Episode 84: An Update on the Important Activities of The Welcome Home Westchester Coalition

Episode 84 of Building Knowledge with the Building and Realty Institute (BRI) spotlighted the latest work of the Welcome Home Westchester Campaign—a county-wide advocacy effort uniting diverse partners to address Westchester’s housing shortage.Our guest was Sarah Tavares, Campaign Organizer for Welcome Home Westchester, making her first appearance on Building Knowledge.The conversation covered:An overview of the Welcome Home Westchester Campaign and its coalition members.The “5 in 25” agenda, outlining recommended actions municipalities can take to expand housing opportunities.Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a second round of Mid-Hudson Momentum Fund (MHMF) Awards, half of which support projects in Westchester, and why the campaign partners applauded the initiative.The growing support from county officials and faith leaders for the Faith-Based Affordable Housing Act.Sarah’s perspective on whether local and state legislators are developing a deeper understanding of Westchester’s housing crisis.What Sarah would say directly to policymakers if given the chance to address them on the urgent need for housing solutions.