Capital District Regional Planning Commission Publications

School Enrollment Projections for the Brunswick Central School District

School enrollment projections for the Brunswick Central School District by grade from school year 2006-07 through 2010-11 (21 pages). Dec 2005 - Electronic Version Free {171 Kb PDF file}.

Effects of Alternative Development Scenarios in the Capital District

A consideration of the conditions the Region will face if population and employment growth accelerates from recent trends. What happens if growth stalls or the Region loses population? Where will the new activity locate? Are there policy tools to help new growth contribute to a higher quality of life throughout the Region? Given the amount of growth expected over the next 30 years, can the form of the Region be influenced through transportation policy (48 pages). Sep 2005 - Electronic Version Free {1.4 Mb PDF file}.

Larger than Regional Policy Concepts

A consideration of the conditions under which regional and local policies are made. What are the issues surrounding annexation? Tax sharing? State planning and zoning statutes? Growth boundaries? How does the way infrastructure is funded in New York affect the Region (56 pages). Jan 2005 - Electronic Version Free {243 Kb PDF file}.

Capital District Data {Printed Version}

Bi-monthly, four-six page newsletter with regular annual features on Regional trends such as municipal property tax rates, Multiple Listing Service (MLS) home sales, municipal building permit issuances, poverty thresholds, public school data, taxable sales, Census estimates, CDRPC projections, Consumer Prices, employment, unemployment, and unemployment rates. Ten-Year Cumulative Index, Subscription Form, & Sample Issues. Six issues/year - $24/year.

Adobe Acrobat version: same content as printed version in a PDF file. Six issues/year - FREE. See Archive: 1998-Present.

Capital District Regional Indicator Report: 2003

A compendium of 24 indicators tracking the Region's status and progress in seven categories: Health, the Environment, Education, Economics, Community Life, Public Safety, and Transportation (68 pages). Jun 2003 - $25.

Capital District Taxable Sales, 2002 Edition, Volume 1

Taxable sales by industry sector for the Region, its four counties, and New York State for the ten latest annual reporting periods ending in February 2000 (50 pages). Mar 2002 - $10.

2001 Economic Update for the Capital District

Data and forecasts for Regional economic activity, including employment, unemployment, unemployment insurance benefit payments, payroll and average annual pay by sector, taxable sales, transportation hub activity, commercial office space, building permit activity, and existing home sales (37 pages). December 2001 - $10.

Albany County 2001 Economic Data Chartbook

Albany County-specific data related to the 2001 Economic Update report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (28 pages). December 2001 - $5.

Rensselaer County 2001 Economic Data Chartbook

Rensselaer County-specific data related to the 2001 Economic Update report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (28 pages). December 2001 - $5.

Saratoga County 2001 Economic Data Chartbook

Saratoga County-specific data related to the 2001 Economic Update report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (28 pages). December 2001 - $5.

Schenectady County 2001 Economic Data Chartbook

Schenectady County-specific data related to the 2001 Economic Update report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (28 pages). December 2001 - $5.

Capital District Taxable Sales, 2001 Edition

Taxable sales by industry sector for the Region, its four counties, and New York State for the ten latest annual reporting periods ending in August 1999 (50 pages). Sep 2001 - $10.

Watershed Protection and Management Plan for the Ballston Lake Watershed

Identification of existing and future land use-related impacts to the Ballston Lake watershed with options for protecting the Lake’s natural water resources (57 pages). Jun 2001 - $20.

Capital District Municipal Finance Data - 1996, 1997, & 1998

Municipal financial data from the N.Y.S. Comptroller's Office Special Report on Municipal Affairs. Data include land area, taxable value of real property, indebtedness, revenue by type, and expenditures by both object and function for each of the Region's counties and minor civil divisions (33 pages). September 2000 - $6.

2000 Economic Outlook & Perspective for the Capital District

Data and forecasts for Regional economic activity, including employment, unemployment, unemployment insurance benefit payments, payroll and average annual pay by sector, taxable sales, transportation hub activity, commercial office space, building permit activity, and existing home sales (61 pages). June 2000 - $10.

Albany County 2000 Economic Data Chartbook

Albany County-specific data related to the 2000 Economic Outlook report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (26 pages). June 2000 - $5.

