The Albany County Land Bank controls three large clusters of properties in the City of Albany and has assembled them for development. These clusters are located in the South End, West Hill/Arbor Hill, and Beverwyck neighborhoods. These clusters have unique characteristics, demographics, resident needs, and long-term visions.

To ensure that these developments are successful, the Land Bank has taken an active role in shaping these projects with the developers to incorporate the wants and needs of the community and making sure we have the the most updated visions of the community through continued engagement until the project is ready to build.

Developer: MDG & TRC

PARTNERS: Albany County Land Bank, City of Albany

The first and largest of the Land Bank’s proposed cluster development projects brings together the site control of nearly 75 properties by the Land Bank and the City of Albany with the expertise of developing vacant properties by MDG & TRC.  Through past and ongoing community outreach efforts and incorporating the community’s needs into the development, this project will include new construction for affordable rentals and homeownership opportunities.  The goal of this project is by stabilizing long-disinvested blocks, this new development will be a catalyst for additional community and economic development in the neighborhood.

Developer: Home Leasing

Partners: Albany County Land Bank, Albany Community Development Agency

The corner of Henry Johnson Boulevard and Clinton Avenue is a major intersection and gateway to the City of Albany.  The Albany County Land Bank and Albany Community Development Agency are partnering with Home Leasing to redevelop 22 vacant properties on Clinton Avenue, Henry Johnson Boulevard, and First Street near this intersection.

Developer: Regan Development

Partner: Albany County Land bank

The Albany County Land Bank has partnered with Regan Development to redevelop four or five properties in Albany’s Beverwyck neighborhood.  This mixed-use, mixed-income project will incorporate approximately 57 affordable rental units, a daycare center, and a community hub for community-oriented services for existing and new residents. The community hub concept was developed from feedback from the stated needs of residents and local non-profits to create a shared re-visioning of what a community center is.