REQUESTFORQUALIFICATI ONS Building a Tactical Revitalization ...

SCOPE OF SERVICES
• Albany/Rensselear Metropolitan District – a singular intermodal district to better link the two waterfronts and
better connect the Amtrak Station in Rensselear to Downtown. We envision almost a mini-Pittsburgh waterfront
type model (waterfront development, water taxi, etc.).
• Replace the Greyhound Bus Station with new Intermodal Center on Broadway
• New Train Station – The warehouse district in the north end of Study Area is slowly developing in an
entertainment district, with potential for residential. Jump start the area by developing small train station as
Amtrak runs through the area already.
• Arterial Improvements (next 30 years) - I-787 and South Mall Arterial converted to boulevards – both are
reaching end of useful life and will need major rehab in the future. Drop them both and convert to a boulevard.
The change to City would be unbelievable. While reconnecting the City back to the waterfront, it would have the
added benefit of reconnecting the low income/minority neighborhood in the South End back to downtown.
DELIVERABLES:
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WOW recommendations and implementation strategy
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Symposium Facilitation assistance
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Implementation of technology tools for use during stakeholder engagement
activities (included in Task B optional services)
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High-level concepts (sketches and descriptions) for 3- 4 big long-term projects
TASK G: FINAL REPORTS, DOCUMENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS
We will prepare and print all materials including final reports, summaries, documents, and presentations. At the completion
of the engagement, we will prepare a draft report and final report that will be comprised of visuals, graphics, and succinct
bullet-point text designed to be compelling yet easy-to read. We will design the final document is such a way that it can be
reproduced and used as a marketing tool. AKRF will provide 20 printed copies and one electronic copy of the final tactical
plan.
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Proposal For Capitalize Albany Corporation
RFP for Building a Tactical Revitalization Plan for Downtown Albany, NY