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The Department of Development and Planning Overview The Department of Development and Planning (DDP) is center to a variety of subsidiaries that assist the City of Albany in economic growth, neighborhood revitalization, land use development and sustainable living. Located in vibrant downtown, DDP provides economic development services, business services, financial assistance, long-range and neighborhood planning, and oversight to all development projects and sustainable initiatives in the City.
 Economic Development Visit with one of DDP’s economic developers to learn more about Capitalize Albany, the City’s economic development strategy. Find out about development projects taking place in your neighborhood, or about programs, loans, tax incentives, and services provided by the City’s Industrial Development Agency (IDA) when starting or expanding your own business.
Visit Capitalize Albany Corporation, the driving force behind the Capitalize Albany economic development strategy!
Neighborhood Revitalization and Long-Range Planning
Professional planners, together with a team of economic developers, environmental and technical specialists, provide the long-range focus for the safety and well-being of community residents. Staff work with residents and community stakeholders to undertake planning initiatives at the neighborhood level, and to develop and implement strategies to enhance the health and vitality of Albany's neighborhoods.
Community Plans:
• Albany 2030 (Comprehensive Plan)
• Arbor Hill Neighborhood Plan
• Park South Neighborhood Redevelopment Plan
• South End Revitalization Plan
• Midtown Colleges and University Study
DDP's planning staff are also charged with the authority over Albany 2030, the City’s first Comprehensive Plan. With the help of City residents, this dynamic group has crafted a new City-wide framework reflecting community values, while steering changes in policy-making and project development, making Albany a global model for sustainable revitalization and urban livability.
 Visit Albany2030 to read the Plan, and to learn more about the collective effort to produce it!
Land Use Planning
DDP oversees and regulates land use for the purpose of protecting the welfare of City residents, as well as the built, economic and social environments of the community. Land use planners direct the City’s land use development process, which includes reviewing subdivision or construction maps and public improvement plans, making sure proposed development projects are compliant with land use regulations, community plans and environmental statutes. All projects are subject to comply with State and local regulations, as enforced by the Board of Zoning Appeals(BZA), Planning Board, and the Historic Resources Commission (HRC).
Ready to begin your development project in Albany? Start by submitting your Zoning and Building Permit application to the Division of Building and Codes. Visit here for more information about the steps to follow.
 The Mayor's Office of Energy & Sustainability
Established in 2010, the Mayor’s Office of Energy and Sustainability was created to drive energy efficiency and conservation efforts within the public and private sectors of the City of Albany. City staff have partnered with experienced climate and energy management professionals to take inventory of the City’s daily consumption of resources, while setting reduction goals, efficiency standards, and policies to help us change our energy, water, waste and transportation usage.
Albany Community Development Agency
The Albany Community Development Agency (ACDA) coordinates rehabilitation and redevelopment efforts with the Department of Development and Planning, as well as the Albany Housing Authority and Capitalize Albany Corporation. ACDA sets forth to combat substandard living conditions in distressed neighborhoods within the City of Albany by offering a variety of homeownership and support services.
Contact Information
Office Hours: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Monday through Friday The Department of Development and Planning
21 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 434-2532
Fax: (518) 434-9846
The Mayor's Office of Energy & Sustainability
21 Lodge Street
Albany, NY 12207
Phone: (518) 434-2532 x15
Fax: (518) 434-9846
The Office of Land Use Planning
200 Henry Johnson Blvd
Albany, NY 12210 Phone: (518) 434-5251
Fax: (518) 434-5294
Albany Community Development Agency
200 Henry Johnson Blvd
Albany, NY 12210
Phone: (518) 434-5265
Fax: (518) 434-5242
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