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Harlem Renaissance project’s Legacy Wellness Center nears opening, touts health access and jobs

City of Albany Commission
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Developers and city staff said phase 1 of the Harlem Renaissance three‑phase plan — a Legacy Wellness Center offering dental, behavioral health, pharmacy and training space — is within 30–45 days of opening; project leaders said the private investment totals about $6 million and could create 100+ jobs while addressing life‑expectancy gaps in ZIP 31701.

City planning staff and project developers told the commission the Harlem Renaissance initiative is a three‑phase, place‑based revitalization strategy intended to restore health care, housing and economic opportunity in the historic Harlem District.

"Phase 1 is the wellness center," the presenter told commissioners, describing a community‑centered hub that will offer dental care, behavioral health, a pharmacy, expanded Samaritan Clinic services, a conference/training room, a…

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