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State of Downtown Albany Meeting Wraps up with Final Meeting on Retail

May 9, 2014 – 6:22 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation, alongside their team of world-class consultants, presented the existing conditions analysis for Downtown Albany’s retail market on Thursday, May 8th at the Hilton Albany. The meeting was the third and final installment of the State of Downtown Albany Market Series, which is part of the Impact Downtown Albany initiative. Presenting was Mayor […]

Second State of Downtown Albany Meeting Continues with meeting on Office Market and Growing the Technology Sector

April 25, 2014 – 3:16 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation, alongside their team of expert consultants, presented the existing conditions analysis for Downtown Albany’s office market on Thursday, April 24th at 20 Park Street. The meeting was the second of the State of Downtown Albany Market Series, which is part of the Impact Downtown Albany initiative. Presenting at the event was Ben […]

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 […]

Academy Lofts Grand Opening Slated for Thursday April 17th

April 14, 2014 – 3:50 pm

Join Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Albany Common Council President Carolyn McLaughlin and New York State Assemblyman John McDonald on Thursday April 17th for the grand opening of the Academy Lofts. Even will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Academy Lofts space on 56 Second Street in Albany. RSVP information is below.

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 […]