Vacant Lot Project

Overview

Currently, we have a total of four Vacant Lot Project Proposals — two on city-owned lots (pending approval), as well as two on privately-owned lots.

84-92 Catherine Street |Capital Regional Permaculture Guild | Urban meadow, park, and education site

43 Catherine Street |We Are Architects | Outdoor exhibition space

155 Fourth Avenue | AVillage | Community gathering space

72-76 Broad Street | Israel A.M.E. Church |Memorial garden

Please click here to learn more about our current projects.

A brief history of the Vacant Lot Project available here.

Contact Us

For more information or to get involved with the project you can reach us at:

Email: vacantlotproject@grandarts.org
Phone: (518) 596-5135

Useful Links

Download

Original RFP – Find more in-depth information on the proposal process
Updated South End Map – Shows the neighborhood and highlights selected lots
Brochure – Provides a brief overview of the project with helpful information and graphics

To support the work of GSCA on the Vacant Lot Project please call us at (518) 463-2222 or make a secure contribution online.

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Mission Statement

The mission of Grand Street Community Arts is to create unity and connection, especially through the arts, in an inner-city neighborhood with racial and economic diversity.

The arts center creates a supportive community and focuses on its youth. The center presents a broad spectrum of arts programs and performances that encourage art as a natural tool of expression available to everyone. By restoring historic St. Anthony’s church as its home, the arts center creates and nurtures a link with the unique living history of the local community.