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184 <br /> The Fiddlehead Corner Master Plan responds to this demand by providing a range of <br /> choices of high quality that are sized for the comfort, convenience and budget of older <br /> adults.Specifically, residences will average 1,250 sf and will consist mostly of one-and <br /> two-bedroom units. Units will include a variety of housing types-single family, multiplex, <br /> and multifamily buildings-to meet the preferences and desires of a diverse group of <br /> individuals.They will adhere to principles of universal design,a term that refers to the <br /> design of buildings,products or environments to make them "barrier-free" -accessible to <br /> people, regardless of age, disability or other factors. Universal design incorporates <br /> elements such as wide doorways,handrails,and level entry. Only a small fraction of the <br /> existing housing stock of Orange County meets these criteria. <br /> It is very encouraging to see that the Fiddlehead Corner(FC) plans go well beyond the basic <br /> requirements of housing to specifically respond to Goals 1, 2,4, 7 and 8 of the MAP 2022- <br /> 27.Goal 1 is to optimize the variety and usability of outdoor spaces and buildings that <br /> enhance social interactions for older adults. FC will have walking trails,outdoor areas for <br /> recreation and events,a community garden and meditation spaces. <br /> Goal 2 is to increase access to,and awareness of,affordable, safe,and equitable mobility <br /> options for older adults in all parts of Orange County. Crucially,the community is compact <br /> to promote ready access to the community center even for those with limited mobility or <br /> using personal mobility devices. FC will coordinate closely with transportation providers to <br /> assure that community members needing assistance are able to reach desired destinations <br /> such as shopping venues,entertainment and medical facilities. Universal design will be <br /> applied to planning for all shared indoor and outdoor spaces. <br /> Goal 4 is to promote diverse and accessible opportunities for participation and engagement <br /> of older adults.The community center will serve as the hub for the social life of the <br /> community-a place to gather daily to be with others and pursue a wide variety of activities <br /> together.Social interaction protects against the isolation and loneliness that many older <br /> adults experience. FC cultivates community values that embrace all races,all faiths,all <br /> cultures and countries of origin,and all sexual and gender orientations. <br /> Goal 7 seeks to ensure that the community has accessible and affordable resources to <br /> support individual health and well-being goals throughout the aging process. Fiddlehead <br /> Corner has an entire team dedicated to planning and providing a continuum of care in the <br /> community to ensure that the needs of the community are covered.Specifically, resources <br /> will be available to allow most community members to"age in place",with their increasing <br /> care needs provided for as needed,rather than forcing them to leave the community for <br /> such care. <br /> Goal 8 relates to communication and information. FC will have high-speed internet <br /> connectivity with which residents can use web search and other tools to learn of resources. <br /> FC is well aware of Orange County aging services and will inform its members about them. <br /> Members will be informed of volunteer engagement opportunities in the larger community. <br />