1. Chautauqua County: Rich in Assets Designing Better Rural Communities Workshop September 29, 2009

2. Location

3. Landform Lake Plain Rolling Hills Lakes

4. The pattern of settlement is an asset for shaping growth and serving residents

5. Towns

6. Cities, Villages

7. Hamlets

8. Our transportation network offers remarkable opportunities

9. State and Federal

10. County

11. Interstates

12. Railroads

13. Airports

14. Abundant cultural resources tell our story

15. Libraries

16. Museums & Galleries

17. Historical Societies

18. Performing Arts DANZA! Das Puppenspiel Reg Lenna 1891 Opera House Rockefeller Arts Little TheaterInfinity Chautauqua Amphitheater Bemus Bay Pops Desilu

19. Agriculture is a mainstay of the local economy

20. Dairy

21. Horse Farms

22. Other Specialty Bees Sheep Goats Llamas Ostrich Bees

23. Vineyards

24. Wineries

25. Maple Sugar

26. Agriculture - All Parcels – 4% Land Area – 25%

27. Local Food

28. Services and industry tend to be located in population centers yet are well distributed throughout the County

29. Commercial

30. Industrial

31. The County is especially well served with educational opportunities

32. Schools

33. Colleges

34. Diverse recreational assets add to quality of life and support tourism

35. Marinas

36. Beaches

37. Golf

38. Skiing Peek ‘N Peak Cockaigne

39. Trails

43. Waterway Trail

44. Bike Routes

46. Attractions Chautauqua Institution Lily Dale Gage’s Gulf Chautauqua Gorge Barcelona Lighthouse Dunkirk Lighthouse Ice Arena RTPI Audubon Overlooks Panama Rocks

47. Fishing

48. Hunting

49. Historic (National Register)

50. Historic Districts (National Register) Chautauqua Institution Point Chautauqua Fredonia Commons French Portage Road East Main Street

51. Amish Communities Mayville Cherry Creek Clymer

52. Festivals ArtArt FOOD Music!

53. Have YOU discovered