LARK STREET IMPROVEMENT STUDY
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Lark Street Improvement Study aims to stimulate local economic growth and attract and retain residents, businesses, and visitors by developing design recommendations to:
- Enhance and beautify the Lark streetscape
- Support multiple modes of transportation
- Improve parking access
- Strengthen connections to Washington Park and downtown Albany
- Create a strong sense of place
This study will develop strategic design recommendations for Lark Street, from Madison Avenue to Washington Avenue. Design standards will also be developed that will be applicable to surrounding areas in an effort to strengthen local connections and create a cohesive sense of place.
The Lark Street Improvement Study is just beginning, and your participation is critical to the success of this project. We hope you will attend the public events described below, as well as submit feedback on this website regarding your thoughts, concerns, and visions for Lark Street.
Clicking on the images below will bring you to a downloadable .PDF file of these design recommendations.
PROJECT SCHEDULE
June 2019 Data collection and stakeholder meetings
July / August 2019 Development of design alternatives
September / October 2019 Design refinement and stakeholder meetings
December 2019 Final plan
UPCOMING PUBLIC EVENTS
Demonstration Project
September 29 – October 5
The City of Albany will host a demonstration of temporary curb extensions and expanded pedestrian space as part of the Lark Street Improvement Study.
Intersection curb extensions shorten crossing distances, slow traffic, expand pedestrian space, and create opportunities for green infrastructure, art, outdoor dining, and other amenities. To test this design, temporary curb extensions will be installed from Sunday, September 29 through Saturday, October 5 at the Lark Street/Hudson Avenue intersection and Lark Street/State Street. All are encouraged to visit. The project team will be available at these two sites to collect public feedback during the following times:
• Monday, September 30, from 12-4 p.m.
• Friday, October 4, from 4:30-7 p.m. (during Lark Street’s “First Friday” event)
Facebook Event:
https://www.facebook.com/events/436523220298460/
October 2019
Date and location to be determined; please check back for more details
PROJECT FUNDING
The Lark Street Improvement Study is supported by the Lark Street Business Improvement District, the Albany Parking Authority, and a grant recommended by the Capital Region Economic Development Council.
