March 22, 2006

Albany Convention Center Authority
Site Selection Criteria

Acreage:
5-6 (based on the October 2002 Report of the Albany Convention Center Task Force recommendation)

Access:

• General, daily traffic and parking
• Load in / out capacity and ease
• Center event related traffic and parking
• Demands on feeder highways (I787, I90, I87)
• Review of key intersections
• Availability and location of complementary and support businesses (i.e. hotels, restaurants, retail)

Context:
How does the center work within downtown / government complex/ neighborhoods. To be considered:

• Historic preservation
• Visual
• Risk management, security
• Community services
• Context to other structures
• Priority of minimal demolition of significant buildings
• Construction related impacts
• Availability of technology (wireless and line availability)
• Utilities / storm water
• Archeology
• Environmental impact downtown / adjoining neighborhood
• Cumulative and growth impact analysis

Other factors:
Results of Preliminary Environmental Impact Study

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