06/03/2026
Honored to attend the 9th Annual Hudson Valley Affordable Housing Summit hosted by Pace Land Use Law Center and Housing Action Council. Insightful discussions throughout the day focused on zoning, municipal land strategies, housing production, and advancing affordability across New York communities.
A particularly meaningful moment included James Wendling of WBP sharing how Rose Noonan’s legacy is being honored through the naming of a new WBP affordable housing development in New Rochelle, Rose on Main. The thoughtful tribute recognizes Rose’s lasting impact through Housing Action Council just one year after her passing.
Tiffany Zezula shared a fitting tribute to Rose, reminding attendees of her incredible energy and influence throughout the region. Rose’s work helped shape affordable housing efforts across the Hudson Valley and established a foundation that continues to guide communities today.
It was great seeing City of Kingston Director of Housing Initiatives, Bartek Starodaj, speaking to many of the same housing challenges facing Ulster County that we continue to navigate in Westchester County and surrounding communities.
The day concluded with remarks from NYS Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas, reinforcing the importance of collaboration, housing choice, and continued progress toward meeting our housing needs.