Rensselaer County 2000 Economic Data Chartbook

Rensselaer County-specific data related to the 2000 Economic Outlook report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (26 pages). June 2000 - $5.

Saratoga County 2000 Economic Data Chartbook

Saratoga County-specific data related to the 2000 Economic Outlook report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (26 pages). June 2000 - $5.

Schenectady County 2000 Economic Data Chartbook

Schenectady County-specific data related to the 2000 Economic Outlook report, including employment, unemployment, average annual pay, building permit activity, and home sales (26 pages). June 2000 - $5.

Community Fact Sheets

Socio-economic data sheets and location maps for each minor civil division and county in the Capital District based on the latest demographic and economic information.

Fact Sheets (6 pages each) Updated September 2003 -

{PDF Version} Free access at CFS.html.

{Printed Version} $5/community, quantity discounts available. Community Fact Sheets are available for the geographic areas listed below.
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Capital District Taxable Sales, 1999 Edition, Vol. 2

Taxable sales by industry sector for the Region, its four counties, and New York State for the ten latest annual reporting periods ending in August 1998 (50 pages). May 2000 - $10.

Economic Impact of Schenectady County Community College on Schenectady County

An analysis of the economic impact of Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) on Schenectady County, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (5 pages). May 2000 - $5.

Economic Impact of Schenectady County Community College on the Capital Region

An analysis of the economic impact of Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) on the Capital Region, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (5 pages). May 2000 - $5.

Economic Impact of Schenectady County Community College on New York State

An analysis of the economic impact of Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) on New York State, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (5 pages). May 2000 - $5.

Profile of the Capital District

A comprehensive introduction to the four-county Capital District covering its development, population, economy, infrastructure, government, and quality of life (131 pages). March 2000 - $25.

Economic Impact of the Proposed MVP Office Building

An analysis of the economic impact of the Proposed MVP Office Building on Schenectady County, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (6 pages). March 2000 - $5.

Economic Impact of the Proposed Columbia County St. Lawrence Cement Greenport Facility

An analysis of the economic impact of the Proposed Columbia County St. Lawrence Cement Greenport Facility on Columbia County, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (7 pages). March 2000 - $5.

Economic Impact of the Proposed Union College Incubator Expansion

An analysis of the economic impact of the Proposed Union College Incubator Expansion on Schenectady County, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (8 pages). December 1999 - $5.

Capital District Public School Data - 1999 Edition

Educational statistics on students, faculty, and finances for the 1987-88 through 1997-98 school years, including enrollment, dropout & college attendance rates, median teacher salaries, and average expenditures per pupil (53 pages). November 1999 - $10.

Capital District Migration of Taxpayers & Their Dependents and Aggregate Taxable Income

An analysis of In-Migration (immigration), Out-Migration (emigration), and Net Migration data from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service for the period 1980 to 1997, including tables, charts, and diagrams (21 pages). September 1999 - $10.

Economic Impact of Hudson Valley Community College on the Capital Region

An analysis of the economic impact of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) on the Capital Region, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (8 pages). July 1999 - $5.

Economic Impact of Hudson Valley Community College on New York State

An analysis of the economic impact of Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) on New York State, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (8 pages). July 1999 - $5.

Capital District Taxable Sales, 1999 Edition, Vol. 1

Taxable sales by industry sector for the Region, its four counties, and New York State for the ten latest annual reporting periods ending in February 1998 (50 pages). June 1999 - $10.

Capital District Atlas

This is the first book of digital maps produced using the Commission's Geographic Information System, a computer-assisted system which is used to create, store, analyze, and display geographic data. The Atlas contains a series of maps which portray characteristics such as major transportation routes, municipalities, environmental features, land cover, relief, major industrial sites, public water service areas, and a variety of demographic attributes. Each 11"×15" Atlas has 25 full-size color maps (26 pages - see GIS Atlas Sample Maps). March 1999 - $30. Individual Maps may also be purchased for $5.

Economic Impact of the University at Albany on the Capital Region

An analysis of the economic impact of the University at Albany on the Capital Region, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (9 pages). February 1999 - $5.

Economic Impact of the University at Albany on New York State

An analysis of the economic impact of the University at Albany on New York State, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (9 pages). February 1999 - $5.

