Urban Initiatives Group (UIG) is a Schenectady-based real estate development company working in
the areas of historic preservation, downtown revitalization, urban design, and community
development. The company’s primary focus is redeveloping and managing historic properties.
UIG interns will work on one of the following projects:
▪ Capital CoWorks – With four locations in downtown Schenectady, Capital CoWorks is a new
venture that offers flexible and affordable offices, commercial and retail spaces. We work
closely with both established businesses and new entrepreneurs. Interns will assist in the
development and marketing of new coworking spaces.
▪ The Stockade Inn – UIG is currently renovating an 18 room hotel that is located within a
landmark historic property. The hotel will feature 18 guest rooms, professional offices, a
full-service restaurant, and event spaces suitable for weddings and other various events. Please
see attached articles for additional information for the project.
▪ Alchemy Studios – An innovative arts development project that will convert 30,000+ square
feet of vacant warehouse space into art studios, a retail gallery, makers spaces, and event
venue. Interns will be actively involved in the redevelopment of the property.
UIG is led by John Samatulski, an urban professional with more than two decades of successful
work in urban redevelopment, including as executive director of both the Lark Street Business
Improvement District and Downtown Schenectady Improvement Corporation.
