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Join Us & Open the Door to Downtown’s Future 11/19

November 15, 2013 – 7:25 pm

November 19th Schedule 12:00 – 2:00 Interactive engagement at the Ten Eyck Plaza 3:30 – 5:15 Interactive engagement at the Ten Eyck Plaza 4:00 – 4:30 Press conference 5:15 – 6:00 Glimpse of the Future of Downtown Albany Pecha Kucha Presentation Speakers Include: David Dixon, Goody Clancy Nancy Zimpher, SUNY Michael Holtzman, WhoSay Tracy Metzger, […]

Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workshops

November 5, 2013 – 5:37 pm

On November 14th, two free tax credit workshops will take place at the University Club of Albany (141 Washington Avenue at Dove Street), from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and 5:00-6:00 PM. Click here for .pdf of flyer.

LAX on Lark Opens

November 1, 2013 – 5:59 pm

Bangkok Bistro owner Will Phan has opened his L.A.X. on Lark. The Italian-Asian-fusion restaurant at 205 Lark St. in Albany, NY opened Oct. 31. For full story click here.

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 […]

Numerous City of Albany Projects Selected by Regional Council As Proposed Priority Projects

September 25, 2013 – 2:04 pm

Over a dozen projects within the City of Albany have been identified by the Capital Region Economic Development Council as proposed priority projects for the upcoming REDC Round 3 awards. They include: the CSCC ATTAIN Lab project; the Park South Redevelopment project ; the Quackenbush Square project; the Wellington Row project; the Dewitt Clinton Hotel […]

Palace Theater Success Shows Signs of Healthy Downtown

September 18, 2013 – 3:52 pm

Albany’s Palace Theater shows profit for second year “The 82-year-old Palace is a large part of the city’s economy. The approximately 150,000 patrons who visited the theater this year also ate, drank and shopped in Albany’s downtown.” Full story here.

Economic Development Specialist

September 11, 2013 – 6:16 pm

About the Position Capitalize Albany Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, professional and experienced candidate for Economic Development Specialist. This is a fast pace position responsible for supporting the coordination and administration of business development programs and lending programs. The Economic Development Specialist is a key driver of economic development project implementation. An integral responsibility […]

New Tenants Announced for Kiernan Plaza

September 11, 2013 – 4:18 pm

On Monday afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Duffy visited Kiernan Plaza. The former Union Station will serve as the new corporate headquarters for the credit union SEFCU and the national engineering firm CHA, and will house a new regional office of the Arkansas-based networking firm Windstream Communications. Full story here.

Mayor Jennings, Developers Jim and Lena Hart, Capitalize Albany Corporation Cut Ribbon of Liberty Lofts at 374 Broadway

August 15, 2013 – 1:44 pm

Mayor Jennings, project developers Jim and Lena Hart, Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Downtown Albany BID cut the ribbon today at the newest addition to the Downtown Residential initiative: the Liberty Lofts at 374 Broadway.  The $1.9 million project received assistance via loans from Capitalize Albany Corporation and Berkshire Bank. Full release here.