WHITE PLAINS – The construction of Mt. Hope Plaza, an affordable housing project for seniors in White Plains, has begun. The development, collaborating with Mt. Hope A.M.E Zion Church and Community Housing Innovations, will offer 56 affordable apartments, with 20 units earmarked for those needing supportive services.
Located on Lake Street, the six-story building will feature a structured parking garage, with 47 spaces shared with the church. All 56 apartments are designated for adults aged 62 and older with income at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income. Twenty units will specifically cater to seniors experiencing homelessness, supported by services funded under the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative.
“I am excited to be here today to mark this magnificent milestone for Mt. Hope, the City of White Plains and Westchester County,” said Westchester County Legislator Ben Boykin (D – White Plains, Scarsdale, West Harrison). “I have been involved with this development since its conception nearly eight years ago. While there were several setbacks due to changes in the law, the Pandemic, cost increases, and funding sources along the way, the Church and the developers have overcome all obstacles and are now ready to break ground.”
“Mt. Hope Plaza is on a site, the Rugged Highlands, deeply rooted in history and resilience—a ground once walked upon by those who were enslaved and later liberated, yet who nurtured dreams of true freedom and equality,” added Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson (D – Elmsford, Greenburgh, Tarrytown, White Plains). “This project by the Mt. Hope AME Zion Church’s Mt. Hope Community Development Corporation is a testament to perseverance and empowerment. It stands as a beacon of progress, not just for us in Westchester County now but for future generations who will call this place home.”
