The Vail Mills Development Area

offers premier opportunities for infill development in the hamlet of Vail Mills located at the intersection of NYS Routes 29 and 30; a key gateway to the Great Sacandaga Lake and the Adirondack State Park. Vail Mills is adjacent to the historic Village of Broadalbin in scenic Fulton County, NY. As a “Gateway to the Adirondacks” the Vail Mills Development Area is witness to over 10,000 average daily traffic volumes. The development area includes several successful businesses and a rail trail, a proposed park and a canoe launch at Kennyetto Creek. The community-­‐supported plan for the numerous development sites includes new single-­‐family housing, a commercial/retail district and lodging in a pastoral setting.

Highlights

• Multiple prime development sites at strategic crossroads of two state highways.
• Strong public support for a concept plan agreed to by both Town and County.
• Opportunity to build in successful commercial corridor that includes a regional Harley Davidson Dealership.
• Planned infrastructure investments to support development.
• Established market demand for new housing and retail.
• Excellent location along major tourism route to the Great Sacandaga Lake and the Adirondack Park.

Site Features

• High visibility commercial development sites available on NYS Route 29 and 30.
• Development­‐ready zoning.
• Restaurants within walking distance of development sites.
• Planned public park with trail system, open space, and canoe launch.
• Less than two miles to historic downtown Broadalbin’s shops and restaurants and under 6 miles to the City of Amsterdam’s commercial center.
• Close proximity to year­‐round, world-­‐class outdoor recreation opportunities, including boating, fishing, hunting, swimming, camping, downhill and cross-­‐country skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling, snowboarding, motocross racing, horseback riding and more.
• Fonda, Johnstown & Gloversville (FJ&G) Rail Trail’s ten miles of multi­‐use trail.

Development Concept

The Development Concept features a vibrant community center with a mix of single­‐family homes, senior apartments and lodging for those frequenting the Adirondack State Park and other tourists, all within walking distance of shops, restaurants, recreational amenities including a proposed park with canoe launch on the Kennyetto Creek and Rail Trail access, and a tourism node with visitor center and other services.