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Community
Albany’s neighborhoods play a key role in the City’s quality of life, preservation of historic and cultural resources, and social diversity that makes living here inviting and exciting. The physical character of our neighborhoods is distinguishable by their walkable streets, historic architecture, beautification and eclectic mix of housing options, from historic row houses and bungalows to multi-family colonials that meet the changing faces and lifestyles of residents and new arrivals.
Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan
Creating and maintaining safe, livable, mixed-use neighborhoods is a significant priority shared amongst the community and a fundamental part of the vision set in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, Albany 2030.
The City works collectively with its residents and partners to strategically plan for development and revitalization efforts that promote sustainable living, multi-modal connections, home ownership and economic opportunities within its neighborhoods, while preserving unique or historical integrity.
You will also find the urban fabric of Albany’s neighborhoods to include quality and accessible amenities such as commercial centers, schools, parks and recreation, health care services, libraries and establishments for activity and entertainment.
Economic Development
Albany is a place to settle, as there is a collective purpose amongst residents and businesses to make living here desirable - a dynamic City for developmental and intellectual needs, economic growth and stability, and social connectivity.
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Albany Neighborhoods
List of Albany Neighborhoods and related neighborhood associations
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City Transit
Modes of transportation available in the city of Albany, NY.
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Education & Libraries
The concentration of institutions is one of Albany's greatest attributes. The City of Albany has set goals and strategies to foster existing connections and create new relationships and partnerships with its institutions that focus on cooperative planning for growth and development, as expressed in the the City's Comprehensive Plan, Albany 2030.
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Emergency Services
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Hudson Riverway Pedestrian Bridge Memorial Bricks
Hudson Riverway Pedestrian Bridge project is the culmination of an effort to reconnect modern downtown Albany and its historic waterfront. The bridge not only provides physical access, but serves as a virtual outdoor museum to celebrate the community's historic link to the Hudson River complete with memorial bricks.
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Places of Worship
Places of worship in the city of Albany
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Senior Services
Senior citizen services in Albany NY
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Voting in Albany
Information on where to register and vote in Albany, NY.