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November 26, 2013
Seniors for Seniors
By: Robin Caston
and
Charlotte Boyse
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OUR MISSION November 26, 2013
• Gathered people 60 years of age or older from
Oasis Senior Center
• Surveyed them about the quality of life in
Newport Beach
• Asked which services could be improved and
which they enjoyed
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POPULAR SERVICE! LVovember 26, 2013
• Corona del Mar Christmas Walk
• Newport Beach Film Festival
• Farmer's Market
• Concerts in the Park
• Balboa Island Art Walk
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PARKING
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November 26, 2013
Too expensive at certain places around the
city (Balboa Peninsula)
Limited amount of spots available (PCH,
Balboa Island)
Seniors without a handicap should still receive
some sort of priority parking
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BEACH PASSES November 26, 2013
Not being advertized enough by city
Walk from parking lot to beach is too far
No priority parking for senior citizens
Shuttle should be offered to transport seniors
so they can enjoy the beach
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TRANSPORTATION lovember 26, 2013
• Seniors who are not able to drive have trouble
getting around
• Orange County Transit doesn't run on time
• Oasis Shuttle must be booked in advanced
• Calling a car is too expensive
• Seniors need an affordable service to drive
them around town
CONCLUSION
No major issues
City is very accommodating
Seniors enjoy living here
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November 26, 2013
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME