Welcome!
This engagement page is your chance to share your ideas and priorities for the future of Cameron County.
Your ideas and experiences can help us understand what’s needed, what’s possible, and what kinds of new uses would really make a difference. Whether you live nearby, work in the area, or just care about the future of these towns, we want to hear from you!
We have developed four quick activities—each is designed to gather input in a different way. Click each tab to move through the activities.
- Interactive Mapping: Drop "markers" on the map to share ideas for developing underused or empty places.
- Survey: Take a few minutes to share your perspective on local challenges, needs, and priorities.
- Priority Voting: Help us understand what reuse ideas matter to you most.
- Idea Wall: Share your ideas about what businesses or attractions you want to see and vote on others!
Upcoming Outreach Events
Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Meet the Team @ The Annual Autumn Festival
Location:
📍 Interactive Mapping
📋 Survey (30 or older)
📋 Survey (Under 30)
🗳️ Priority Voting
What ideas would you like to see funded?
The images and ideas shown here are just possibilities. These concepts emerged through interviews with local leaders and early community conversations. They reflect a wide range of reuse ideas for former industrial properties in Cameron County, from light manufacturing to outdoor recreation and artisan production.
- Of the following options below, select your top three (3) by selecting the "Vote" button.
- Once you're done, click the "Submit" button.
Have another idea? Be sure to share it on the "Idea Wall" tab!
💡 Idea Wall
What new businesses, workplaces, and attractions would most benefit your community?
Use the box below to submit your ideas for businesses, jobs, or places that you think would improve the quality of life and place in Cameron County. Responses will automatically appear below, and you can "upvote" the other ideas you like. There is no limit—add as many ideas as you want! (max 140 characters).
29 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Giant natural gas power plants and data centers
29 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Federal government contracts for industrial manufacturing.
24 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Four gambling establishments in a town the size of Emporium provide minimal jobs but create a significant drain on fixed-income residents.
24 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Ice sculpture festival in February. Please reference Lititz, PA Fire and Ice festival. Fun for all ages. Many shops/restaurants participate.
24 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
There is a rising demand for trade schools, many looking to expand into new locations. Cameron county could be an ideal spot.
24 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Free, outdoor, concrete, public skatepark. See the new, small but great, skatepark in Allegany, NY (next to Olean) for an example
23 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Maternity/birthing Center
15 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
A bi-weekly or monthly “drive-in” type movie screening in the town square may be a good recreational opportunity for teens and families.
7 September, 2025
Anonymous says:
Seek out a manufacturing company (committed to hiring locally) to buy the old GKN building.
27 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
I think it would great to use a space the moose club possibly for a year around skating rink. Those were very popular back in the day.
26 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Improve water levels for fishing, improvements to outdoor recreation, ATV access on backroads to connect to other counties
26 August, 2025
Anonymous says:
Mini "Cabela" style outdoor store with Ken Gerg's taxidermy trophies on display and outdoor goods for sale
