Chautauqua 20/20 A Comprehensive Plan for Chautauqua County
Public Meeting #2 May 18 & 19, 2010 Dunkirk & Jamestown
Wallace Roberts & Todd, LLC Slide 2 A community-wide framework
defining how it all fits together A reflection of community values
and aspirations What do we want Chautauqua County to be? A guide
for managing change A reference point for policy making The Countys
To-Do list Comprehensive Plan 101 What is the Comprehensive Plan?
Slide 3 Define a vision and framework for the future Organize the
framework around key themes (e.g., economy, environment, and
community) Develop an action plan to activate the vision
Comprehensive Plan 101 Focused Vision and Action Plan Photo Source:
Creative Commons jbi46 Flickr Photo Source: Fruvous on Flickr Other
Related Initiatives Public participation website
(www.planningchautauqua.com) Design principle guidebook Phone and
web surveys Slide 4 Planning Process Overview Phase 1 STRATEGIC
ISSUES Vision & Goals Development Policy & Concept
Development Community Forum 2 Assessment / Visioning Document Phase
2 VISION Phase 3 ACTION PLAN Planning Process Schedule Kick-Off
Meeting and Tour Data Book Strategic Scan Interviews & Public
Workshop #1 Strategic Issues Report Draft Vision & Framework
Public Workshop #2 & Focus Group Meetings Final Draft Vision
Report Nov 2009 March 2010March 2010 June 2010 Draft Action Plan
Public Workshop #3 & Focus Group Meetings Final Vision &
Action Plan Executive Summary June 2010 Sept 2010 Slide 5 Planning
Process Overview Citizen Outreach Phone Survey Focus Group
Interviews Public Meeting #1 Web Survey Slide 6 Chautauqua 20/20 A
Comprehensive Plan for Chautauqua County Public Meeting #2 May 18
& 19, 2010 Dunkirk & Jamestown Wallace Roberts & Todd,
LLC Slide 7 In our vision of the future, Chautauqua Countys
natural, cultural, and recreational resources, rural character, and
other assets are the foundation of its exceptional quality of life
and economic prosperity. Through the hard work of the Countys
greatest resource its people to achieve this vision, the Chautauqua
name is recognized far and wide as a premier place to visit,
conduct business, and call home. Chautauqua 20/20 County Vision
Statement Economy Environment Community Slide 8 Review of the
County Data Book Input at Public Meetings Surveys Stakeholder
Interviews Summary of Current Conditions and Key Issues for
Chautauquas Future based on: Strategic Issue Highlights People
& Demographics EnvironmentCommunityEconomy Slide 9 Population
County population has experienced slow decline for decades, but
there are signs of stabilization. There was a 4.5% decrease in
population between 2000-2008. Still, natural population change
(births vs. deaths) indicate the decline may be stabilizing.
Strategic Issue Highlights / Demographics Slide 10 Age and Income
The population of Chautauqua County is aging as it contracts. Over
65 year old population grew from 12.4% in 1970 to 16% of the total
in 2000. Median age is higher than the U.S and New York medians.
Incomes have grown on par with state and national averages, but
there are a high percentage of County residents living in poverty.
Median household income was $39,865 in 2008. Slide 11 Strategic
Issue Highlights / Economy Employment The state of the Countys
economy and job market rank at the top of residents concerns.
Countys unemployment rate was higher than U.S. and state in 2008
and rose to 9.2% in 2010. Average wage in 2008 was $32,159, which
was lower than N.Y. ($49,500) and U.S. ($42,270). Slide 12
Strategic Issue Highlights / Economy Economic Sectors &
Workforce The Countys job base has shifted away from manufacturing
toward service jobs. Management and professional (29%) Sales and
office (21%) Production, transportation, material moving (21%)
Government (17%) Job growth is in information, accommodations,
tourism; real estate rental; and entertainment/recreation. Slide 13
Strategic Issue Highlights / Economy Business and Taxes The County
has strong assets to grow the economy. Location and highway access
Natural resources Destinations and tourism Higher education High
taxes are a barrier to economic development in the County and
State. Slide 14 Strategic Issue Highlights / Environment Natural
Assets and Recreation Natural resources and scenic landscapes are
key to quality of life and the economy. The Countys year round
recreation are major assets. Boating, hiking, skiing, horseback
riding, etc. Recreation supports tourism and opportunities for
healthy lifestyles. Photo Source: Dougtone on Flickr Slide 15
Strategic Issue Highlights / Environment Historic Resources
Chautauqua County is abundant in historic and cultural resources.
Significant buildings Museums Walkable streets and rural villages
Heritage and history Slide 16 Strategic Issue Highlights /
Community Social Capital and Education The County has a strong
social infrastructure of community and civic organizations (e.g.,
community development organizations, volunteer groups,
non-profits). The quality of public education is strong, however
the County lags state and national averages in residents who have
gone to college. Slide 17 Strategic Issue Highlights / Community
Government Structure Multiple levels of government are an issue of
major concern to residents. For example, the large number of school
districts raise concern of high costs. Municipalities and other
jurisdictions do coordinate and share resources. Slide 18 Strategic
Issue Highlights / Community Housing The Countys housing stock is
the oldest of any MSA in the nation. In 2000, 47.3% of units were
built before 1939. While the historic stock is an asset,
maintenance and vacancies are issues. County assessment found 13.4%
of units in fair to poor condition. Slide 19 Breakout Group
Exercise Exercise A Goals for the Vision Statement Determine Top
Four Goals Exercise B Create Action Items/Strategies Ground Rules
Facilitator/Recorder will Assist Dont Debate Ideas Use Short
Descriptive Phases Resist Repeating Ideas Focus on Goals in
Exercise A
