Join Welcome Home Westchester for a webinar on the economic impact of addressing Westchester’s housing crisis with presenter Kate Slevin, executive vice president of Regional Plan Association and Michael Romita, president & CEO of Westchester County Association. Chance Mullen, mayor of Pelham and executive director of Housing Action Council, will present the municipality’s case study, […]
Read more...Watch Now: Plus One ADU Program Info Session
Welcome Home Westchester co-sponsored Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County’s virtual information session on New York State’s Plus One ADU Program, which offers grants to homeowners planning to build or maintain accessory dwelling units on their properties. If you missed the info session, or are interested in learning more about the program, […]
Read more...Fact Sheet: The Economic Impact of Addressing Westchester’s Housing Crisis
Housing is an economic issue. This is underscored by a joint report released by Regional Plan Association (RPA) and the Westchester County Association – both partners of the Welcome Home Westchester campaign – which reveals the potential devastating economic impacts of failing to build the housing the county needs. Read more in this “Building Growth” […]
Read more...Case Study: Pelham Green’s Successful Public-Private Partnership & TOD
Photo Credit: Todd Cross (July 9, 2025) After years of working closely with the community to determine both the needs of the Village and wishes of Pelham’s residents, the culmination of Pelham Green’s successful public-private partnership was unveiled in June. The milestone ribbon-cutting of the new Pelham Municipal Center, which now houses the Village’s police, […]
Read more...July 29: Welcome Home Westchester to Co-Sponsor “Plus One ADU” Webinar
Please see the following information on an upcoming webinar from Habitat for Humanity NYC and Westchester County on the Plus One ADU program. In partnership with the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation, Housing Action Council and municipalities of Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Hastings-on-Hudson, Irvington and Yorktown, a Tuesday, July 29 information session will be offered. […]
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Chance Mullen Named Housing Action Council Executive Director
Welcome Home Westchester congratulates Chance Mullen on his new role as executive director of the Tarrytown-based Housing Action Council, one of the campaign’s founding organizations. “I’m proud to join Housing Action Council and continue partnering with Welcome Home Westchester to push for the kind of inclusive, thoughtful development our region needs,” Mullen stated. “Housing growth […]
Read more...Welcome Home Westchester Congratulates Pro-Housing Communities
Welcome Home Westchester, a multi-stakeholder advocacy campaign providing education and driving the conversation on building the affordable housing we need countywide, is pleased to recognize Westchester’s three newest Pro-Housing Communities, as certified by New York State. Congratulations to the Village of Irvington, City of Mount Vernon and Village of Ossining on being the first three […]
Read more...WMPF Awards Leaders in Westchester Housing Reform
The Westchester Municipal Planning Federation announced its 2025 awards (June 10, 2025) Several Westchester County municipalities, residents and nonprofit organizations were recognized for their exceptional planning achievements and contributions during the 2025 Westchester Municipal Planning Federation (WMPF) Awards Program. Many of the Planning Achievement Award winners were praised for their innovative approaches to housing, including […]
Read more...New State Funding Helps Bring More Affordable Housing to Westchester
(June 6, 2025) New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a second round of Mid Hudson Momentum Fund (MHMF) Awards supporting new housing developments across the state, half of which are in Westchester County. Partners of Welcome Home Westchester applauded Governor Hochul’s efforts to continue prioritizing funding for municipalities certified through the state’s Pro-Housing […]
Read more...IFCA Housing Network Joins WHW Policy Advisory Committee
(June 4, 2025) Welcome Home Westchester continues to expand its Policy Advisory Committee and is pleased to announce its newest member, Ossining-based IFCA Housing Network. Welcome Home Westchester is a multistakeholder advocacy effort working to drive a new public conversation around fixing the County’s housing shortage. IFCA Housing Network Executive Director James Hernandez stated: “IFCA […]
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