The area would feature streetscape and lighting improvements as well as courtyards, open-air tables and inventive storefront treatments. Development along the west side of Front Street in the block between Broad and Pine Avenues is emphasized. New and rehabilitated stores are planned along Highland Avenue between Jefferson and Jackson streets, serving to link the historic neighborhood with the Front Street Entertainment District, the Albany Civil Rights Movement Museum at Old Mount Zion Church, the Thronateeska Heritage Center and the Flint RiverCenter. Designed by Denver-based landscape architect Merle Grimes of MDG, Inc., the nature trail system will showcase the Flint River, serve as a gateway to downtown and connect exiting landmarks such as Radium Springs, Thronateeska Heritage Plaza, Albany State University, Veterans Park, the Flint RiverCenter and the Parks at Chehaw. River Front Park amenities will include overlooks, lighting, architectural railings and walls, water features, plazas and park-like landscaping.
Residential neighborhoods are an integral part of a healthy downtown.
The City of Albany, The Albany Housing Authority and Albany Redevelopment Partners, LLC are providing the funding for this innovative mixed income housing community. Co-developers are Albany Redevelopment Partners, LLC and Albany Tomorrow, Inc., on behalf of Dougherty County.