our
process
Revitalize Potter County is a transparent, community-driven planning effort. We’re listening first—before drafting strategies—because we believe that real economic development begins with the people who live and work here.
Below is an overview of the steps we’re taking. As the project progresses, this page will be updated to reflect real-time progress and completed milestones.
Survey Results
We gathered extensive feedback from residents and visitors through community surveys, giving us a clearer picture of what people value, what challenges they experience, and what opportunities they see for Potter County. The results provided valuable data and helped shape the priorities and strategies included in the final plan.
Interviews
We conducted one-on-one interviews with people who are deeply involved in Potter County, including community leaders, business owners, organizations, and other local stakeholders. These conversations provided a deeper look at the county’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities while bringing valuable local knowledge and experience directly into the planning process.
Community Meetings
We connected with nearly 1,000 students and community members across Potter County through school-based feedback sessions, community conversations, and outreach. These conversations gave residents and students a meaningful opportunity to share their ideas, concerns, and vision for the future.
Genesee
Roulette
Germania
Ulysses
Galeton
Shinglehouse
Coudersport
Austin
First Impressions
The First Impressions program brought fresh perspectives into communities across Potter County, providing valuable insight into what visitors see, feel, and experience. All Potter County townships completed a First Impressions assessment, giving local leaders a unique outside perspective on each community’s strengths, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
We reviewed existing research, data, economic development reports, regional plans, and previous community efforts to build a plan grounded in both local knowledge and proven strategies. This work helped us build on what has already been accomplished, identify opportunities, and avoid reinventing the wheel. The research and literature review became an important foundation for the recommendations and strategies included in the final plan.
The Final Report
The full Revitalize Potter County plan brings together the research, community input, interviews, data, and findings collected throughout the planning process. It provides an in-depth look at Potter County’s strengths, challenges, and opportunities, along with the strategies identified to support future growth and development. This version is designed as a resource for community leaders, organizations, businesses, funders, and others who want to explore the plan in greater detail.
The final report is not the end of this journey—it’s just the beginning.
The summary version highlights the most important findings, priorities, and strategies from the full plan in a more concise and accessible format. It provides an overview of the community’s vision and the key areas identified for action, making it a helpful resource for residents, community organizations, businesses, and local leaders who want to quickly understand the direction of the plan.