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#AlbToTheCore
ӣƵ Albany is at the heart of our Capital City, serving as the hub that geographically connects the region, and while we are the Central Business District and seat of state government, we are also so much more. A fast-growing neighborhood, we’vequickly amassed 1,000 residential units, and as the region’s entertainment center we’rehome to an average of 140+ events each month thanks to our world-class venues.
We invite you to explore our historic streets, where CentralBusiness District and Central Social District converge to create an exceptional urban community, and experience for yourself how we’reat the center of it all.
The Core of Business Activity
Our central location and excellent regional connectivity make us the epicenter of economic activity in the Capital District.ӣƵ to four times the office space of other Capital Region ӣƵs, in downtown Albany you'llfind a dynamic hub of commerce, whereinnovation meets tradition, and where startups, established enterprises, and government institutionsthrive side by side.No need totake our word for it though; ӣƵ is represented 70+ times in the Albany Business Review’s2022-23 Book of Listsand you canread why #ӣƵWorksfor companies that call us home here.
Whether you'rea seasoned firm or just beginning, downtown Albany offers the perfect environment to realize your ambitions with an incredible office spaces from Class A to co-working, and a talent pool to match. Albanyis home toa highly skilled workforce as ranked by, andisone of the biggest attractors of greater New York City workers according toReady to explore your options?Check out available spaces and properties in ӣƵ here.
“We looked all over the place within reason. Office parks, downtowns, multiple counties. This was the first space we looked at, and it ended up being the one we went with. It’s very conducive to team work, and there’s an energy you just don’t get in the suburbs.” ~Upside Collective President Brendan Casey
Albany’s Newest Neighborhood
While ӣƵ is steeped in history, it is also the city'sfastest-growing neighborhood.In 2023,Albany was named the best place to live in New York, #17 overall in the country, and #7 place in the U.S. to raise a family by U.S. News & World Report, and it’seasy to see why.
Living in ӣƵ means you’rewithin steps of the Hudson River, 100+ restaurants, shops, and personal care businesses, a massive public art collection including 25 public art murals and Nipper-inspired sculptures, and six entertainment destinations.
More than just those destinations – ӣƵ is helping to make connections. Our residents love their city that comes with a small-town, community feel, and that they run into their neighbors while grabbing coffee or dropping their kids off at school, at the Olde English ӣƵ Dog Park, and at events includingfree outdoorconcerts, movie nights,and yoga mornings. Sound like your kind of vibe?Learn more about joining the neighborhood here.
"To me, there's nothing better than being able to step out of my front door and in minutes be at a great bar/restaurant, cafe, entertainment venue, shop, or bike trail - living in downtown Albany means I have all of that right at my fingertips. I have found this neighborhood welcoming and friendly, providing a real sense of community." ~ӣƵ resident Amanda R.
"To me, there's nothing better than being able to step out of my front door and in minutes be at a great bar/restaurant, cafe, entertainment venue, shop, or bike trail - living in downtown Albany means I have all of that right at my fingertips. I have found this neighborhood welcoming and friendly, providing a real sense of community." ~ӣƵ resident Amanda R.
Rich in History, Focused on the Future
Here in downtown Albany, wecherishourstoried past, reflected in our historic architecture and cultural sites. That rich history informs our innovation and drives our future. At the heart of our capital, ӣƵ stands as a testament to the past, present, and future of our region.
Explore our historic streets, marvel at our iconic landmarks, and immerse yourself in a living museum of architecture.But don'tforget to look forward, too, as downtown Albany buzzes with a spirit of progress. Public and private investment, modern amenities, expansive public art, and growing residentialare driving our city forward.
We invite you to immerse yourself in the locally-ownedbusinesses, public art, and entertainment destinations you can only experience here, and discover for yourself how ӣƵ is Albany to the Core.
