Abstract:
CARA Goal: To revitalize the Central Albany Revitalization Area by implementing the Town
Center Plan developed through the Central Albany Land Use and Transportation Study (CALUTS)
using a citizen-driven process.
CARA key objectives: attract new private investment to the area; retain and enhance the value of existing private investment and public investment in the area.
CARA additional objectives: provide a safe and convenient transportation network that encourages pedestrian and bicycle access
to and within the town center; preserve the Historic Districts, historic resources and existing housing in the area; create a readily identifiable core that is unique and vibrant with a mixture of entertainment,
housing, specialty shops, offices and other commercial uses; increase residential density in the area; encourage the development of new forms of housing and home ownership; enhance and protect the community and environmental values. [From the Plan]