Albion Borough
Erie County Department of Planning & Community Development

Albion’s Plan is a shining example of implementable planning for a small town of 1,500 people. The plan was done in partnership with Erie County planning staff and no paid consultant.

The plan focuses on four community priorities determined by extensive input from citizens, written in their words not in ‘plannerese,’ with each priority having talking points, goals, realistic action plans, and sections indicating how residents, businesses, and organizations can help. The plan relies on partnerships with the chamber of commerce, fairgrounds association, the school district, and area churches to support implementation. It spurred early action, with a zoning ordinance update underway before the plan was finished.