FAQ Topic: Community

Cultural and Historic Resources

Historic Preservation Element GOAL HP-2: Cultural and Historic Resources Promote the City’s cultural and historic resources to advance Santa Ana’s role in Southern California history. Policy HP-2.1 Resource Stewardship Expand community outreach to educate property owners and businesses regarding responsibilities and stewardship requirements of the city’s historic resources. Policy HP-2.2 Educational Awareness Provide educational opportunities … Continued

Active Transportation

Mobility Element GOAL M-3: Active Transportation A safe, balanced, and integrated network of travelways for nonmotorized modes of transportation that connects people to activity centers, inspiring healthy and active lifestyles. Policy M-3.1 Nonmotorized Travelway Network Expand and maintain a citywide network of nonmotorized travelways within both the public and private realms that create linkages between … Continued

Nodes and People Places

Urban Design Element GOAL UD-4: Nodes and People Places Create nodes and urban hubs throughout the city to foster community, education, arts and culture, business activities, and entertainment and establish Santa Ana as a vibrant center. Policy UD-4.1 Intentional Development Support development growth in nodes consistent with the City’s vision as the dynamic urban center … Continued

Healthy, Safe, and Inclusive Opportunities

Open Space Element GOAL OS-2: Healthy, Safe and Inclusive Opportunities Provide welcoming, inclusive, safe, and healthy parks, recreation facilities, and activities to serve Santa Ana residents regardless of age, ability, or income. Policy OS-2.1 Recreation Variety Provide a variety of recreation facilities and activities to meet the diverse needs of the community. Consider needs for … Continued

Parks, Open Space, and Recreation

Open Space Element GOAL OS-1: Parks, Open Space, and Recreation Provide an integrated system of accessible parks, recreation facilities, trails, and open space to serve the City of Santa Ana. Policy OS-1.1 Park Master Plan Create and regularly update a citywide parks master plan to provide guidance for the acquisition, development, maintenance and programing of … Continued

Public Safety

Public Safety Element GOAL PS-2: Public Safety Preserve a safe and secure environment for all people and property. Policy PS-2.1 Public Safety Agencies Collaborate with the Police Department and the Fire Authority to promote greater public safety through implementing Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPETD) principles for all development projects. Policy PS-2.2 Code Compliance Require … Continued

Public Facilities

Public Services GOAL PS-1: Public Facilities Provide quality and efficient facilities that are adequately funded, accessible, safe, and strategically located. Policy PS-1.1 Maintenance and Design Provide and maintain public facilities that reinforce community identity through high quality design. Policy PS-1.2 Equitable Distribution Ensure public services and facilities reflect changing population needs and are equitably distributed … Continued

Job Creation and Retention

Economic Prosperity GOAL EP-1: Job Creation and Retention Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the city. Policy EP-1.1 Protect Industrial Protect industrial uses that provide quality job opportunities, including middle-income jobs; provide for secondary employment and supporting uses; and maintain areas where smaller emerging industrial uses … Continued

Active Living and Well-being

Community Element GOAL CM-3: Active Living and Well-being Promote the health and wellness of all Santa Ana residents. Policy CM-3.1 Supporting Health Services Collaborate with and provide support to organizations engaged in improving public health and wellness, expanding access to affordable quality health care, and providing medical services for all segments of the community. Encourage … Continued

Education

Community Element GOAL CM-2: Education Provide exceptional, accessible, and diverse educational programs and facilities to meet community needs. Policy CM-2.1 Supporting Organizations Collaborate with both private and public organizations that support early childhood education programs to optimize and expand service capacity. Policy CM-2.2 Educational Facilities Capacity Partner with local school districts, nonprofit organizations, and other … Continued

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