The Central Albany Revitalization Area (CARA) Advisory Board approved funding for a downtown streetscape project that will beautify the downtown core with such improvements as new street lighting, sidewalks, and street trees.

The project was split into two phases to accommodate the opening of the new Albany Carousel Museum and help reduce the disruption to the downtown during construction.

The Public Works Department realizes construction will be very disruptive to the downtown during both phases of this project. We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding during construction and will do everything possible to reduce construction impacts. 

Phase 2

Phase 2 Construction Activity Map

Phase 2 includes these improvements:

Phase 1

Phase 1 of the CARA Downtown Streetscape Project includes installing new sidewalk, asphalt pavement, and street trees around three frontages of the Albany Post Office. The Public Works Department is also replacing undersized water lines in the project area. The work will begin in early January 2017 and be completed by the end of March to coincide with the opening of the Carousel.

Phase 1 will also introduce back-in angled parking to the downtown with a total of 47 parking spaces.

The Albany City Council reviewed the report on March 21, 2016 and directed staff to conduct a series of public outreach activities to determine which intersection improvement alternative is preferred by North Albany residents. The first step in that process was an online survey. Notice of the survey was provided in the April 2016 edition of the City Bridges newsletter (17,000 plus recipients, released March 29, 2016) and through social media (over 3,000 likers/followers). After two weeks there were 326 responses. Many responses included comments and questions that have been addressed by staff. The survey results are summarized on this page. 

City staff will hold an open house on this topic from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016 in the Council Chambers at Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW.  The purpose of the open house is to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about the various intersection alternatives and provide feedback.  No new information will be presented at the open house; it is primarily an opportunity for you to ask questions of staff and the City’s consultant about this project.  If you are unable to attend but have questions or comments that you want to be heard, please send them via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..  All comments provided in the online survey, at the open house, and by email will be provided to the City Council. 

Next Steps

• Open house, Tuesday, April 26, 2016, from 4:00 - 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW.
• Staff will combine survey results and public comments into a report to the City Council.
• The Council will then consider the public input and identify their preferred intersection treatment.
• No decisions have been made about when improvements to the intersection will be made; available funding is limited and the community has competing transportation needs.
• Once the preferred alternative is identified, the Council will need to consider these funding limitations and competing needs before scheduling construction.