Governor Hochul Announces Community Outreach Center for I-787 Corridor Reimagining

The new center will allow Albany residents to provide input on the major infrastructure project.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 7:58pm

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A serene, nostalgic painting of a deserted Albany street with the I-787 overpass in the distance, capturing the quiet contemplation of urban infrastructure and the need for community input.The opening of a new community outreach center aims to give Albany residents a voice in reimagining the future of the I-787 corridor.Albany Today

Governor Kathy Hochul announced the opening of a new community outreach center in Albany focused on gathering public input for the project to reimagine the I-787 corridor. The governor emphasized that this is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of downtown Albany, and it is crucial that local residents have a major voice in how the project progresses.

Why it matters

The I-787 corridor is a major transportation artery through downtown Albany, and any changes to its design and infrastructure will have a significant impact on the surrounding neighborhoods and businesses. By opening a dedicated community outreach center, the state aims to ensure that local perspectives and needs are thoroughly incorporated into the reimagining process.

The details

The new community outreach center will serve as a hub for Albany residents to learn about the I-787 corridor project, provide feedback and ideas, and engage directly with the project planners. The center will host public meetings, workshops, and other events to facilitate community input throughout the planning and design stages.

  • The community outreach center opened on April 2, 2026.

The players

Governor Kathy Hochul

The governor of the state of New York, who announced the opening of the community outreach center.

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What they’re saying

“Reimagining the I-787 corridor is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the future of downtown Albany, so it is imperative that the people who live and work in the area have a major voice in how this project progresses.”

— Governor Kathy Hochul

What’s next

The community outreach center will host a series of public meetings and workshops over the next year to gather input from Albany residents on the I-787 corridor reimagining project.

The takeaway

By opening a dedicated community outreach center, the state of New York is demonstrating a commitment to ensuring that the local Albany community has a significant role in shaping the future of the I-787 corridor, a major infrastructure project that will impact the downtown area for decades to come.