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Date:1/8/2026 5:47:55 AM
From:"Michelle MacDonald"
To:"Public Comment" publiccomment@anaheim.net
Subject:[EXTERNAL] Opposition to Festival Center - Public Safety and Evacuation Concerns
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Dear Mayor and City Council,
I am writing to formally oppose the proposed Festival Center project, citing unresolved public safety and evacuation concerns that necessitate
immediate attention and resolution.
This area is already characterized by limited entry and exit and is situated within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, which exacerbates
existing evacuation challenges. The City has yet to demonstrate that the Festival Center will enhance evacuation safety for existing residents.
Moreover, proposed traffic or circulation measures have not been shown to effectively address evacuation reliability under emergency conditions.
Approving a major new development without a proven, effective evacuation plan would place existing residents at increased risk. Therefore, it is
crucial that public safety concerns be comprehensively addressed before additional density is considered.
For these reasons, I strongly urge the City to deny or delay approval of the Festival Center until evacuation and emergency access issues are fully
and transparently addressed.
Sincerely,
Michelle MacDonald