Otsego 2000

The Route 20 Association

The Route 20 Association was formed in 1999 following a meeting by leaders from

all along the U.S. Route 20 corridor from Duanesburg

to LaFayette.

Shortly thereafter

it became that group's goal to

bring New York State Scenic Byway designation to Route 20 from I-88 to

I-81. Through hard work, dedication

and the help of municipalities throughout the corridor, the

Scenic Byway designation became a reality in 2005.

To learn more about the U.S. Route 20 Scenic Byway, click on the following link:

U.S. Route 20 Scenic Byway Strategy, Volume 1

Preserving Rural Character A Hot Topic For Central New York As Well As The Otsego Lake Region

For materials from our recent conference, "Countryside, Town and Village: Strategies for Maintaining Rural Character," please click on the links below:

MILFORD – Community members from across Central New York, including planning professionals, elected officials, planning board members, residents, business owners, and nonprofit group representatives, gathered on Friday, March 23 for “Countryside, Town and Village: Strategies for Maintaining Rural Character.” Sponsored by Otsego 2000, the day-long conference was held at the Upper Susquehanna Cultural Center in Milford.

Speakers Tom Daniels (University of Pennsylvania), Cheryl Doble (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry’s Center for Community Design Research) and Linda Dickerson Hartsock (executive director, Cortland County Business Development Corporation and Industrial Development Agency) outlined innovative approaches communities can use to retain their character while allowing for growth and development, with emphasis on careful planning, sensible land use decisions, and a committed community-based process.

“People from Otsego, Schoharie, Madison, Montgomery, and Cortland counties attended the conference, demonstrating that preserving rural character is a growing concern for many in Central New York. We hope conference attendees gained new insight into options that can help maintain our beautiful communities while furthering the region’s economic revitalization,” said Otsego 2000 Executive Director Martha Frey.

Otsego 2000 is a regionally focused non-profit organization, the mission of which is to preserve and protect the Otsego Lake region and its environs. For more information, call (607) 547-8881 or visit www.otsego2000.org.