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30 <br /> 2017-2022 Orange County Master Aging Plan <br /> DO I H's O s t➢1.;• <br /> Housing is an important part of safe and comfortable aging in communities. Housing in age-friendly <br /> communities should: <br /> • Be affordable; <br /> • Be close to services, or have transportation options; <br /> • Have accessible design or offer modifications and maintenance; <br /> • Provide a wide range of living options; <br /> • Be integrated into the community at large, especially long-term care facilities; and <br /> • Be safe and comfortable. <br /> lo AP Improve choice, quality, and affordability of housing, including housing with services <br /> and long-term care options. <br /> ject e 3 I Modify, eliminate, or create policies that result in full realization of the MAP housing <br /> goal. <br /> C, y." mm ;Create an inter-governmental Senior Housing Workgroup to study and <br /> recommend changes to relevant local and state housing policies, especially during times of key <br /> policy reviews. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 3.1.1a.A Housing Task Force is developed. <br /> 3.1.1b. A list of state and local polices to target is created and changes are recommended. <br /> RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: OCDOA, with support from Orange County and town Planning Departments, <br /> and Orange County and Town of Chapel Hill Housing Departments <br /> ject e 3 2 Develop new affordable senior housing (rental and ownership, including supported <br /> housing). <br /> 2, y." mm ;Advocate for incentives and financing that encourages affordable and age- <br /> friendly housing development, both conventional and innovative. <br /> INDICATORS <br /> 3.2.1a.Additional public-private partnerships are developed to increase affordable housing options for <br /> older adults. <br /> 3.2.1b. Support is provided for senior housing proposals for County Bond funding, if appropriate. <br /> 3.2.1c. A pilot project focused on shared, supportive housing models is created. <br /> 3.2.1d. One site for development of age-friendly housing is identified in each of the Orange County <br /> jurisdictions: Carrboro, Chapel Hill, Hillsborough, and the county. <br /> 3.2.1e.Tax incentives are created that encourage accessible housing design and repair. <br /> 24 <br />