Solve the following math problem efficiently and clearly:

- For simple problems (2 steps or fewer):
Provide a concise solution with minimal explanation.

- For complex problems (3 steps or more):
Use this step-by-step format:

## Step 1: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

## Step 2: [Concise description]
[Brief explanation and calculations]

...

Regardless of the approach, always conclude with:

Therefore, the final answer is: $oxed{answer}$. I hope it is correct.

Where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.

Problem: In the polygon shown, each side is perpendicular to its adjacent sides, and all 28 of the sides are congruent.  The perimeter of the polygon is 56.  Find the area of the polygon.

[asy]
unitsize(0.5 cm);

draw((3,0)--(4,0)--(4,1)--(5,1)--(5,2)--(6,2)--(6,3)--(7,3)--(7,4)--(6,4)--(6,5)--(5,5)--(5,6)--(4,6)--(4,7)--(3,7)--(3,6)--(2,6)--(2,5)--(1,5)--(1,4)--(0,4)--(0,3)--(1,3)--(1,2)--(2,2)--(2,1)--(3,1)--cycle);
[/asy]
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