Advance Albany County Alliance Projects
Central Warehouse
The Central Warehouse project represents a significant step toward removing one of Albany’s most prominent vacant structures and unlocking new opportunities for redevelopment. Following the Advance Albany County Alliance’s acquisition of the property, the project has advanced through planning, procurement, and legal milestones, with environmental abatement now underway.
Abatement activities are underway and expected to be completed by the end of August, paving the way for the next phase of demolition. Once complete, the site will be positioned for future investment and redevelopment, transforming a long-standing symbol of blight into a catalyst for economic growth and neighborhood revitalization.
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Al Tech Steel Site Redevelopment
The Al Tech Steel Site project is transforming the former Al Tech Specialty Steel property in the Town of Colonie into a shovel-ready destination for advanced manufacturing investment. Once home to one of the region’s largest steel producers, the site represents a significant opportunity to support Albany County’s growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing ecosystem while returning a long-underutilized property to productive use.
With support from a $500,000 FAST NY grant awarded by Empire State Development, the Advance Albany County Alliance has advanced a Master Plan, Generic Environmental Impact Statement (GEIS), engineering, and other pre-development activities to prepare the site for future investment. These efforts will position the property to attract high-capital, high-employment manufacturers, strengthen the region’s supply chain, and create long-term economic opportunities for Albany County.
106 South Pearl Street
106 South Pearl StreetLocated at one of the primary gateways into the City of Albany, 106 South Pearl Street represents a unique opportunity for transformative redevelopment. The Advance Albany County Alliance continues to evaluate redevelopment concepts for the site, with the goal of attracting a catalytic project that supports neighborhood revitalization, expands economic opportunity, and complements broader public and private investment in downtown Albany.
Through continued collaboration with community stakeholders and development partners, the Alliance is committed to positioning this property for a vibrant new chapter that benefits both residents and visitors.
Coeymans Truck Study
Advance Albany County Alliance is leading a comprehensive planning initiative focused on evaluating truck traffic patterns along a major freight corridor through the Town of Coeymans to improve the safe and efficient movement of commercial vehicles while minimizing impacts on surrounding neighborhoods. The study will identify infrastructure needs, traffic patterns, and opportunities to enhance roadway safety and mobility.
Working with local officials, transportation agencies, engineering consultants, and community stakeholders, the Advance Albany County Alliance is developing recommendations to guide future transportation investments that support both economic growth and quality of life for Albany County residents.
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Reimagine Saint Rose
The Reimagine Saint Rose initiative represents a transformative effort to preserve and reposition the former College of Saint Rose campus following the institution’s closure. The Advance Albany County Alliance played a key role in supporting the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority through the acquisition of the 26.5-acre campus and the initial planning and redevelopment process.
With the acquisition complete and the project advancing into its next phase, management has transitioned to Albany County, which will continue leading redevelopment planning, community engagement, and implementation to ensure the campus becomes a vibrant, long-term asset for the Pine Hills neighborhood and the Capital Region.
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