SOUTHTERN TIER WEST REGIONAL PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Serving Allegany, Cattaraugus, & Chautauqua Counties in Western New York​
The Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board (STW) is the regional planning agency for Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties in Western New York. STW assists 124 towns and villages in a diverse set of topics including community and economic development, community planning, data and information services, environmental and energy planning, regional services, local food planning, local government and community assistance, and water source management.

Our Mission

In 1969 the County Legislatures of Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties of New York State adopted a resolution creating Southern Tier West as a regional planning board (specialized unit of local government) under the authority of Article 12B of the New York State General Municipal Law.

Our MISSION is to help coordinate and enhance planning and development activities in Allegany, Cattaraugus, and Chautauqua Counties so as to promote social, physical, and economic development in these counties.  Southern Tier West seeks to improve the quality of life for the region's people and assure that the "people of the Southern Tier West region have access to adequate occupational, educational, and recreational opportunities; environment; health care services; housing; public safety; and transportation.

Current Activities

NYS Notary Examination Training

Date/Time: Dec. 15, 2025, 9 AM - 1 PM
Location: Alfred State Campus
Cost: $125 includes required course textbook (book will be provided in training)
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

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Save The Date!

Southern Tier West 31st Annual
​Local Government Conference
June 4, 2026 @ Houghton University

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2023-2028 CEDS

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