The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA), together with its redevelopment planning and design consulting team led by CPL, hosted the second of three “Reimagine Saint Rose” community visioning workshops Thursday evening, advancing the effort to gather public input and collaboratively chart a future for the former College of Saint Rose campus in the Pine Hills neighborhood. The 26.5-acre site, acquired by ACPHLA in early 2025 for $35 million via tax exempt bonds, remains the focus of a community-driven…
Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority Reports Strong Progress on “Reimagine Saint Rose” Project
The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) announced major progress on its “Reimagine Saint Rose” initiative, an effort to shape the future of the former College of Saint Rose campus through inclusive, community-centered planning. At its September 11 board meeting, the consultant teams, CPL, Cresa and River Street Planning presented updates on Phase I – Site Analysis and Data Collection, now nearing completion. Work has included background and utility assessments, evaluations of existing buildings, and demographic and market studies.…
Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority
The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) is a public benefit authority established by Albany County to acquire, manage, and redevelop the former College of Saint Rose campus in Albany, New York. Empowered to issue up to $80 million in bonds, ACPHLA’s mission is to repurpose the campus to stimulate economic development and prevent neighborhood decline. The Authority’s responsibilities include community engagement, strategic planning, operations and maintenance of the properties, and securing viable future uses for the site. Albany County Pine…