Free Seminar on How Livable Is Your Community?
Learn about how livable communities bring financial benefits to homeowners, businesses and local governments on April 14, 2016 starting at 6:30PM at the Cattaraugus County Center.
The Livability Economy: People, Places and Prosperity
Livable Communities provide a host of advantages that enhance the quality of life of residents, the economic prospects of businesses and the bottom line of local governments. The Livability Economy shows how livability ini-tiatives contribute to improved economic performance and a more vibrant, desirable and competitive environment for housing and commercial invest-ment. This workshop focuses on design factors that feature livability out-comes that benefit older adults and people of all ages. Mr. Armbruster will describe some of the most common tools and treatments for creating age-friendly environments -- from the least-expensive, short-term wins to dra-matic changes and long-term initiatives. All of the proposed transfor-mations are expected to create a return on investment by increasing busi-ness income, property values and new development; decreasing vehicle crashes, pedestrian injuries and fatalities; reducing medical costs; and im-proving air quality and overall public health. In addition, AARP's new tool, the "Livability Index" will be presented which measures the quality of life in American communities across multiple dimensions: housing, transporta-tion, neighborhood characteristics, environment, health, opportunity, and civic and social engagement.
Download the Flyer below
Register
RSVP BY April 11th, 2016 to: Kate O'Stricker
716-938-2320 or by email at kmostricker @cattco.com
Who Should Attend:
- County and Local Elected Officials
- Planning and Zoning Board Members
- Town and Village Residents
- Town and Village Planners
- Business Owners
Note: At least 11/2 HOURS of Training Credit offered for Planning and Zoning Board
You will learn how to:
- Increase property values
- Increase business activity
- Pull Businesses back into town centers
- Help businesses attract employees
- Increase customer base
- Enhance the quality of life for your residents
Brought to you by:
Cattaraugus County Department of Economic Development, Planning & Tourism and AARP.
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