Cohoes-Will it revitalize? (New York, Albany, Kenmore: real estate, apartments, lofts) - (NY) -Albany - Schenectady - Troy - Saratoga Springs metro area - City-Data Forum

siennagreen · 03-04-2013, 04:56 PM

We're considering relocating from MD to Cohoes. My husband is looking at a job there, and I am an RN. I am very intrigued at the prospect of being a part in a small town revitalization. We love to support local economy, artists, agriculture, and have a long history in participating in various poverty/justice initiatives.

Is anyone familiar with the happenings in Cohoes? Not so much any 'real estate development' but grass roots development?

I would love to begin a conversation about it, if anyone lives there and has something to share!

ckhthankgod · 03-04-2013, 05:22 PM

Actually, the Music Hall has been revamped and has been a part of a slow, but steady revitalization. Home page

So, hopefully it continues. Here's information on the city: Cohoes, NY Directory | Tourist Attractions | Shopping | Dining | Entertainment | Albany | Cohoes | New York | NY

City of Cohoes, NY - City of Cohoes, NY

Another small city you may be interested in is Watervliet. I believe that only the village of Kenmore has more population density out of Upstate NY communities than Watervliet. Watervliet, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Welcome to the City of Watervliet, NY!

Rensselaer may be another to consider: Rensselaer, New York - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

City of Rensselaer Home

cadillac811 · 03-04-2013, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by siennagreen

We're considering relocating from MD to Cohoes. My husband is looking at a job there, and I am an RN. I am very intrigued at the prospect of being a part in a small town revitalization. We love to support local economy, artists, agriculture, and have a long history in participating in various poverty/justice initiatives.

Is anyone familiar with the happenings in Cohoes? Not so much any 'real estate development' but grass roots development?

I would love to begin a conversation about it, if anyone lives there and has something to share!

Oh Goody! More Liberals for NY

Sally29 · 03-05-2013, 05:23 AM

Why are you so negative? This board tries to be helpful and supportive.

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Oh Goody! More Liberals for NY

VA Yankee · 03-05-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Sally29

Why are you so negative? This board tries to be helpful and supportive.

It's the weather...

siennagreen · 04-05-2013, 04:11 AM

I thought being Liberal was what NY was all about?

No worries. Turns out we won't be heading your way after all. I did think you have a beautiful town though and wish you locals the best!

ckhthankgod · 04-05-2013, 06:10 AM

There may be other parts of NY that could work for you. You may even be able to start something elsewhere where your interests would be appreciated.

ja1myn · 04-05-2013, 06:13 AM

Cohoes was being revitalized?

ckhthankgod · 04-05-2013, 06:43 AM

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Cohoes was being revitalized?

I think some of it is in terms of the music hall and some buildings being converted into apartments.

sarchivist98 · 04-05-2013, 07:16 AM

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Cohoes was being revitalized?

It has great loft apartments in the old mills, although not particularly new. Then there's this place I just discovered - the Foundry for Art Design and Culture. And a brewery and brew pub may be opening there soon. (It was originally planned for Ten Broeck in Albany, but was voted down. Grrr.)