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Community Invited to Help Shape New South Pearl Street Intercity Transit Center Project Read the Article

The Advance Albany County Alliance is seeking community input as plans move forward to transform the former McDonald’s building at 106 South Pearl Street into a new gateway bus terminal for Albany’s South End. The project aims to revitalize the long-vacant property while creating a welcoming transportation hub and community asset. Residents, business owners, and neighborhood stakeholders are invited to participate in a kickoff community workshop to help shape the design and retail amenities of the future terminal. The proposed

Albany County Assumes Management of Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority Read the Article

The Advance Albany County Alliance (AACA) is pleased to share that the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) has entered its next phase of operation under Albany County management. The transition reflects the Authority’s continued evolution as it advances redevelopment planning and implementation efforts for the former College of Saint Rose campus and surrounding Pine Hills neighborhood. Since its creation in 2024, ACPHLA has served as a public benefit authority dedicated to acquiring, managing, and redeveloping the former College

  • Intercity Bus Terminal Community Workshop #2 — OPEN HOUSE June 2026

    Giffen Elementary School 274 S. Pearl Street, Albany, NY, United States

    Advance Albany County Alliance is redeveloping the former McDonald's building at 106 South Pearl Street. As part of downtown planning work over the past year, hundreds of participants have gathered to discuss potential investments. One project identified was the development of an Intercity Bus Terminal serving the regional anchors, Trailways and Greyhound, with CDTA service, a public safety office, neighborhood retail store and outdoor gathering area. This project aims to revitalize the long-vacant property while creating a welcoming transportation hub and community

Our Mission

The Advance Albany County Alliance is a Local Development Corporation focused on business development and growth, retaining and attracting jobs, and promoting Albany County. We collaborate with public, private, and nonprofit interests to create an economy that provides opportunities for all of its residents.

Our team helps businesses of all sizes grow, expand, and attract top talent in Albany County. We work to share the wonderful opportunities for young professionals, families, and advanced professionals here in Albany County. Our services are offered at no cost to businesses as our operations are supported by public and private funders who are equally committed to the success of our county.

Our vision is for Albany County to be the need to be and want to be location.

Albany County Capital Resource Corporation (ACCRC)Albany County Industrial Development Agency (ACIDA)Albany County Business Development Corporation (ACBDC)Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA)Sustainable Technology & Green Energy Grant Program (STAGE)

Albany County At A Glance

314.8K
Population
$66.3K
Median Household Income
229.6K
Total Regional Employment
$33.6B
Gross Regional Product
77.15%
Labor Force Participation