Aug
14

Albany Ave. Library Branch Update

Design Committee  

The Design Committee meeting held on August 13th lifted spirits of those enthusiastic for a new library. It was announced that the project is back on track with a six million dollar budget after temporarily being derailed. Sevigny Architects are working on a new design which includes an open floorspace, a large green space and two entrances while extending its reach to the corner of Albany Avenue and Blue Hills Avenue. A proposed shovel date of 2010 lasting approximately six months was announced along with news that the current branch will remain open during the construction.

Contact Info

Upper Albany Main Street
1382 Albany Ave.
Hartford, CT 06112

Tel: (860) 727 9830
Fax: (860) 727-9820

risi@hartford.edu

About Us

Upper Albany Main Street (UAMS) is “the Avenue’s” leading community-business organization. Upper Albany Main Street views economic development as the principal catalyst for improving the quality of life on the Avenue for all those who live, work and visit this historic and diverse neighborhood. The “central customer base” comprises the residents and business owners, but the “global customer base” is the broader community because Upper Albany is a gateway community, and its success will have a positive impact on the overall renaissance of the City. By capitalizing on the rich African American and West Indian heritage of our neighborhood, UAMS can develop Upper Albany into a “destination” that brings people who might not otherwise find an occasion to visit. Upper Albany Main Street will continue to seek the necessary resources to add value to each and every constituency that has a vested interest in our neighborhood.