Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Impact
Beyond the immediate development of commercial and residential spaces, A05918 aims to bolster the infrastructure surrounding the Harriman campus. This includes addressing parking needs and repurposing site layouts to enhance connectivity with adjacent neighborhoods in Albany. By prioritizing the construction of workforce and low-to-middle-income housing, the bill seeks to make the area more livable and accessible for diverse populations, aligning with broader economic development goals for the region.
Summary
Bill A05918 proposes a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a segment of the Harriman campus in Albany, New York. This initiative is spearheaded by the Empire State Development Corporation in collaboration with the Office of General Services. The bill mandates that a minimum of seven acres of underutilized space within the Wadsworth project site be allocated for commercial and retail development. A development study must be conducted and published within 180 days after the bill's effective date, following a public review period of at least 45 days to gather community feedback.
Contention
Discussion around A05918 has highlighted potential points of contention related to the effectiveness of the proposed development strategies, especially concerning how well they will serve the local community's needs. Critics may argue that top-down planning could overlook specific local issues, while supporters emphasize the necessity of comprehensive infrastructure planning to facilitate growth. Importantly, how public input is incorporated into the development plans will be crucial in addressing community concerns and ensuring that the benefits of the development are equitably distributed.
Same As
Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a plan to develop mixed-use commercial and residential property on a certain portion of the Harriman campus; directs such plan to be completed and made available for public comment no later than 180 days after the effective date; directs empire state development, in conjunction with the office of general services, to create a master plan for the redesign of the Harriman campus; directs that such plan be completed and made available for public comment no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the department of economic development, in conjunction with various departments and offices, to conduct a study regarding increasing public access to museums in New York city; directs a report on such study to be submitted no later than one year after the effective date.
Directs the empire state development corporation to issue reports on all active land use projects that used the process of eminent domain quarterly until five years after the project is fully completed and shall be made available on the public website of the corporation.
Directs the department of veterans' services and the department of economic development to make available on their website information about federal and state programs available to businesses that employ veterans.
Directs the department of transportation to conduct a traffic and planning study on the feasibility of transforming the Harriman campus in connection with the relocation of the Wadsworth Laboratory at Harriman; directs a report on the findings of such study to be delivered within one year of effectiveness.
Directs the department of public service, in conjunction with the New York state energy research and development authority, and the power authority of the state of New York to commission a study on the utilization of directional noise reduction optimization technology for wind turbines in New York state.
Directs the power authority of the state of New York to make low-cost power and energy services available to providers of services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Directs the power authority of the state of New York to make low-cost power and energy services available to providers of services for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities.
Directs state agencies to adopt an embodied carbon decarbonization program; requires the office of general services to continue to issue operational directives and guidance for common construction materials to reduce the amount of embodied carbon in such materials.