Downtown Albany Redevelopment Feasibility Study
BJH served as the financial analyst for the team selected by Empire State Development to assess the redevelopment potential of an 8-acre State-owned parcel of land in downtown Albany. The State sought guidance on a strategy that would encourage private sector interest in purchasing and developing the site despite challenging market conditions. Based on interviews with key stakeholders and a review of real estate market trends, BJH advised the team on two potential redevelopment scenarios that would leverage demand for housing in the area and introduce new commercial and open space amenities. Moreover, BJH prepared a phasing schedule for redevelopment that reflected market demand and absorption projections. This work will inform Empire State Development’s strategy to redevelop the property. The final report can be viewed here.
