The New York State Urban Development Corporation (UDC) was a public benefit corporation created by the State Legislature in 1968 in response to a shortage of housing (particularly low-income housing) throughout the state. In 1995, UDC absorbed the functions of the Job Development Authority and was renamed the Empire State Development Corporation. After this merger, the Empire State Development Corporation and Department of Economic Development became known collectively as Empire State Development.
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In addition to overseeing the creation of housing, UDC was responsible for facilitating industrial development and civic improvements throughout the state.
