Economic Development

 

Town of Guilderland Building & Zoning Information

Town of Guilderland Zoning
Town Comprehensive Plan and Zoning info

Guilderland, NY is a suburb of the Albany area, and also a town of its own that was established in 1803. The Town of Guilderland has a residential population of about 38,200 people. There are approximately 14,500 households, of which, about 11,000 are owner-occupied homes. The region’s largest shopping mall, Crossgates Mall, is located here, as is one of the largest upscale plazas, Stuyvesant Plaza.

Access to the Guilderland area is excellent.  I-87 serves travelers north to Quebec and south to New York City; I-90 east to Hartford and Boston, and west to Syracuse and Buffalo; I-88 southwest to Binghamton and the southern tier.  The area is also served by The Port of Albany, Railroad, and the Albany International Airport.

Guilderland Industrial Development Agency

Mission: Assist in the enhancement and diversity of the economy of the Town of Guilderland by acting in support of capital projects in the Town that create and/or retain jobs and/or promote private sector investment utilizing the statutory powers of the Agency as set forth under the provisions of the laws of the State of New York.

The IDA may be in a position to provide certain benefits on qualified capital projects for local businesses. Benefits may include:

  • Federal and State Income Tax exemption on bond issuance
  • Exemption from sales and mortgage recording taxes
  • Exemption from a portion of real property taxes

Contact Donald Csaposs, CEO of the Guilderland IDA to discuss the potential benefits available for your project. (518) 356-1980 ext. 1097 or csapossd@togny.org

Local Industrial Parks, Office Campuses & Sites

State of NY Harriman Campus
UAlbany Nanotech
Global Foundries of Malta NY
Northeastern Industrial Park

Northeast Industrial Park

 

It is home to Northeastern Industrial Park, an Albany County Empire Zone located on Rt. 146, a five mile drive to exits 24 and 25/25A on the NYS Thruway (I-90) and I-87 North and South.  The Industrial Park is the one in the area served by Rail Service to the park provided by Canadian Pacific and Conrail/CSX. The Facility has 551 acres and consists of 15 large warehouse buildings and several other smaller ones.  The park is designated as a Foreign Trade Zone and is fully fenced with 24 hour security.

The Railroad Avenue Industrial Park is also part of the Albany County Empire Zone.  It is an inter-municipal zone located just half a mile from the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) at the University at Albany. The CNSE Complex is a $4.2 Billion, 450,000 square foot facility that has attracted over 250 global corporate partners.

Guilderland is also 20 minute drive from the Luther Forest Tech Park, home to Global Foundries newest Chip Fab plant, Fab 4. Global Foundries plant will directly employ 1,200 people and indirectly employ another 5,000 in ancillary services, and the location of the plant here in the Capital region has made the region become known as Tech Valley.

A multitude of office parks, including Great Oaks, Executive Park, the Harriman Campus (next to the University at Albany), Corporate Circle, Charles Park, Pine West Plaza and more offer professional space and amenities.

Tru By Hilton at Crossgates

Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall Shop. Play. Chill Find Tru fun at our spirited Tru by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall hotel. Our Albany hotel is located just steps away from Crossgates Mall and a short drive to SUNY, Downtown Albany, Albany International Airport, and Albany State University. Our efficient hotel rooms in Albany are uniquely Tru with large comfortable mattresses, free WiFi and a 55-inch TV with 150 channels. From healthy to indulgent, our free ‘Build your Own’ Breakfast toppings bar is all about choices – featuring 30 sweet and savory toppings for cereal, bagels, yogurt and more. Grab snacks, drinks, light meals and single-serve wine and beer in the 24/7 market. Work, play, lounge and eat in the four-zoned lobby. Cozy up with a book in the semi-private alcoves, shoot some pool with fellow travelers, re energize in a fully equipped fitness center, or take a dip in the indoor pool. Sharing a building with the Homewood Suites by Hilton Albany Crossgates Mall gives you additional amenities you cannot find in other Albany hotels, such as enhanced communal areas, and more options to make your hotel in Albany feel like home. Head next door to Crossgates Mall, Albany’s premier shopping, dining, outlet, and entertainment destination. Hotel Guests receive exclusive savings with the Stay & Save offer booklet. Take advantage of our Shop & Drop program, allowing guests to have bags securely delivered to the hotel while continuing to explore Crossgates Mall. We are thrilled to have them as members.