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The improvements to the South End Connector are nearing completion! The Fitness Court has been installed, new trees have been planted, and the pavement stenciling will start next week. So take a walk on the Connector and try a work-out! Capital Streets Albany South End Connector Albany Bicycle Coalition Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC NYS DOTAlbany Mayor Kathy SheehanNational Fitness CampaignCapital District Transportation Authority - CDTACDPHP Cycle Walkable Albany Times Union South End Albany, NY Community MVP Health Care

CDPHP Cycle has rolled out all their pedal bikes to complement their e-bikes all over the Capital region. September is a beautiful time to take a ride! Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA Albany Bicycle Coalition Albany South End Connector Capital Region Complete Streets Capital Streets

CDPHP Cycle bikes are back CDPHP Cycle bikes are returning to the racks across the Capital Region.

The construction crew is hard at work making improvements to the South End Connector Trail under I-787. Stonework is complete, and the basketball court and the outdoor gym is starting to take shape! Meanwhile, the trail is being kept clean and open. Stay tuned for progress ahead! Albany South End Connector South End Albany, NY Community Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC Walkable Albany Empire State Trail

The City has proposed revisions to zoning and operating regulations for cannabis related issues. Retail shops would be treated more like liquor stores and consumption lounges would be treated like bars. A full Common Council vote is expected in the fall. Read more in the Times-Union article below.

Albany seeks to overhaul cannabis zoning The city is revamping how it classifies cannabis retail stores in a move that would...

It's happening: Lark Street infrastructure project is in progress, which will bring new crosswalks, sidewalk bump outs, replacement and planting of new trees, addition of string lights, & more. See the work schedule below. Lark Street Business Improvement District; Walkable Albany Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC Capital Region Complete Streets

Please be advised that beginning Monday, August 21, 2023 through Wednesday, August 23, 2023 road work will begin on Lark Street between Washington Avenue and Lancaster Street from 3:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

On Thursday, August 24, 2023 through Monday, August 28, 2023 road work will continue on Lark Street between Madison Avenue and Lancaster Street from 3:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M.

Motorists should expect delays in these areas as well as any side streets east and west of Lark Street and if possible should seek alternate routes.

The deadline to make final comments on the South End Strategic Plan put out by Albany's Planning Department has been extended to Sunday, September 3. The survey can be found at https://shorturl.at/bruBV, and you can read more about the plan in this Times Union article "Albany looks for input on updated South End plan" -- https://shorturl.at/dfmqy

Albany looks for input on updated South End plan The city’s Planning Department has published a draft update to the 2007 Capital South...

The City of Albany has completed the Final Draft of the South End Strategic Plan, and is seeking public feedback through a Survey (https://form.jotform.com/231506277998167) with a deadline that has been extended to Sunday, September 3. The Plan, overseen by the Department of Planning, was conducted with extensive input from South End community groups, non-profits, businesses and individuals. The Plan includes recommendations for how City residents can stabilize, energize and grow the community.

This is the last week you can nominate someone for the Henry Johnson Community Service Award! Nominate someone who has volunteered their time and talent to make Albany a better place to live! Deadline: This Friday, August 18! See below for nomination details.

TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Do you know an Albany resident who deserves to be recognized for devoting their time and talent, and making meaningful contributions to build a better Albany? If so, nominate them for the 7th annual Henry Johnson Award for Distinguished Community Service at https://www.albanyny.gov/252/Henry-Johnson-Award.

The award is given to someone who has shown leadership and selfless action in the areas of social justice, volunteerism, arts & history, and education.

Deadline: Friday, August 18.

A project adding public amenities to the South End Connector Trail is scheduled to begin construction the week of July 17. The project, designed after extensive public input, activates a half-mile portion of the multi-use Trail that runs underneath I-787 adjoining the South End Neighborhood, and will include an outdoor gym, basketball area, children’s cycle track, and space for food trucks and community pop-up events. More details at https://albanyny.gov/791/South-End-Connector or by emailing [email protected] Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan South End Albany, NY Community Albany South End Connector Capital Streets South End Neighborhood Association NY State Parks & Historic Sites National Fitness Campaign Empire State Trail New York State Department of Transportation

Bike to Work Day was a day to celebrate all the good things that are happening to make Albany more bikable and walkable: CDPHP Cycle's bikeshare (with electric bikes this year!), the South End Connector, traffic calming in the South End and West Hill, the City of Albany Department of Recreation's Playstreets, the Skyway, Clinton Market, the Albany County Helderberg Hudson Rail Trail Summer Festival, the Empire State Trail, and more. Thanks to all who worked to make the day possible, including Kyle Hatch and James Rath at Capital Streets, the new alternative transportation advocacy group that organized the event, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Sandy Misiewicz, ED at the Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC, Capital District YMCA, Carm Basile, CEO of Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA CDPHP Cycle, Paul Steely White, ED at Parks & Trails New York, and the Albany Bicycle Coalition

Nice piece by Dave Lucas at WAMC Northeast Public Radio about Bike to Work Day and the steady increase in cycling in the city — particularly through the CDPHP Cycle program, which is adding hundreds of e-bikes to its bike share fleet this year. Learn more below.

