CBID Form Documents and Information
CBID is committed to keeping district property owners and residents informed. To that end, the following are a listing of documents and resource links. If there is something you are specifically trying to locate and is not listed below, feel free to contact the BID at (518) 462-4300 or via email at anthony@centralbid.com
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(September 2007)
» CDTA — 
Download the CDTA brt Station Map. (PDF 4.17Mb)
"A Look Ahead" — Beginning this year, the Capital District Transportation Authority is bringing the first phase of Bus Rapid Transit (brt) to the busy Route 5 corridor between Schenectady and Albany.
(November 2006)
» NYCOM — a blue print for revitalizing our communities and our state.
(PDF 949kb)
(August 2006)
» EMPIRE ZONES PROGRAM
Your business could qualify to become tax-free if it expands in or relocates to one of New York State's 72 Empire Zones. Empire Zones (EZs) are designated areas throughout the State that offer special incentives to encourage economic and community development, business investment and job creation. Certified businesses located within an EZ are eligible to receive significant tax credits and benefits. If your business is located in an EZ, or is interested in locating in an EZ, please contact your local Zone Coordinator via the State Website here, or contact Empire State Development's Empire Zones Program at 1(800) STATE-NY or 1(800) 782-8369.
— Download the 2006 Empire Zone Map (PDF 1.11Mb)
(September 2003)
» New Parking meters have been installed on Lower Central Avenue between September and October 2003. If you have any zoning, handicapped parking, time settings or inoperative equipment, Download this form now (PDF 194KB) to report these issues to the CBID.
(2003)
Central Avenue Civic and Merchants Association (CAMA) is a local business organization that dates back to the 1930’s dedicated to the promotion and economic vitality of Central Avenue in the City of Albany, New York. At the November 21, 1996 CAMA meeting, the topic of . . .
» Read more about the District Plan
(2003)
» Making sure that The Central Business Improvement District is poised to manage the revitalization of the Central Business corridor of Albany, a “strategic Business plan” was . . .
» Read more about the AveNew 2000 Revitalization Study
(2003)
» The name of the corporation shall be "The Central District Management Association Incorporated", Which in the City of Albany, is the Central Business Improvement District.
» View the CBID Bylaws
(2004)
» This web site documents the New York Route 5 Corridor Land Use and Transportation Study, describes the vision which came out of the Study (the “Preferred Future”), and provides you with information on how to support the realization of the “Preferred Future”.
» Visit the CDTC Rt. 5 Transportation Study WebSite
(2003)
» Of primary importance to the process was the establishment of a specific geographic area that defines the boundaries of the proposed BID. The District Boundaries
(2004)
» NYSERDA administers the New York Energy $martSM program, which is designed to support certain public benefit programs during the transition to a more competitive electricity market.
» Visit the NYSERDA Energy Improvement Program WebSite
(2003)
» View the NYS Consolidated Laws - Article 19A - BID's
