New development breaks ground at former United Hospital site in Port Chester
More than 20 years after United Hospital closed and was demolished, state and local officials joined real estate developers Wednesday to break ground on Westchester County Crossing.
A long-abandoned site in Port Chester is officially on its way to a new future.
More than 20 years after United Hospital closed and was demolished, state and local officials joined real estate developers Wednesday to break ground on Westchester County Crossing, a major redevelopment project aimed at revitalizing the area and bringing new housing and infrastructure to the community.
The $65 million project, which is supported by up to $10 million in state funding, will focus on upgrading essential utilities, improving roadway access, and transforming the former hospital site into a mixed-use development. Plans call for more than 900 new housing units, including 105 designated as affordable homes.
Residents say the project could bring much-needed change, though opinions remain divided.
Port Chester Village Manager Stuart L. Rabin spoke to the impact that this project will have on the Port Chester Westchester Crossing.
“Westchester Crossing represents the very best of what thoughtful redevelopment can achieve. It will introduce new housing opportunities, bring energy and vibrancy back to this corridor, reinvigorate next door’s Abendroth Park- a key asset of our local park system, and create a place where people will live, connect, and thrive. It will improve quality of life, strengthen our local economy, and redefine the first impression for everyone entering Port Chester,” Rabin said.
Construction on the site is expected to continue through 2027, with vertical development moving forward in phases.
