Ref # Implementation Action Agency / Time Frame GOAL M-1: A comprehensive circulation system that facilitates the safe and efficient movement of people, enhances commerce, and promotes a sustainable community. 1.1 Cross-agency collaboration. Coordinate with external agencies to address the impacts of new regional transportation projects on the local network and accommodate complete street practices. PWA … Continued
Ref # Implementation Action Agency/ Time Frame GOAL EP-2: Maintain and enhance the diversity and regional significance of the city’s economic base. 2.1 Business attraction. Participate in state and national economic development organizations. Attend trade shows and market Santa Ana to high-growth business clusters for Orange County, consistent with the Economic Development Strategic Plan. CDA Ongoing … Continued
Ref # Implementation Action Agency/ Time Frame GOAL EP-1: Job Creation and Retention: Foster a dynamic local economy that provides and creates employment opportunities for all residents in the City. 1.1 Economic Development Strategic Plan. Pursue funding and update the City’s Economic Development Strategic Plan every three years to report on economic trends, describe targeted industry … Continued
Ref # Implementation Action Agency/ Time Frame GOAL EP-3: Business Friendly Environment Promote a business friendly environment where businesses thrive and build on Santa Ana’s strengths and opportunities. 3.1 Historic and cultural resources. Conduct an outreach program with commercial and industrial brokers focused on the City’s historical and cultural assets and how these assets can be … Continued
Recognizing the importance of public participation in shaping the priorities of the community, the City of Santa Ana held at a number of events for members of the public, elected officials, stakeholders, businesses, and/or other interested parties to participate in the update of the Housing Element. Participants emphasized the following themes: Provide more housing choices … Continued
Incorporated in 1886, Santa Ana has a rich historical and cultural heritage. As the county seat, it boasts an eclectic urban environment, burgeoning employment centers, transit hub, historic neighborhoods, and downtown, and a rich history back to the mid-1800s. These features distinguish Santa Ana as Orange County’s downtown. The City of Santa Ana has seen … Continued
Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous safety considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths: Mitigation of environmental vulnerabilities Planning and protection from flooding and seismic hazards Responsible … Continued
Public health and safety and protection from the risks of natural and human-induced disasters, emergencies, and hazards are vital to establish a safe and healthy environment for Santa Ana’s residents, visitors, and workers. An interconnected system of channels and basins and other stormwater management facilities protect the city from flooding. The City provides local stormwater … Continued
Through the community engagement process for this General Plan, participants identified numerous noise-related considerations and values that they believe should form the basis of and be addressed by this element. Specifically, participants highlighted the following topics, areas of concern, and community strengths: Traffic noise Noise from overcrowded residential structures Noise generated by industrial facilities Noise … Continued
Noise is defined as unwanted sound—anything from a barking dog to the clatter of a jackhammer—and can disrupt the way people live and work. Many sources of noise—such as freeways—also produce vibration, which can adversely affect health and well-being. Because of these known effects of noise and vibration, local, state, and federal government agencies have … Continued
