Upper Albany Main Street is an economic development, community revitalization organization based in the Upper Albany neighborhood of Hartford, CT. As a National Main Street Community Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) is a catalyst for economic revitalization of the Albany Avenue commercial corridor. Established in 2000, our mission is,

“To preserve, revitalize, and support the commercial district of Upper Albany by working with residents, merchants, and stakeholders to create a neighborhood of choice.”

Upper Albany Main Street views economic development as the principal catalyst for improving the quality of life on Albany Avenue for all those who live, work and visit this historic and diverse neighborhood. As a mission-focused organization, UAMS is an economic development engine in Hartford working to improve the environment for small businesses, promote entrepreneurship, and establish Albany Avenue as a vibrant Afro-Caribbean neighborhood of destination.