Creative Solutions

The city of Albany has been innovative in developing strategies for a successful and vital downtown. 

The Capitalize Albany Economic Development Strategy and Urban Design Plan, completed in March, 1996, formulates a vision and development strategy for the revitalization of downtown Albany. Capitalize Albany has been successful in garnering support from local private and public leadership and has formalized a committee to oversee the implementation of the plan. As a result of this effort, more than $40 million has been invested in downtown. 

One of the successes is the creation of the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District, charged with the maintenance and management of downtown. 

The charm of St. Joseph's and the Ten Broeck neighborhood provides the downtown revitalization plan with a unique opportunity to solicit creative development concepts for any number of potential business uses. It is a significant architectural gem with quality features and the perfect location for a small business venture. Possibilities include: housing, a banquet hall, a theater, a convention center, a festival market place, a recital hall.