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Town SWOT Analysis Strengths (internal) Weakness (internal) Opportunities (external) a. Rural Character/ Strong Ag Presence a. Vulnerable Infrastructure- Single part failure a. Rural land provides opportunities. b. School district b. Age and inconsistent infrastructure b. Bike infrastructure in town would be widely c. Senior Programs c. Maintenance accepted due to the many bicyclists. d. Fire/EMS d. Lack of tech competition in Town c. ~30-somethings and young families e. Available infrastructure e. No available lodging and few restaurants d. Fiber Optic available but not active f. Many small businesses f. 18 Mile Creek and tributary flooding/erosion e. Rural ecology: Parks, woodland, bring new g. Social structure and support g. Lack of tax revenue used for ag/forested land h. Ideal setting for families h. Divided school districts f. 3 Hamlets: more small businesses i. People i. Lack of youth recreation g. Professionals into town/ office-park j. Races and events that draw people into town j. Aging community (fireworks display) h. Ex-pats looking to return k. Phone and telecom k. Boys & Girls Club l. Marketing of the town i. Solar and other renewables (tax revenue) l. 18 Mile Creek j. Low cost rentals m. Ecological – sloped woodlands k. Mixed Use n. Boston Forrest l. Infrastructure improvements for longevity and o. 6th lowest taxes in Erie County sustainability p. Quality of Life m. Affordable housing Threats (external) a. Watershed and flooding b. Climate shifts c. Increased development and traffic concerns d. NYS high taxes e. Solar and other renewable f. Development in non-ideal locations 157