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Skyway Feasibility Study Findings and Final Recommended Design Presented

Click here to view the announcement’s press release  The Skyway engineering, design and economic analyst team discussed the findings of the #Skyway feasibility study and presented the final recommended concept based on the community’s input @PalaceAlbany: https://t.co/uvi8lsJ39u pic.twitter.com/rVTtrLpuo6 — ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴢᴇ ᴀʟʙᴀɴʏ (@CapAlbanyCorp) August 10, 2018 Capitalize Albany Corporation hosted its third and final event as […]

Skyway Feasibility Study Findings and Final Recommended Design Presentation

Capitalize Albany Corporation is hosting its third and final event as part of a series that has engaged and informed the public regarding the Skyway’s design and engineering. On Thursday, August 9 at the Palace Theatre from 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. the engineering, design and economic analyst team will discuss the findings of the Skyway feasibility […]

City Of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program Round III Opening In September

Following the success of the Small Business Façade Improvement Program’s Round 2, up to $100,000 in matching grants will be available as part of the program’s third round — applications will be made available September 4th. Previous rounds of this small business program have been tremendously successful. To date the program has leveraged more than […]

Art For All Weekend In Downtown Albany

A multi-day weekend event made possible in part by the Amplify Albany Grant Program will drive foot traffic downtown, supporting local businesses — Albany Center Gallery’s Art For All event takes place August 3rd and 4th. Mural tour tickets and additional info is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/capital-walls-mural-tour-tickets-48031191587. Friday, August 3, 5 – 8 p.m. Friday is the […]

A Vibrant Summer With South Pearl Pop-Up Programming 

Supporting Impact Downtown implementation, pop-up programming is building buzz this summer in downtown Albany. The Downtown Albany Business Improvement District’s outdoor movie series Bites Camera Action is back. This year’s events are transforming a section of South Pearl Street into an open-air movie theater and block party. Each Monday evening through August 20, popular films, including both classic favorites and […]

New Central Avenue Mixed-Use Development to Restore Historic Property and Bring 36 Apartments Online

Announcement’s Press Release A new $4.6 million investment is projected to create 55 jobs (52 constructions and 3 permanent), revitalize a historic building at the corner of Central Avenue and Lark Street that has been vacant for a decade, and bring new mixed-use development that will strengthen the Central Avenue business district and surrounding Lark […]

Rehabilitation Project Restores Broadway Buildings and Brings 15 New Apartments to The Warehouse District

  Rehabilitation project restores Albany buildings and brings 15 new apartments to #Albany‘s warehouse district, marking a significant milestone of 500+ units completed as part of the downtown Albany residential initiative. https://t.co/h2ujaNM1bV pic.twitter.com/KMrqJ9h8Zh — ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴢᴇ ᴀʟʙᴀɴʏ (@CapAlbanyCorp) July 13, 2018 With the redevelopment of 800-806 Broadway completed, property connecting Albany’s warehouse district and the Arbor […]

Expanding Expertise New Board Members Strengthen City of Albany Economic Development Organization

Click Here To View The Announcement’s Press Release Strengthening its Board of Director’s wide-ranging expertise — superintendent of the City School District of Albany Kaweeda G. Adams, president and CEO of the Business Council of New York State Heather C. Briccetti, and Nine Pin Ciderworks owner Sonya del Peral, announced today, have accepted appointments to […]

South End Healthy Market Expands 2018 Programming

AVillage has been an advocate and innovator in the sound end neighborhood of Albany for eight years. Its work focuses on addressing severe health disparities in the community as its mission is to improve the quality of life for residents in the south end neighborhood. The goal of the South End Healthy Market, which is […]

Bull Moose Club Coworking Space Opening In September

Troy Innovation Garage owner Tom Nardacci is planning a September opening for his new coworking space located at 150 State Street. The 10,000 sq. ft. ‘Bull Moose Club’ will be home to a mix of small enterprises, startups, remote workers, soloprenuers and freelancers — catering to 125-150 members. It will offer a range of services, […]