Impact Downtown Albany

488 Broadway Under Construction

April 19, 2014 – 6:43 pm

The Arcade at 488 Broadway project will renovate a previously vacant 75,000 SF retail and commercial office building. The final product will consist of: 68 residential rental units – 28 studios, 40 one-bedrooms 3-10 commercial storefronts – 12,000 SF This project directly implements the Albany 2030, Impact Downtown Albany and Downtown Albany Residential strategies. Its […]

Impact Downtown Albany Letter to the Editor Published in Albany Business Review

April 11, 2014 – 4:58 pm

A letter to the editor, written by our expert consultants at Goody Clancy, was published by the Albany Business Review in their 4/11-4/17 publication. To read the letter, please reference page 22 of the Albany Business Review, or view a .pdf of the letter here.

First State of Downtown Meeting Draws 100+ Attendees

March 12, 2014 – 3:20 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation, alongside their team of expert consultants, presented the existing conditions analysis for Downtown Albany’s housing market on Tuesday, March 11th at Sixty State Place at 60 State Street at the first meeting of the State of Downtown Albany Market Series, which is part of the Impact Downtown Albany initiative. Over 150 people […]

Department of Planning Successfully Hosts Waterfront Open House

January 29, 2014 – 1:46 pm

Albany, NY – On Tuesday, January 28th, the City of Albany Department of Development and Planning, Capitalize Albany Corporation, the Mayor’s Office of Energy and Sustainability and the New York State Department of State hosted an open house event for the Corning Preserve Waterfront Park. The event was a response to the Corning Preserve Waterfront […]

Impact Downtown Albany Launch a Success

November 20, 2013 – 5:05 pm

The Impact Downtown Albany launch had an outstanding turnout yesterday (November 19th) with a very positive response from the public for the Pecha Kucha event. Below are links to the event’s press coverage: Times Union – Leaders discuss Albany’s future Business Review – What’s a Pecha Kucha and how can it transform Downtown Albany? YNN […]

The Impact Downtown Albany Strategy

October 30, 2013 – 7:00 pm

What is the Impact Downtown Albany strategy? Impact Downtown is a first-of-its-kind, fully comprehensive, future-focused plan for Downtown Albany. Its results-driven implementation initiative will act as a guide for local redevelopment and reinvestment in a manner that meets the needs of residents, businesses and other stakeholders. Stay tuned for exciting news and updates on Impact […]

Downtown Tactical Plan News: Corning Preserve Waterfront Park Plan Public Workshops

October 10, 2013 – 7:37 pm

To download the flyer, click here. As part of the tactical revitalization plan for Downtown Albany, Capitalize Albany Corporation is working with the City of Albany and a world-class consultant team to develop the Corning Preserve Waterfront Master Plan. This effort, funded in part by NYS Department of State builds from the soon-to-be completed Local […]

Capitalize Albany Corporation to Cut Ribbon at 83 Beaver Street Apartments

July 23, 2013 – 11:50 am

This Thursday, 7/25, at 2pm, Capitalize Albany Corporation alongside of Mayor Jennings and Project Developer Pat Chiou will cut the ribbon at the new Beaver Street Loft Apartments located at 83 Beaver. This event is open to the public and tours of the complex will be given following the event. Full media advisory here.

Three Finalists Selected to Advance in Downtown Albany Tactical Plan Process

April 1, 2013 – 8:36 pm

Three consulting teams were selected as finalists to move forward in the selection of the final Downtown Albany Tactical Plan consulting team.  The three finalist teams are: Live, Work, Learn, Play (http://www.lwlp.com/) NBBJ (http://www.nbbj.com/) Goody Clancy  (http://www.goodyclancy.com/) Want to know more about the Downtown Albany Tactical Plan?  Check out our informational page for further details […]

8 Semifinalists to Respond to RFP Announced

February 26, 2013 – 2:47 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation has announced the 8 semi-finalists to respond to the RFP (request for proposals) for the Downtown Albany Tactical Plan.  The full list of semi-finalists can be found here. Semi-finalists were selected from the 14 respondents to the RFQ. The Downtown Tactical Plan is a first-of-its-kind, fully comprehensive, future-focused plan for Downtown Albany. […]