Troy, N.Y. — Rensselaer has developed a public information plan to keep the community apprised of the Institute’s ongoing construction and development projects. The plan includes a series of monthly public meetings, a comprehensive website, telephone and e-mail hotlines, and a monthly neighborhood bulletin.

Monthly Public Meetings begin May 28
The first public meeting is scheduled from 5:30-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, at the Heffner Alumni House on Rensselaer’s campus. The meetings will provide an open forum for the exchange of construction information, ideas, questions, and concerns.

Website created
Rensselaer’s website at www.rpi.edu/build provides up-to-date information on construction activities, including shuttle bus information, project scope and overview, construction timeline and progress reports, meeting schedules, maps, and contact information.

Telephone and E-mail Hotlines
A recorded telephone hotline is available 24-hours a day at (518) 276-8490. Callers can leave a message with questions or concerns and a Rensselaer staff member will return the call. Questions or concerns can also be addressed to build@rpi.edu.

Neighborhood Bulletin
A monthly project bulletin will be delivered via bulk mail to all residents and businesses within the neighborhoods surrounding the Institute. The bulletin contains the meeting and special event schedule, information about construction activities, road closings, parking regulations, alternate routes, utility shut-offs, and project manager names and contact information. To add your name to the mailing list, call (518) 276-8490, or email build@rpi.edu.

Public Access TV
Rensselaer will utilize Time Warner Cable’s local public access Channel 18 to post project information updates.

“Rensselaer is committed to using every possible communication resource to keep the community informed of these construction projects,” said Allison Newman, director of community relations. “Through these communication channels, we will notify the community, whenever possible, in advance of construction activities, road closings, alternate routes and utility disruptions.”

Contact: Megan Galbraith
Phone: (518) 276-6531
E-mail: N/A