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Continuity of Care. The Project would consolidate most of Kaiser Permanente's Redwood City treatment and support functions at a single Medical Center location. In addition, the Project would maintain the Kaiser Redwood City Hospital ( "Redwood City Hospital ") at its present regional location, where it serves an important role as a resource for Kaiser Permanente members and to the Redwood City community. Through phasing, the Project would ensure uninterrupted operation of services at the Medical Center during construction. Seismic Safetv and Lona -Term Services. The Project would replace the inpatient facility at the Redwood City Hospital in accordance with SB 1953 in order to create a new, seismically safe, inpatient medical facility for Kaiser Permanente members and the Redwood City community. Without the seismic safety improvements, the inpatient facility would be required by law to close by 2013, which would cause a significant adverse impact. Three major phases of the Project will provide replacement facilities. Any significant environmental impacts will only occur in conjunction with the later phases of the Project. (iv) SUDDort Redwood Citv's Obiectives and Desion Guidelines for the Downtown Area. The Project would play an important role in the revitalization and enhancement of Redwood City's Downtown District due to its proximity to the downtown retail core and its location at a gateway entrance into the downtown at Main Street and Veterans Boulevard, particularly given the size of the Medical Center. The Project would provide a campus environment that is easy to negotiate for both pedestrians and vehicles, by creating open spaces and pedestrian walkways with clearly recognizable destination points, building entrances, landmarks, and street crossings to orient people to Medical Center programs. The Project would create a friendly environment for a diverse mix of people and uses in the downtown. The Project would establish a central downtown public gathering space that serves as a focal point for the community and, in addition, help to define the downtown area.