Summary
Albany County leaders have picked a winning plan to turn part of the empty College of Saint Rose campus into senior housing. It's a huge step toward fixing up that quiet neighborhood and putting the vacant buildings to good use.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 3
Impact analysis
While exact numbers aren't finalized yet, repurposing this massive site should boost local property values and bring in fresh economic activity.
Older adults looking for housing options and local businesses that will see more foot traffic from new residents.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (3)
State funding to revitalize Saint Rose properties, former Slingerlands ShopRite
New York State has allocated millions of dollars in funding to revitalize multiple unused properties in Albany County.
Albany County announces new youth mentorship program
The former College Of Saint Rose is being used to provide extracurricular activities for students after school. Following an increase in youth violence, Albany County is working with local organizations to create youth mentorship programs.
Senior housing now in negotiations for former Saint Rose campus
On Thursday, Albany County leaders announced the top-ranked proposal for redeveloping a key section of the former College of Saint Rose campus. This marks a major step in efforts to transform the campus into a new community asset.
We'll email you when it's on an upcoming agenda and when it's voted on, at most once a day.
The weekly brief for Albany
What the council decided, in plain English — one email a week.
Free. Unsubscribe with one click any time. We never sell your email.