ALBANY, N.Y. — The Albany County Land Bank Corporation recently announced that Sean Maguire has been named next executive director.
Maguire, AICP CEcD, has over 20 years of experience in urban planning, economic development, and community revitalization. He was selected after a comprehensive search by the Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to have Sean join us to lead the Albany County Land Bank,” Board of Directors chair Charles Touhey said in a news release. “His extensive background in planning, community and economic development, and creating public-private partnerships will be invaluable as we continue our work to revitalize vacant and abandoned properties across Albany County.”
Maguire most recently served as Director of Planning and Economic Development for the Town of Colonie, where he oversaw the administration of its comprehensive plan, site plan and subdivision review, long-range planning efforts, and implemented strategic initiatives to spur economic growth. His work in Colonie led the town to be designated as a Bronze NYS Climate Smart Community, an Accredited Economic Development Organization with the International Economic Development Council, and a Tree City USA with the Arbor Day Foundation for its eighth year.
Prior to that, Maguire was Vice President at SUNY Schenectady Community College and Director of Economic Development at the Capital District Regional Planning Commission.
“I’m honored and excited for this opportunity to lead the Albany County Land Bank in its vital mission,” Maguire said in the release. “I’ve often imagined what we could do with these important assets to build better communities. By repurposing vacant and abandoned properties, we can continue to build stronger, more vibrant communities across our county.”
Maguire holds Master’s degrees in Urban and Regional Planning and Public Administration from the University at Albany. He has experience teaching community and economic development courses for the University at Albany and University of Oklahoma. He is President of the New York Upstate Chapter of the American Planning Association and an active member of the International Economic Development Council.
