Schenectady Metroplex

Metroplex staff attended the annual Historic Preservation Awards last night at City Hall. Four projects where Metroplex played a role received awards including the renovation of 3 State Street, 101 State Street, the Elmer Avenue School (now Elmer Gardens) and 9 Yates Street. Congrats to all the award winners!

Work has started on a new Metroplex mural this time on Upper Union Street next to Subway. The mural will pay homage to Central Park.

The Electric City SummerFest will be kicking off this Thursday, May 28th. Enjoy the live music and a new community Play Zone throughout the 10-week series featuring pickleball, co****le, and other outdoor games and activities. Learn more below
https://www.electriccitysummerfest.com/

The Department of Labor has released information about manufacturing jobs in NYS. Schenectady County ranked 3rd statewide for most manufacturing jobs added.

Our colleagues at the Center for Economic Growth just shared the latest information from the Census Bureau on 2025 city population estimates. Schenectady grew faster than Saratoga as far as actual resident count and ranked 4th for percentage increase. See chart here:

A new childcare center is now under construction in Niskayuna. We thank Governor Hochul and Empire State Development for providing a grant of $500,000 toward the project. We also thank the Town of Niskayuna for their support.

New Day Care Under Construction in Niskayuna – Schenectady Metroplex Development Authority New Day Care Under Construction in Niskayuna State Grant Helps Fund Needed Child Care Services May 14, 2026 NISKAYUNA, N.Y., May 14, 2026 — Spraragen Partners, a Schenectady based developer, today announced that construction is now underway on a new childcare facility at 46 Commerce Park Drive in ...

Governor Hochul announced a $6.65 million grant today for our Land Bank. The funding will be used to build single family homes in Schenectady replacing vacant lots with new quality, affordable homes. Link to Governor Hochul's press release below:
https://www.schenectadymetroplex.com/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-than-19-million-to-make-the-dream-of-homeownership-a-reality-for-more-than-50-families/

The Land Bank Board met last night. More progress in building housing and removing blight. Press release here: https://www.schenectadymetroplex.com/news/more-housing-slated-for-schenectady-county-as-capital-region-land-bank-approves-ten-new-homes-and-one-renovation-project/

More public art will be popping up across Schenectady this year as 26 artists turn utility boxes into eye-catching mini murals. This project is being funded by Metroplex. We thank CREATE Community Studios and the more than 70 artists who applied to be part of the project. Locations include Erie Blvd, Broadway, Union Street, Michigan Avenue, Brandywine Avenue and many more.

Metroplex Board Approves Three Projects - New Development Site on Erie Boulevard, Jay Connector between Downtown/Mohawk Harbor and New Mural for Upper Union Street
(see link below):
https://www.schenectadymetroplex.com/news/metroplex-board-approves-three-projects-3/