In addition to establishing the Albany-Rensselaer Train Complex as a new transformational hub along the northeastern rail corridor, students re-designed the existing station and site to be recognized as a social node for the Capital District area. The students achieved this by adding a light rail system and prescribing alternate programs to allow the communities along both banks of the Hudson River to congregate within the complex. Students needed to provide program for the community residents, such as grocery and farmers markets, cafes, etc. but also mitigate the effects that influxes of commuters might bring to the space.

Student: Ann Cosgrove