BRI News

“When it comes to housing, inaction has costs. Outdated processes in need of reform at the municipal level have costs. “The way we’ve always done it” has costs. Right now, Westchester residents are paying for all of them,” Tim Foley, CEO and Executive Vice President […]

On June 24, stakeholders from across a broad spectrum of the real estate, construction and affordable housing industries gathered to officially introduce the “Welcome Home Westchester” campaign, a multi-stakeholder effort to address the housing issue that has reached a crisis point over the past several […]

A new campaign is looking to undo barriers blocking the development of affordable housing in Westchester.A coalition of housing advocates Thursday announced the Welcome Home Westchester campaign.They are working to reform volunteer land-use boards and change outdated zoning codes that are adding to the affordable […]

Westchester residential builders, corporate leaders and fair housing backers on Thursday united to overcome resistance to affordable multi-family housing throughout the region. The Building & Realty Institute launched a campaign called “Welcome Home Westchester” that takes a multi-pronged approach to the problem.  The trade organization aims to work with municipal leaders and […]

A letter was submitted to the Planning Board of the Village of Tarrytown on behalf of the Welcome Home Westchester campaign to state our support for the proposed development of 29 South Depot Plaza, which we believe will be a great addition to the community […]

Known as one of Westchester County’s most recognizable strips of office buildings, Westchester Avenue’s future appears to be less a hub for white-collar workers and more for residential and beyond. Part of a countywide trend and beyond, office space continues to be turned into other uses, in most […]