A comprehensive project to reimagine the City of Albany's approximately 4.6 miles of waterfront along the Hudson River with funding from the New York State Department of State. The project built on the Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan which aims to leverage Albany’s history and diverse natural, cultural, institutional, and human resources to become a global model for sustainable revitalization and urban livability. The Albany WAVES project had three components:

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1. Local Waterfront Revitalization Program (LWRP) update – update the 1991 LWRP to reflect current needs, interests, and regulations, incorporating new projects that will contribute to a vibrant, resilient waterfront while promoting local investment.
    

2.  North Warehouse District Brownfield Opportunity Area program Nomination Study (N-BOA) – An in-depth analysis of existing conditions and potential redevelopment scenarios for an approximately 183-acre area of the North Warehouse District adjacent to the Hudson River. 
    

3. South Waterfront District Brownfield Opportunity Area program Nomination Study (S-BOA) – An in-depth analysis of existing conditions and potential redevelopment scenarios for an approximately 24-acre area of the South Waterfront District on the Hudson River. 

 

A Steering Committee comprised of local stakeholders and government officials oversaw the Albany WAVES project. The committee was supported by project partners from the City of Albany Planning & Development office, a consultant team, and New York State Department of State. The project included a Community Participation Plan to keep stakeholders and the general public informed and engaged throughout the process. The project was launched in fall 2020 and ran through 2023.