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Home My WebLink AboutSENIOR CENTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT PRESENTATION - 11.7.17TUSTIN AREA SENIOR CENTER NEEDS ASSESSMENT The Needs Assessment was generated in accordance with the City of Tustin Strategic Plan and the Senior Center Mission: Promoting aging in place and keeping seniors in their homes as long as possible; with the highest quality of life, by offering superior recreation and human services programs. PARTICIPATING IN THE TASC NEEDS ASSESSMENT PROCESS HAS INITIATED DISCUSSION AMONG STAFF TO CONSIDER IMMEDIATE OPERATIONAL ACTIONS WITH OUR LIMITED RESOURCES –PHASE #1 Phase #1 Considerations: •Expand marketing approach to entire community through the Tustin Today brochure (creates more awareness) •Create new programs and classes that encourage cultural diversity (increases diversity of patrons reflective of Tustin community) •Produce intergenerational events and trips (introduces all age groups and family members to center and programs) •Collaborate with local senior centers (share facilities and programs) •Partner with area business community (programs and facilities) •Open Senior Center from 8:00am –12:00pm on Saturdays (expands space and opportunities) Tustin Area Senior Center Needs Assessment City Council Presentation Tuesday –November 7, 2017 CITY OF TUSTIN PROJECT OBJECTIVES o Examine existing senior programs and facilities o Gauge opinions and views of community o Determine resources necessary to serve the current and future needs of seniors o Evaluate the feasibility of renovating existing center or constructing a new senior center Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations EXISTING CONDITIONS •Demographic Analysis •Existing Senior Center Facility Analysis •Existing Programs and Services Offered Demographic Analysis The Senior (60+ years) Demographic Analysis Included: •Senior Population Growth Trends by Age Group •Senior Population by Gender (Female or Male) •Senior Population by Race/Ethnicity •City and Senior Home Ownership •Orange County Senior Distribution •Tustin Area Senior Distribution Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Demographic Analysis 40%33%27% 5% 15% 25% 35% 45% Hispanic White Other Ethnically Diverse Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations 55% 16% 28% 5% 15% 25% 35% 45% 55% 65% White Hispanic Other 2015 City of Tustin Population by Race/Ethnicity 2015 City Seniors by Race/Ethnicity 2015 City Seniors Less Ethnically Diverse Demographic Analysis Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Tustin Area Senior Distribution Existing Parking Summary East Lot Existing Standard Cars 84 Bus/Van Stalls 2 Compliant Accessible Stalls 2 West Street Parking 11 TOTAL EXISTING STALLS 99 Existing Senior Center Peppertree Park Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Existing Senior Center Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Existing Senior Center Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Transportation Service Area NEEDS ASSESSMENT Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations •Community Involvement •Senior Recreation Trends •Comparable Facilities Community Involvement Stakeholder Interviews (10)User Questionnaires (236) Community Workshop (85) Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Stakeholder Interviews Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations What are the POSITIVE ATTRIBUTES of the Tustin Area Senior Center? Warm and Friendly Staff Sense of Community Resources Welcoming Education Friendship Second Home Recreation What are the CHALLENGES facing the Tustin Area Senior Center? More Staff Needed Communication Lack of Parking Collaboration More Storage Needed Homeless in the Park Stakeholder Interviews Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations What UPGRADES OR IMPROVEMENTS would you like to see at the Tustin Area Senior Center? Kitchen Upgrades More Space Parking Improvements Fitness Social Services Outreach/Publicity Transportation Expanded Adult Day Care More Staff Inter-Generational Activities Community Workshop Process Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Individual Activity Group Activity Likes / Dislikes Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Issues Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Program Needs Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Program Needs Facility Needs Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Senior Recreation Trends Analysis o Projected increase in the senior population o Increased ethnic diversity in Tustin, Orange County, and California. Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations o Bocce Ball has shown a growth in participation rates (note: Tustin opened 2 courts in 2014 at TASC). o Pickleball has increased in popularity. o Outdoor Fitness Zones that cater to the needs of an aging populace. Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Senior Recreation Trends Analysis Comparable Facilities / Tour Senior Center in Central Park, Huntington Beach Fitness Room Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Comparable Facilities / Tour Oasis Senior Center, Newport Beach Arts and Crafts Room Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Program Needs Summary (in order of priority) •Fitness/Exercise Classes •Computer and Technology Classes •Social Services •Dance Classes •Arts & Crafts Classes •Cooking Classes Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations Facility Needs Summary (in order of priority) •Expand/More Space Needed •Fitness Center/ Fitness Equipment •Parking •Social Services Staff/Office Space Needed Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations STANDARD (short term)•ADA/Accessibility Improvements to the Site and the Building (including Parking Improvements) •Maintenance Related Improvements •Energy Efficient Improvements RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations ENHANCED (mid term)•Remodel Existing Interior Spaces (orange) •Expansion into Unused Spaces (green) •Construct Parking Structure to Increase Available Parking RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations OPTIMAL (long term)Enhanced Option plus Construct New Satellite Senior Center -OR- Demolish Existing Building and Construct New Building on same site (phased to keep center open) Existing Senior Center Potential Satellite Senior Center RECOMMENDATIONS Project Background Needs AssessmentExisting Conditions Recommendations ESTIMATED COSTS FOR RECOMMENDATIONS Standard Approx. $300,000.00 Enhanced Approx.$4.3 million Optimal Approx.$16 million THANK YOU RJM@RJMDESIGNGROUP.COM