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The final plan has been posted - go to the Products page to view the plan either as one full document, or download the plan in high-resolution sections for printing.

Thank you to everyone that helped make this project a success.

Questions can be directed to Lawrence Bice, project manager at lbice@behanplanning.com

Westfield-Ripley Waterfront Opportunity Plan

The Town of Westfield, the Town of Ripley, and their joint Waterfront Committee, welcome you to the Westfield-Ripley Waterfront Opportunity Plan website! The Waterfront Opportunity Plan is now complete. The final plan can be found on this website, as well as the background and supporting materials that led to the successful completion of this project. Thank you to everyone that participated in the process!

Project Synopsis

The area's scenic beauty, historic village and hamlet, an emerging winery industry, and outdoor recreational opportunities such as boating, fishing and biking, all combine to make it a special place to visit and in which to live.  Capitalizing on these resources in order to encourage growth and economic development, while at the same time retaining the special character of the lakeshore area, was a key goal of this project.  

To this end, the Town of Westfield and the Town of Ripley jointly embarked on a planning process that has culminated in the Westfield-Ripley Waterfront Opportunity Plan. By working together, the towns can take a more comprehensive approach to their shared waterfront resources, while acknowledging and planning for the unique opportunities and resources within each.

A Waterfront Committee, consisting of a diverse array of community members and perspectives from Westfield and Ripley, was formed to see the project through from beginning to end. Project partners include Behan Planning Associates, LLC, a planning consulting firm, and the primary manager of the project; and Chautauqua County Planning, which, working closely with Behan Planning, have devoted significant resources, time and expertise to the project.

Web Site created and maintained by Behan Planning Associates -Last updated August 14, 2008

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Project sponsored by the New York State Department of State with Funds Provided under Title 11 of the Environmental Protection Fund.  Matching funds, in the form of in-kind services, have been contributed by Chautauqua County and the Towns of Westfield and Ripley.