The Friday Intel | 05.01.26: The 20,000-Unit Question

Send us Fan MailThis week in Port Chester, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the groundbreaking of Westchester Crossing on the former United Hospital site—957 new units with $65 million in infrastructure backing. That number adds to the roughly 20,000 housing units already in motion across Yonkers, New Rochelle, and White Plains. But look closer at what's actually being built, and the pipeline tells a different story than the headlines suggest.We break down the real data: unit mix, affordable share, tenure, geography. We find the counterintuitive truth that most Westchester residents aren't being served by this pipeline—and we tell you exactly what this means if you own, rent, or are still looking.**0:00** Cold open**0:30** What's coming this week**1:30** The data: 20,000 units, 957 new at Westchester Crossing**4:00** The surprise: who this pipeline actually serves**5:30** What this means for you**7:00** Close + Monday tease**Sources:** NY HCR (Westchester Crossing); News 12 Westchester; Bisnow; Westchester Magazine; New York YIMBY; Zillow Westchester dataLeave a review on Apple Podcasts or share with a neighbor.Support the showI Live Here Westchester is a production of I Live Here Media.We spotlight the voices, visionaries, and stories that make Westchester County more than just a place to live—it’s a place to belong.Have a guest suggestion or want to partner with us?Email: [email protected]: www.iliveheremedia.comFollow us on Instagram: @iliveheremediaSubscribe, rate, and share to support local storytelling.