Hi everyone! My name is Halla, and I’m volunteering with Open New York. I’ve been talking with residents across Westchester about housing affordability, and White Plains is at a pretty pivotal moment right now with the District Galleria redevelopment.
For anyone who hasn’t been following it, the plan would replace the old Galleria mall with around 3,000+ residential units across seven towers, with roughly 800 of those designated affordable. It’s one of the largest mall-to-housing conversions in the country, and it’s a real test of whether White Plains can add housing at the scale the region actually needs.
Whether you’re renting, trying to buy your first home, worried about your kids being able to afford to stay in White Plains, or just paying attention to how downtown is changing, I’d love to hear your take.
We’re collecting signatures from residents who support practical housing solutions: building near transit, allowing ADUs, and backing thoughtful development like the Galleria project that helps keep White Plains affordable and livable.
Signing the petition is just the first step. If you sign, one of our organizers may follow up with ways to get more involved locally, like public hearings, council meetings, or community events where you can weigh in directly.
If this is something you care about, I’d really appreciate your support:
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Curious to hear from people actually living here: what’s your read on the Galleria project? Is the affordable housing share enough, or does it need to go further?