I. Introduction
The Study Region
Historical Background
The Private Land Use and Development Plan
Land Use Legislation in Other Parts of the United States
Significance of the Study
Methodology
Summary
II. Local Governments' Perceptions of the Plan's Economic Impact
Familiarity with Plan Familiarity with Real Estate Values
Length of Time in Office
Previous Experience in Local Government
Reassessment of Property
Percentage of Full Market Value at Which Property is Assessed
Impact of Plan on Equalization Rate
Assessment Equitableness
Impact of Plan on Real Property Values
Impact of Recession on Real Estate Transfers
Differential Reassessment
The Plan and the Fisher Tax Law
Impact of Wild, Scenic, and Recreational Rivers Act on Property Values
Impact of Recession on Employment Opportunities
Impact of Plan on Employment Opportunities
Impact of Plan on Stimulation of Growth in Parts of Park Towns Outside Blue Line
Impact of Plan on Land Values in Parts of PArk Towns Outside Blue Line
Status of Planning in Local Government Units
Impact of Plan on Tourism
Overall Economic Impact of Plan
Attitudes Toward Adirondack Park Agency and Plan
Reliability of Responses
Summary
III. Realtors' Perception of the Plan's Economic Impact
Length of Time Selling Real Estate in Park
Reassessment of Property
Impact of Plan on Real Property Values
Impact of Recession on Real Estate Transfers
Impact of Plan on Real Estate Transfers
Differential Reassessment
Impact of A. P.A. Recognized Pre-existing Subdivision Sales on Equalization Rates and Local Taxes
Impact of A. P.A. Permit System on Sales
Impact of Plan on Stimulation of Growth Outside Blue Line
Impact of Plan on Land Values Outside Blue Line
Impact of Plan on Employment Opportunities
Impact of Plan on Tourism
Overall Economic Impact of Plan
Attitudes Toward A. P.A. and Plan
Reliability of Responses
Summary
IV. Employer's Perception of the Plan's Economic Impact
Types of Businesses Surveyed
Impact of Recession on Employment Opportunities
Impact of Plan on Employment Opportunities
Overall Economic Impact of Plan
Summary
V. Impact of Plan on Subdivisions
Status of Approval of Projects
Characteristics of the Developer
Characteristics of Proposed Projects
Demand for Adirondack Property
Economic Impact of Projects
The Permit Systems and Its Administration by the A. P.A.
Impact of Plan on Land Values
Overall Economic Impact of Plan
Summary
VI. The Adirondack Real Estate Market and Other Economic Factors
The Adirondack Real Estate Market
The Real Estate Market in Other Parts of New York
The Adirondack Real Estate Market and the National Economy
The Construction Industry
Other Economic Activity
Summary
VII. Regional Impact of the Plan-- by Town
Clinton County
Essex County
Franklin County
Fulton County
Hamilton County
Herkimer County
Lewis County
Oneida County
St. Lawrence County
Saratoga County
Warren County
Washington County
Summary
8. Conclusions
Appendixes
Interviews