Albany’s Bike to Work day presses on despite low air quality from the wildfires The city of Albany observed "Bike to Work Day" today.

Capital Streets, with the support of the City of Albany and other sponsors such as the Capital Region Transportation Council - formerly CDTC, is holding events around Bike to Work Day this Thursday, June 29.

They are inviting bicyclists of all levels and experience to come celebrate bicycling as a fun, healthy way to commute and an activity for making friends and exploring our neighborhoods.

Morning Commute Welcome Table: Stop by our Welcome Table in Tricentennial Square Park from 7:30 AM to 1 PM. Refreshments provided by Stacks Espresso Bar.

After Work Ride & Happy Hour with : Meet @ Washington Park Playhouse (6-6:30), Ride Departs at 6:30 PM.

This is a casual ride! The ride will move slowly and be no more than 10-miles to accommodate riders of all skill levels. We will ride on the new Albany Skyway and South End Connector trails, ending at a TBD location in Downtown Albany. CDPHP Cycle Capital District YMCA Stacks Espresso Bar LaBella Associates Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan

Albany’s Office of Audit & Control is still looking for applicants for the Ready. Set. Goal! Program that teaches high school students job skills and provides them with economic opportunities. The deadline is July 7. More details about the program and how to apply are below. City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Chief City Auditor, Dorcey Applyrs City of Albany Department of Recreation; City School District of Albany; Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan

The City of Albany Office of Audit and Control is still looking for prospective applicants to participate in the 2023 Ready. Set. Goal! Youth Program during the week of August 14th - August 18th. To be eligible applicants must be rising 9th, 10th, or 11th graders and City of Albany residents. Click the link below or scan the QR code to apply before the deadline on Friday, July 7, 2023! We are looking forward to a fantastic week!
https://form.jotform.com/231015430864044

All City offices at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. will be closed all day Wednesday, June 14, for a staff safety training. The building includes the Departments of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance, Housing & Community Development, Planning & Development, and Neighborhood Services. The building is normally open Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-4:30 PM.

Bike to Work Day, scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, June 8, HAS BEEN POSTPONED because of the air quality alert in the area. The Day, and its many events, will be rescheduled sometime in late June.

Albany’s Bike to Work Day on Thursday, June 8 aims to encourage more cycling around the Capital District. An 8:30 AM Press Conference with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and alternative transportation advocates will be held at Tricentennial Square (560 Broadway), where coffee and more will be given away from 7:30-1 at the Capital Streets Welcome Table. A casual evening ride for cyclists of all abilities leaves Washington Park at 6:30 & finishes up at The Hollow for food and drink. Roll on down for the fun! For more info, visit www.capitalstreets.org/biketoworkday City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC CDPHP Cycle Capital District YMCA Stacks Espresso Bar LaBella Associates

Love Your Block would like to thank
Hewitt's Garden Centers for their generous donation of impatiens! These bright blooms helped spruce up a residential corner in the South End yesterday. City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services South End Albany, NY Community Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance

Albany’s Bike to Work Day on Thursday, June 8 aims to encourage more cycling around the Capital District. An 8:30 AM Press Conference with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan and alternative transportation advocates will be held at Tricentennial Square (560 Broadway), where coffee and more will be given away from 7:30-1 at the Capital Streets Welcome Table. A casual evening ride for cyclists of all abilities leaves Washington Park at 6:30 & finishes up at The Hollow for food and drink. Roll on down for the fun! For more info, visit www.capitalstreets.org/biketoworkday City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC CDPHP Cycle Capital District YMCA Stacks Espresso Bar LaBella Associates

Becoming a Love Your Block Volunteer is a wonderful way to lend a hand to your neighbors and help beautify your community -- and have some fun while you're doing it. See sign-up details below.

As the weather warms up, consider joining the Love Your Block Volunteer Team for their neighborhood beautification and minor home repair projects around the City of Albany. The volunteer form is linked here: https://form.jotform.com/221366224997060. If you would rather paper form stop by 200 Henry Johnson Blvd between 9:00am- 4:30pm. .

