Ribbon Cutting for Steamboat 20 in Albany, NY
Our design team joined state and local officials October 8 to celebrate the completion of Steamboat 20, one of four towers located at Steamboat Square in the city of Albany and the first phase in the revitalization of the entire public housing complex. The $42 million rehabilitation preserves 51 existing apartments and adds 37 new apartments, including 14 with supportive services for a total of 88 modern, highly energy-efficient homes.
“Access to quality affordable housing is the cornerstone of a strong and resilient community. Yet, finding stable housing remains a challenge for far too many families in our region,” said Albany County Executive Daniel P. McCoy. “These renovations to the historic Steamboat Square public housing complex provide much-needed upgrades for the current tenants and ensure that this complex remains a viable option for years to come.”
Developed by the Albany Housing Authority, Edgemere Development, and Home Leasing, Steamboat 20 is one of four high-rise buildings in the Steamboat Square Historic District in Albany’s Capital South neighborhood and the first building to be rehabilitated. The buildings were constructed in three phases between 1959 and 1983. Steamboat Square Historic District is listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places.
The Steamboat 20 project improved the building’s energy efficiency, with numerous upgrades that lower costs for residents and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including the conversion of existing gas-fired HVAC and domestic hot water systems to an all-electric geothermal system and the installation of LED lighting, energy-star appliances, and low-flow plumbing fixtures.
SWBR provided architectural design services for the project.
Read the full NYS HCR announcement here
News stories:
Ribbon cutting held for renovated housing complex in Albany (news10.com)
Steamboat 20 revitalization project is celebrated in Albany | WAMC
Ribbon cut on new public housing in Albany – WNYT.com NewsChannel 13
