Transcript Chautauqua County: Rich in Assets

Chautauqua County:
Rich in Assets
Designing Better Rural Communities Workshop
September 29, 2009
Location
Landform
Lake Plain
Rolling Hills
Elevation
Lakes
The pattern of settlement is an
asset for shaping growth and
serving residents
Towns
Cities, Villages
Hamlets
Our transportation network
offers remarkable
opportunities
State and Federal
County
Interstates
Railroads
Airports
Abundant cultural resources
tell our story
Libraries
Museums & Galleries
Historical Societies
Performing Arts
1891 Opera House
DANZA!
Rockefeller Arts
Das Puppenspiel
Bemus Bay Pops
Chautauqua Amphitheater
Desilu
Reg Lenna
Infinity
Little Theater
Agriculture is a mainstay
of the local economy
Dairy
Horse Farms
Other Specialty
Ostrich
Bees
Goats
Sheep
Llamas
Vineyards
Wineries
Maple Sugar
Agriculture - All
Parcels – 4%
Land Area – 25%
Local Food
Services and industry
tend to be located in
population centers yet
are well distributed
throughout the County
Commercial
Industrial
The County is especially
well served with
educational opportunities
Schools
Colleges
Diverse recreational
assets add to
quality of life and
support tourism
Marinas
Beaches
Golf
Skiing
Cockaigne
Peek ‘N Peak
Trails
Trails
Trails
Trails
Waterway Trail
Bike Routes
Bike Routes
Attractions
Dunkirk
Lighthouse
Barcelona
Lighthouse
Lily Dale
Chautauqua Gorge
Gage’s Gulf
Chautauqua
Institution
Overlooks
RTPI
Panama Rocks
Ice Arena
Audubon
Fishing
Hunting
Historic
(National Register)
Historic Districts
(National Register)
Fredonia Commons
French Portage Road
East Main Street
Point Chautauqua
Chautauqua Institution
Amish Communities
Mayville
Clymer
Cherry
Creek
Festivals
FOOD
Art
Music!
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