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12 <br /> MAP Participant Structure —flow chart <br /> Master Aging Plan Content <br /> Outdoor Spaces and Buildings <br /> • Goal: Optimize usability of outdoor spaces and buildings for older adults. <br /> Transportation <br /> • Goal: Expand services and improve infrastructure for safe, accessible, and affordable <br /> travel within the community. <br /> Housing <br /> • Goal: Improve choice, quality, and affordability of housing, including housing with <br /> services and long-term care options. <br /> Social Participation <br /> • Goal: Promote diverse and accessible opportunities for participation and engagement <br /> of older adults. <br /> Respect and Social Inclusion <br /> • Goal: Uphold all older adults as valuable members and resources of the community. <br /> Civic Participation and Employment <br /> • Goal: Connect older adults who are seeking paid employment or meaningful volunteer <br /> experience with a diverse array of opportunities. <br /> Community Support and Health Services <br /> • Goal: Ensure the community has accessible and affordable resources to support <br /> individual health and wellbeing goals throughout the aging process. <br /> Communication and Information <br /> • Goal: Empower older adults and their families to make informed decisions and to easily <br /> access available services and supports. <br /> Next Steps <br /> Sustainability and Accountability <br /> • Economic context requires creativity and collaboration <br /> • Built-in indicators of success <br /> • Continuation of work groups as MAP Evaluation Committee <br /> • Sharing progress with community <br /> • Living document <br /> Commissioner Jacobs suggested using gender-neutral language. <br /> Commissioner Jacobs referred to the idea of developing a housing taskforce, and <br /> asked if they have worked with other housing entities. <br /> Janice Tyler said yes, and they will continue to keep some of these groups together. <br />