CORTLAND, NY (WHCU) — Cortland County’s new strategic development plan is still being developed. 

A summit was held Monday, and Trish Hiemstra with the Cortland County Planning Department says it’s been divided into four focus areas. 

Hiemstra adds the Elevate Cortland plan is a fresh take on the county’s comprehensive plan from the 70s. 

Hiemstra hopes to have an Elevate Cortland draft presented to county legislators by the end of 2024. 

FULL INTERVIEW: Trish Hiemstra on Ithaca’s Morning News