Role of the Pine Hills Neighborhood Association and the Committee 

PHNA supports the efforts of Albany County and the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (“ACPHLA”) in reimagining the former campus of the College of Saint Rose, located in the heart of Pine Hills. We appreciate that the Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority has stepped in and purchased the property with the support of the Albany County Executive and the Albany County Legislature to ensure that it does not decline due to vacancy and neglect. We are aware that what happens on the Saint Rose Campus will also impact residents and taxpayers throughout Albany County.

The Pine Hills Neighborhood Association (PHNA) supports the Authority's mission to prevent blight and underutilization of the Saint Rose properties. As PHNA has done for many projects in Pine Hills, we will collaborate with the Authority and elected officials to ensure that any future development respects and enhances the unique character of Pine Hills and that properties move into the hands of good neighbors to attract new, community-enhancing developments. 

PHNA is committed to being an active, constructive partner in this critical process. We believe genuine partnerships between the Authority, neighborhood residents, elected officials, businesses, and nonprofits can turn the challenge of Saint Rose's closure into an opportunity for positive transformation in Pine Hills. We stand ready to contribute our time, long earned expertise, and community connections to ensure the success of this important endeavor.  As such, our Saint Rose Committee works to stay abreast of developments, ensure that neighbors are kept informed and their voices are heard, and provide recommendations to the PHNA Board.