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80 Central Avenue Investment To Support Three Impactful Non-Profits Serving The Capital Region

January 17, 2019 – 7:27 pm

In #Albany, with support from many, 80 Central Avenue is transformed and now the new home and shared space for three non-profits doing incredible work in the greater Capital Region – Northeastern Association of The Blind at Albany, @GirlsIncGCR, LifePath: https://t.co/pzlZD6Bd5f pic.twitter.com/WnrYOYykgO — ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴢᴇ ᴀʟʙᴀɴʏ (@CapAlbanyCorp) January 17, 2019 On Thursday, Girls Inc. of the […]

Extensive $48 Million Rehabilitation Project Under Way In Arbor Hill Neighborhood

January 14, 2019 – 5:17 pm

Construction is under way, more than 200 affordable housing and mixed-income residential units are taking shape within 70 row houses as part of Home Leasing’s $47.8 million project in the Arbor Hill neighborhood and along Clinton Avenue and Ten Broeck Triangle. Each building is undergoing a gut rehab, Home Leasing is completing approximately three buildings […]

Site Work Has Begun, 9W Project To Bring New Development, Streetscape Improvements

December 28, 2018 – 5:48 pm

Mt. Hope Commons site work started in November, the new $10 million project at 351 Southern Boulevard is under way. This investment is expected to create 60 jobs (30 construction and 30 permanent) and provide new neighborhood amenities. A project made possible with support from the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency, portions of this project will […]

TRANSFORMATIVE $78 MILLION INVESTMENT ANNOUNCED BY GOVERNOR CUOMO TO TRANSFORM SEVEN PROPERTIES IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN ALBANY

December 14, 2018 – 7:51 pm

Located in the City of Albany’s DRI zone, further maximizing the New York State initiative’s impact — with support from Governor Cuomo and Empire State Development, Redburn Development Partners is making a substantial $78 million investment to renovate and rehabilitate seven downtown buildings, a key investment as part of the Impact Downtown Albany strategic plan’s implementation. Poised for […]

Expanded Fort Orange Holiday Market Returns for 2018 Season

November 30, 2018 – 5:46 pm

The Fort Orange General Store’s Holiday Market is returning for the 2018 season. Supported by the Amplify Albany Grant Program and with momentum gained after the Store’s inaugural Holiday Market in 2017, the scope of this year’s Holiday Market has expanded. The Market will feature a significant number of new vendors totaling more than 30 […]

Building For Tomorrow 2018

November 28, 2018 – 10:19 pm

Joined by its investors, hundreds of community leaders and stakeholders, Capitalize Albany Corporation hosted its annual event, Building For Tomorrow 2018 on Nov. 27 at Fort Orange Brewing (450 N. Pearl), celebrating an extraordinary year of building momentum in the Capital City. In review of 2018, Capitalize Albany presented on an unprecedented year of investment and […]

$51.6 Million Sandidge Way Investment To Boost Revenue Generated More Than Four Times For Local Taxing Jurisdictions

November 15, 2018 – 9:47 pm

Click here to view the announcement’s press release An assemblage of property at the intersection of Sandidge Way (formerly Loughlin Street) and Fuller Road totaling 6.49 acres will be the site for construction of seven residential apartment buildings including a total of 252 apartment units. With this investment — the property will produce 4.47 times […]

International Downtown Association Awards Downtown Albany Residential Development Strategy

November 7, 2018 – 9:34 pm

Click here to view the announcement’s press release During its 64th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Antonio, the International Downtown Association recognized Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Downtown Albany Residential Development Infinitive, awarding the strategic plan a certificate of merit. The City began the Downtown Residential Development Initiative in 2002 with the purpose of […]

Reinvestment In Strategic Programming Is Strengthening Neighborhoods Throughout The City of Albany

October 18, 2018 – 7:53 pm

Read more in the announcement’s press release here At its Thursday board meeting, the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) approved $25,000 more to support the Amplify Albany Grant Program. Administered by Capitalize Albany Corporation, the program is designed to create and expand programming that is driving foot-traffic throughout City neighborhoods and commercial districts. […]

Morris Street Apartment Building Poised to Further Park South Revitalization

October 18, 2018 – 7:45 pm

Read more in the announcement’s press release here  An important element in Park South Urban Renewal Plan implementation, this $5.3 million investment will remove neighborhood blight through construction of a new five story building with 28 market-rate apartment units. Creating two permanent and 40 construction jobs — during construction the project is estimated to generate […]