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8 <br /> 2017-2022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> 'w IF ()hied Ives <br /> The following goals are Orange County's guiding principles in serving our older adult population. <br /> Goal.......g........—.....Outdoor.....Spaces...... ....... .. '...!!..�... ...!!..n..gs.... OIptiiirruiize usaIbii ity of outdoor spaces and Ibaii diiiregs <br /> for older adults <br /> ❑ Objective 1.1: Increase engagement of older adults in planning, monitoring, and maintenance <br /> processes. <br /> ❑ Objective 1.2: Improve accessibility, availability, convenience, and use of outdoor spaces and <br /> buildings. <br /> ❑ Objective 1.3: Create and implement county and town development and construction regulations <br /> and standards that address senior mobility challenges. <br /> Goa I.......) - ra s„Iportp; li ! � Expand services and iiimIprove infrastructure for safe, acressiiIble, <br /> and affordable travel within the community <br /> ❑ Objective 2.1: Expand availability and improve transportation options for older adults. <br /> ❑ Objective 2.2: Improve collaboration among public and private transportation services to overcome <br /> barriers to mobility. <br /> ❑ Objective 2.3: Increase access to transportation information and travel training. <br /> Goa �,, !I! g hm Ip it o v e choice, quality, and a ff o r d a Ib ii ii t y of housing, ii ire c I u cfi ire g <br /> housing wfth services and long-term care OIptiiOns <br /> ❑ Objective 3.1: Modify, eliminate, or create policies that result in full realization of the MAP housing <br /> goal. <br /> ❑ Objective 3.2: Develop new affordable senior housing (rental and ownership, including supported <br /> housing). <br /> ❑ Objective 3.3: Modify and repair existing housing for safety and accessibility. <br /> ❑ Objective 3.4: Educate the public about housing options in later life, emphasizing the importance of <br /> accessibility, safety, and maintenance. <br /> ❑ Objective 3.5: Activate the community to support and improve quality of life for older adults living <br /> in long-term care settings. <br /> ❑ Objective 3.6: Support Orange County residents to age in community. <br /> 2 <br />