About the Albany 2030 Team

The Albany 2030 Team is made up of the City of Albany Department of Development and Planning staff, assisted by a group of consultants led by Wallace, Roberts, and Todd (WRT). Each consultant is focusing on particular topics or processes within the plan and all firms have extensive prior experience in creating Comprehensive Plans across the country.  Please explore the details on each consultant and their role, and visit each firm's website for more information.

The City of Albany, Development and Planning

The City of Albany Department of Development and Planning is leading the Albany 2030: Your City, Your Future process with help from a consultant team, described below.  The Department of Development and Planning is charged with leading this process to create a Comprehenive Plan.  More information can be found at the Development and Planning website.

Wallace, Roberts, and Todd (WRT)

Wallace, Roberts, and Todd (WRT), is the lead consultant for the Albany 2030 process. WRT is a collaborative practice of city and regional planners, urban designers, landscape architects and architects who create vibrant, imaginative, and sustainable places at many scales. WRT is working closely with the Department of Development and Planning to guide the Albany 2030 process. More information can be found at their website, www.wrtdesign.com.

Eng-Wong, Taub & Associates

Eng-Wong, Taub & Associates is providing transportation planning expertise for the Albany 2030 process.  Eng-Wong, Taub is a multidisciplinary traffic consulting firm providing engineering and planning solutions for vehicular traffic, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. Eng-Wong Taub is a certified Minority Business Enterprise in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.  More information can be found at their website, www.eng-wongtaub.com.

Economic Stewardship, Inc.

Economic Stewardship, Inc. is providing economic development expertise for the Albany 2030 process.  Economic Stewardship is an economic development firm that specializes in helping communities identify fruitful market opportunities; pursue feasible, strategic ventures; and increase their appeal as places to live, work, and visit. More information can be found at their website, www.economicstewardship.com.

PlaceMatters

PlaceMatters is providing public engagement expertise and servics for the Albany 2030 process.  PlaceMatters has extensive experience helping communities develop informed, equitable, and effective citizen engagement in complex land use planning decision-making. More information can be found at their website, www.placematters.org.

Storm Cunningham

Storm Cunningham will act as a "Restoration Economy" resource for the Albany 2030 process.  Cunningham is the author of The Restoration Economy and ReWealth! and an expert on helping communities ignite rapid, resilient renewal of their economy, their natural resources, and their quality of life.  More information can be found at his website, www.stormcunningham.com.