Capital District Community Water Systems

Inventory of the water systems in each of the four Capital District counties, including information on each system's service area and the sources of its water supply (59 pages). January 1999 - $10.

Albany International Airport/Town of Colonie Land-Use Study

Report of the task force created to study issues associated with land-use compatibility in the area surrounding the Albany International Airport, including recommendations for future zoning and land use (35 pages). January 1999 - $10.

Economic Impact of the Niagara Mohawk Bethlehem Energy Center

An analysis of the economic impact of the Niagara Mohawk Bethlehem Energy Center on the Capital District, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (5 pages). September 1998 - $5.

Economic Impact of the Proposed Town of Rotterdam C&D Landfill

An analysis of the economic impact of the Proposed Town of Rotterdam C&D Landfill on Schenectady County, including tables for overall economic impact, impact on household incomes, and employment impact (8 pages). July 1998 - $5.

New York State Airport Directory 1997

A summary of facility data, services provided, airport contacts, and airfield sketches for each public use airport in New York State (355 pages). May 1997 - $10.

New York State Existing Airport/Land Use Issues Document 1997

An overview of airport/land use issues and recommendations for future discussions to address these issues (148 pages). April 1997 - Free.

Capital District Regional Economic Information: 1996 Edition

Data and analysis for annual Regional employment and earnings by sector, personal income, and transfer payments from 1969 through 1994, including State and national comparisons (42 pages). January 1997 - $15.

The Village of Stillwater Aquifer Protection Study

This study focuses on existing and potential future sources of water quality degradation and contamination to the Village's water supply by examining existing land uses, important environmental characteristics, existing regulations, and potential land use/water quality conflicts within the Village to develop recommendations for strategies to protect its important water resources (36 pages). December 1996 - $15.

The Tomhannock Reservoir Watershed Protection Study

This study addresses the threat of excessive sediment in the Tomhannock Reservoir Watershed due to development pressures and nutrient penetrations associated with failed septic systems and barnyard practices, and promotes the development of effective and practical programs to protect the integrity of the watershed (56 pages). October 1996 - $20.

The Saratoga County Watershed Protection Study

This study focuses on the evaluation of non-point source pollution primarily caused by construction-related activities. The study evaluates existing land use, storm water management, and erosion/sediment control measures and recommends regulatory improvements for each community in the study area to protect impacted bodies of water (66 pages). October 1996 - $20.

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Data

Information on 1992 home mortgage lending institutions in the Albany-Schenectady-Troy MSA, including applications received, loans originated and denied, and reasons for loan denials (21 pages). October 1994 - $5.

Eastern Gateway Canal Regional Plan

Study for development of an 85-mile section of the Canal System, running from Pattersonville to Waterford on the Mohawk River and from the City of Albany to Fort Edward on the Hudson (230 pages). August 1994 - $25.

Southern Saratoga County Groundwater/Wellhead Protection Program

Inventory and analysis of potential sources of contamination for well systems in the Clifton Park-Halfmoon aquifer, including findings and recommendations for preventive actions (166 pages). Summer 1994 - $15.

Upper Hudson Regional Aviation System Plan

Inventory and plan for aviation resources in the 9-county region, including issues, goals, objectives, demand forecasts, demand/capacity analysis, and aviation system requirements (234 pages). December 1993 - $15.

Southwestern Rensselaer County Groundwater/Wellhead Protection Program

Inventory and analysis of potential sources of contamination for selected well systems in the Schodack aquifer, including findings and recommendations for preventive actions (66 pages). Summer 1993 - $15.

Preliminary Proposal for a Regional Secure Detention Facility for Youth in the Capital District

Proposal includes project background, assessment of need, facility requirements, program and staff requirements, building and site considerations, project development cost and financing, financial pro forma, economic analysis, and project implementation (44 pages). May 1993 - $5.

Overall Economic Development Program for the Capital District

Development goals and strategies for the Capital Region, including economic development project lists and extensive analysis and background information. 65 tables, 5 charts, and 7 maps (188 pages). November 1992 - $20.

Only relatively recent publications are included in the above list. For the complete, 9-page listing of all available Planning Commission reports and publications, contact Leif C. Engstrom at 518-453-0850.

CDRPC also provides customized data sets, projections, analyses, reports, and maps under contract. For more information, contact David Lang Wardle at 518-453-0850.

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