building a tactical revitalization plan for downtown albany

Step 3: Synthesis (Months 7 and 8)
3.1: Draft Master Plan
Based on the Opportunities Analysis, MKSK Planning and Design Team will begin to draft initial planning
concepts and strategies for the Corning Preserve Phase 2 Master Plan. This process will determine how to
better connect this area with Downtown and the greater Albany area, unlock development opportunities,
leverage current investment and plans, and guide needed infrastructure improvements. MKSK will identify
and describe the most appropriate development/park amenity alternatives based upon the public input and
analyses completed in the previous tasks. This will be developed through participation in a 2-day charrette
to coordinate with the evolving draft strategic vision, physical framework and action plan outline for the
Downtown Tactical Revitalization Plan process.
‣ First Day
• Design Workshop (Morning and afternoon)
• Develop Alternative Scenarios
‣ Second Day
• Revise and Refine Alternative Scenarios
• Review conceptual Alternatives with the City and Working Group
• Record Comments and Issues.
The plan shall include, but not be limited to:
‣ A range of the most appropriate park improvements, including;
• A state-of-the-art covered stage
• Improvements to the existing 800-seat amphitheater
• Parking facilities including the reconstruction of the existing parking area with improved access
at Quay Street, new potential mooring attachments for larger vessels and day boat tie-ups,
signage, lighting, and utilities.
• Walkways and connections associated with the existing trail system, including site furnishings,
landscaping and related amenities.
• Reconstruction and/or rehabilitation of restrooms and equipment storage facilities
• Shoreline stabilization
MKSK Planning and Design Team will meet with the Working Group and relevant stakeholders to review
these initial concepts and strategies to vet them for consensus approach. The City staff will organize and
coordinate needed follow-up meetings with all relevant stakeholders to review the Concept Plans. With input
from the Working Group, MKSK Planning and Design Team will refine concept plans and provide the
following additional information towards conceptual development:
‣ Cost estimates for the improvements;
‣ Infrastructureupgrades needed to support the proposed improvements, such as enhancements to
transportation systems, infrastructure, utilities, and environmental conditions (such as containing
runoff through grading or drainage structures, re-vegetating the shoreline, etc.) or way-finding signs
from parking lots;
‣ Alternative schematic designs of the improvements and park amenities to create a more attractive
and functional park; and,
‣ An action plan that includes recommendations to achieve the desired redevelopment objectives.
MKSK will submit the draft plan to DOS for review and approval, and will incorporate DOS's comments, prior
to the Community Meeting.
Key Deliverables:
‣ Draft Master Plan and Refinements
‣ Estimate of Probable Construction Costs
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