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2012-2017 Orange County Master Aging Plan ^ Strategy 2.2.3: Encourage and endorse partnerships that lead to the development of new housing options for older adults. Indicator 2.2.3a: New partnerships created among commercia) builders, local non-profit organizations, faith communities, and public bodies that increase housing choices. Agencies Responsible: Orange County Planning Department; Orange County Housing, Human Rights, and Community Development Department; Habifat for Humanity of Orange County; Community Home Trust; faith communities ^ Strateqy 2.2.4: Encourage the organization of intentional communities (e.g., co-housing, cooperative housing, share-a-home arrangements, etc.) as a housing option for older adults in Orange County. Indicator 2.2.4a: An organization identified to bring parties together who are interested in forming intentional communities. Inditator 2.2.4b: A toolkit developed to guide interested parties through the planning and development process. Indicator_2.2.4c.: More infentional communities created. Agencies Responsible: Department on Aging, in collaboration with Charles House, Inc. Objective 2.3: Increase the proportion of the housing stock that accommodates the needs of older adults through universal design features. ^ Strateqy 2.3.1: Increase awareness about the value of universal design. Ind_icator__2.3_.1_a.: Workshops held at the Senior Centers and other locales (such as congregations, community centers and home improvement centers) on universal design and the positive benefits of home modifications on quality of life and property value. Indicator.__2.3.Ib: Development of a media campaign to promote the benefits of universal design (through print, radio, and/or television). Indicator...2.3.._1_c: Creation of a brochure with information on simple and low-cost home modifications to aid aging in place. 19