The City of Albany hosted a public meeting on May 4 to share information and solicit input on Riverfront Gateway design ideas. A follow-up survey https://shorturl.at/gitIS has been created for those who were unable to attend the meeting, and feedback from both -- due by Monday, June 5 -- will be used to inform designs. Visit the Gateways project website at https://shorturl.at/bfgNZ for more info or to view a recording of the public meeting. City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC Albany Riverfront Collaborative Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance Center Square Association South End Albany, NY Community South End Neighborhood Association

The City of Albany hosted a public meeting on May 4 to share information and solicit input on gateway design ideas. A follow-up survey https://shorturl.at/gitIS has been created for those who were unable to attend the meeting, and feedback from both will be used to inform designs. Visit the Gateways project website at https://shorturl.at/bfgNZ for more info and view a recording of the public meeting. City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance Center Square Association South End Neighborhood Association

Representatives from the City's Neighborhood and Community Services departments were at the Historic Albany Foundation's Restoration Faire yesterday. Employees at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd. work to protect historic buildings and neighborhoods (Department of Planning & Development), keep properties up to code (Department of Buildings & Regulatory Compliance), rehab homes (Albany Community Development Agency), and build strong neighborhoods (City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services). For more info about our neighborhood services, call 518-434-CITY.

A public meeting for the Brevator Street Improvement Project is being held this Tuesday, May 16, from 6-7:30 pm at the All Saints Catholic Academy at 10 Rosemont St. The Project will transform a wide, car-oriented street into a multi-modal street that will be friendly to pedestrians, bicycle riders and bus riders. The project will include traffic calming and Bus Rapid Transit service. Come to learn more about the project -- and provide your input! NYS Department of Environmental Conservation City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Buckingham Lake Neighborhood Association; Capital Streets Capital Region Complete Streets Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC @ ; Walkable Albany; Albany Bicycle Coalition;

If you missed the public meeting on May 4 about 2 key gateways in the design stage between the Riverfront and Downtown Albany/the Warehouse District, you can see a recording of the meeting at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yb0kRsVUl8c. And you can learn more about the Gateways project and provide feedback at https://shorturl.at/atvz9

Hudson River Waterfront Gateways | Albany, NY The project area is located at two main waterfront gateways: the intersections of Colonie Street and Quay Street and Broadway and Quay Street.

This Gateways project, in its early planning stages, needs your input on design ideas and improvements for 2 key gateways between the Riverfront and Downtown Albany & the Warehouse District. The Zoom Meeting is this Thursday, May 4, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and you can register by visiting https://shorturl.at/mQW12 or scanning the code in the flyer. For more info, visit the Hudson River Waterfront Gateways Project https://shorturl.at/tIJP2 or email [email protected]. This project is funded by the NY State Dept. of State Local Waterfront Revitalization Program https://shorturl.at/klrTY and is overseen by the City’s Planning Dept. City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Walkable AlbanyWalkable City of Albany Department of General Services Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy Arbor Hill Neighborhood Association, Albany Albany Common Council Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC

Your feedback is needed! Sign up for the Zoom call this Thursday at 6:30 to give your input on two new Gateways to the Hudson!

Share your ideas to improve the City's Gateways to the Hudson Waterfront at a Public Zoom Meeting on Thursday, May 4, from 6:30-7:30. Scan the code below to register and learn more about the project at https://shorturl.at/mwzR7 City of Albany City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Walkable Albany City of Albany Department of General Services Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy Arbor Hill Neighborhood Association, Albany Walkable Albany Albany Common Council Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC City of Albany Department of Recreation City of Albany Department of General Services

Share your ideas to improve the City's Gateways to the Hudson Waterfront at a Public Zoom Meeting on Thursday, May 4, from 6:30-7:30. Scan the code below to register and learn more about the project at https://shorturl.at/mwzR7 City of Albany City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan Walkable Albany City of Albany Department of General Services Assemblymember Patricia A. Fahy Arbor Hill Neighborhood Association, Albany Walkable Albany Albany Common Council Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC City of Albany Department of Recreation City of Albany Department of General Services

The Dept. of Planning & Development plays a key role in providing the kinds of public-facing services that are a central part of the new Dept. of Neighborhood & Community Services. Our job is to regulate building and development, preserve and plan neighborhoods, manage land use, and guide sustainable growth. Read more below about how we're working together -- and for you -- at 200 Henry Johnson Blvd.

The City of Albany’s commitment to combating climate change and promoting the health of the environment is a 365 day a year commitment to sustainability. It includes commitments to EVs, energy conservation, environmental justice and more. See below. City of Albany Department of General Services Walkable Albany Capital Streets Capital District Transportation Committee - CDTC Friends of Tivoli Lake Preserve NYS Department of Environmental Conservation City of Albany Department of Neighborhood Services