Census Mapper Video Overview Still new to our Census Mapper application? Not sure how to make the most of it? CDRPC’s Todd Fabozzi provides a step-by-step overview of our Census Mapper application including how to make maps, access quick maps, query data, and print maps. If you have already worked with the CDRPC Census Mapper and […]
RFP: Economic Development Strategic Planning (Albany County) The County of Albany is seeking proposals for economic development strategic planning as requested by the County Executive’s Office. Albany County is requesting proposals to conduct a community-wide strategic process which will guide our community’s economic development efforts over the next five to ten years. The full RFP and […]
Monitoring Millennials in the Capital District and Beyond Albany County leads the region for the largest concentration and share of Millennials between the ages of 20 and 34 and outpaces the state and national averages. As one of the largest generations in history, and outnumbering Baby Boomers, Millennials are important to today’s economy. They are […]
Drought Risk in the Capital District Once Again The Capital Region, along with the northeast in general, is not accustomed to drought conditions. While much of the southeast and western United States have experienced deep, prolonged, drought in recent years, that is not the reality for the northeast. However, even the northeast is not immune […]
Rain Barrels This page is a resource center for all things rain barrel. Rain Barrel Power Point How To Build A Rain Barrel Homeowner Rain Barrel Maintenance sheet Rain Barrel Set-Up and Maintenance Guidance by Albany Stormwater Coalition […]
Regional Population Growth in 2017 With the release of the 2017 population estimates, it is increasingly clear that population growth for the region’s municipalities remains stable and concentrated in Saratoga County. Of the region’s top 10 fastest growing municipalities, seven are located in Saratoga County. Halfmoon remains the fastest growing municipality in the region, growing […]
Cost of Living in the Capital District Remains Generally Stable The Cost of Living index experiences increases in health care and miscellaneous goods and services; decreases were seen in transportation and utilities. On May 31, the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) released the first quarter Cost of Living Index for participating communities across […]
Smart Growth America Technical Assistance: Small-Scale Manufacturing Free technical assistance to leverage small-scale manufacturing to help revitalize your community and create new opportunity. In partnership with the U.S. Economic Development Administration and Recast City, Smart Growth America is offering free technical assistance to community leaders interested in using small-scale manufacturing to help revitalize a downtown or neighborhood and […]
Transportation Planner – Capital District Transportation Committee TRANSPORTATION PLANNER – Full-time position in Albany area, must have transportation planning experience, preferably some experience with infrastructure and operations planning, capital program management, and project management. Strong technical skills, writing skills, and presentation skills are important. Must be able to independently develop task work programs, conduct technical […]
Capital Region Foreign-Trade Zone Success Story Wins at National Trade Event The Capital District Regional Planning Commission and FTZ #121 receives recognition from the National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones as part of its “Telling the FTZ Success Story” advocacy campaign. The National Association of Foreign-Trade Zones (NAFTZ) has recognized the Capital District Regional Planning Commission […]