Dirtworks created communal, accessible, and modern outdoor spaces as part of the redevelopment of the Corliss Park Apartments, in support of Troy Housing Authority’s mandate to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for all.
Originally built in 1952, Corliss Park Apartments became the Troy Housing Authority’s only family development in the Lansingburgh School District. When reconstruction began, the site had no amenity spaces, was dominated by expanses of unused lawn, and in need of extensive drainage intervention.
After extensive analysis, we created a community playground that includes equipment pieces for all ages, in addition to a central gathering space for residents. In this space, along with multiple others around the site, drainage and infiltration pieces were added to effectively transport and permeate stormwater through the use of swales, catch basins, and retention basins. A mix of attractive yet low-maintenance plants native to the area were used to tie the campus together.
Part of the Troy Portfolio Preservation Bundle 2 sites, Corliss Park Apartments is only one piece of a larger revitalization to the Capital Region of New York. A collaborative effort that is providing residents with a profound transformation to their community.
Location
Troy, NY
Completion
Summer 2026
Size
16 Acres
Collaborators
Newman Design Architects
MDG Design & Construction
Client
Troy Housing Authority
