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23 <br /> 2 017-2 022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> DOMAIN GOALS, OBJECTIVES, STRATEGIES, AND INDICATORS <br /> ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... <br /> The accessibility of outdoor spaces and public buildings affect mobility, independence, and quality of life <br /> for people of all ages, especially older adults. An age-friendly community should have: <br /> • Public gathering spaces that are pleasant, clean, and safe, with low noise levels and appropriate <br /> lighting; <br /> • Usable green spaces and walkways, adequate outdoor seating for people who may need to sit <br /> and rest, and public restrooms; <br /> • Sidewalks and roads that are well-maintained and safe for pedestrians, drivers, and cyclists; <br /> • Traffic rules and regulations that take pedestrians into consideration; <br /> • Some public spaces close to services; and <br /> • Accessible buildings. <br /> loAP I.I;; Optimize usability of outdoor spaces and buildings for older adults. <br /> "bjective :1 :1 Increase engagement of older adults in planning, monitoring, and maintenance <br /> processes. <br /> le,oy mm ; Increase channels of communication and collaboration between older adults <br /> and planning organizations in Orange County relative to outdoor spaces and buildings. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 1.1.1a.A representative from the Orange County Department on Aging (OCDOA)Advisory Board on <br /> Aging is added to the Intergovernmental Parks Workgroup. <br /> 1.1.1b. A survey is conducted specifically dealing with natural areas to assess desires of older adults <br /> regarding natural surface trails, amenities, and ways to publicize characteristics of the natural areas. <br /> 1.1.1c. Increased communication from and to nature-related organizations regarding natural areas and <br /> other public outdoor spaces is achieved through town Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, in collaboration with Orange County Department of Environment, <br /> Agriculture, Parks and Recreation (DEAPR), and town Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments <br /> C, y. mm , Provide both traditional and innovative means of monitoring and reporting <br /> maintenance issues about the condition of outdoor spaces and public buildings. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 1.1.2a.A variety of systems are available to the public to report maintenance issues. <br /> 1.1.2b. Staff are assigned to respond to public building maintenance requests, with status updates and <br /> explanations for actions taken/not taken. <br /> 1.1.2c.Training programs on using monitoring and reporting systems are provided at OCDOA. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: Orange County Asset Management Service (OCAMS), DEAPR, town Public <br /> 17 <br />