 Leatherstocking Corp. offices
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The Role of Planning (Click any image for a larger view.) The Cooperstown community adheres to the highest standards of planning, zoning and historic preservation. This careful approach has created a rare blend of unspoiled natural beauty, well-protected Federal and Victorian architecture, and economic potential. The community is committed to maintaining this unique harmony through wise long term planning and by pursuing development that is environmentally and economically sustainable. A keystone in this approach is the pro-active concentration of economic and retail activities in the shopping district within the Village limits. The attractive environmental and economic attributes of the Cooperstown community are evidence that sound planning has been beneficial. Planning and zoning were adopted in Cooperstown as early as 1946 and by the town of Otsego in 1987. Master plans are in place for both the town and the Village and enjoy strong public support. The result is a focus of commercial activity radiating from our village and hamlet business districts, enhanced by outlying open space, active farms, green belts and scenic vistas. The community believes this model of development is highly preferable to others because it protects the very attributes of the area on which long-term economic growth depends. Thus, the Cooperstown community model offers rare opportunities for responsible, sensitive, lucrative and sustainable development. |
