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suitability analysis for Canadian second home owners in Cattaraugus County. Jajean Rose-Burney Prabhat Dahal April 28, 2007. Introduction. Preference Based Suitability Analysis Hypothesis: Canadian second homeowners have different location preferences than non-Canadian second home owners
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suitability analysis for Canadian second home owners in Cattaraugus County Jajean Rose-Burney Prabhat Dahal April 28, 2007
Introduction • Preference Based Suitability Analysis • Hypothesis: Canadian second homeowners have different location preferences than non-Canadian second home owners • This analysis can benefit planners, developers, and real estate businesses
Background • Cattaraugus County • Tourism economy and recreational second homes
Criteria • Six criteria were used in this analysis • Preferences were determined by comparing the attributes of both groups of second homes
Methodology • Measuring second homes
Methodology • Creating grids • Distance to Ellicottville and other cities/villages • Densities of second homes • View of ski resorts • Neighborhood home values • Neighborhood land values • Road access
Methodology • Canadian • Non-Canadian
Findings • Differences exist between Canadian and non-Canadian second home location preferences • The most suitable location for Canadian second homes are concentrated around the Ellicottville • Suitable locations for non-Canadian second homes are scattered throughout the County
Tools and Planning Application • Useful for planners to determine best and worst locations for any land use • Limitations come from limited data • Data was based on existing conditions that may not reflect future preferences • Weighting process can allow for bias