing to request your approval for the “3rd and Broadway” project. This project is such a beautiful addition to the Downtown Core. The architect, Studio One Eleven, was sensitive to the character of the existing Historic Downtown. They paid special attention to the historic
details of the rhythm and proportions of the surrounding Historic Buildings. They were able to
weave in the old, while being still being honest with the architecture of today. The end result is a
brilliant balance. Carefully placing the outdoor recreation decks and balconies and gently
working with the building setbacks, they controlled the massing to a very comfortable scale. Reactivating Sycamore Street will link the north and south of the Downtown Area, creating a
more pedestrian friendly environment. This will also create a safer place to be. The proposed
retail, residential and Hotel will be active place. The North and South Downtown will no longer
be blocked with a dangerously large and dark parking structure which harbors a den of criminal behavior. The Sycamore Plaza will be an active Plaza for the residents to enjoy street fairs, artist
openings and famers and flea markets. Downtown will once again be a gathering place for
residents and visitors as well.
The revitalization of Santa Ana is moving in a progressive direction; let’s keep that
momentum going and I encourage you to approve the ”3rd and Broadway” Project.
Sinerely,
Won Cha