Callahan Construction Managers

Long-awaited project replaces outdated Cottage Gardens Housing Complex

WHITE PLAINS, NY – June 26, 2025 –  Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today that it has broken ground on Willow at The Ridgeway, the sixth and final phase of a major redevelopment of the former Cottage Place Gardens public housing complex into a mixed-income community of choice.

The new 8-story, all-electric, 100% affordable building will provide 92 units for seniors. Thirty-one units are reserved for households at or below 30% of the Area Median Income (AMI), 29 units are reserved for households at or below 50% AMI, and 32 units are reserved for households at or below 60% AMI. The buildings will incorporate sustainable features in compliance with NYSERDA Multifamily program and LEED for Homes, and will also introduce new sidewalks, trees, and site lighting along the nearby thoroughfare.

Over the years, Cottage Gardens fell behind other properties in terms of features and amenities, and when the Municipal Housing Authority of the City of Yonkers (MHACY) enlisted the team to oversee its replacement, it was clear that the community wanted to set a new standard in affordable living. Amenities in the apartments will include air-conditioning, electric ranges, and Energy STAR appliances. Residents will also enjoy common laundry rooms on each floor, a community room, a fitness center, and a resident terrace on the seventh floor with seating and a solar canopy.

Willow at the Ridgeway will also achieve Passive House Institute U.S. certification, delivering an extremely energy efficient building that also maximizes the health and thermal comfort of the older adults who will live there. The apartment units are designed with an older population in mind, and many resources will be provided to support aging-in-place for seniors referred from the Yonkers Housing Authority Section 8 waitlist. Callahan will work closely with MHACY; developer and owner The Community Builders; and architectural firm Monica Lopez Architects to complete this project.

“Yonkers has been undergoing a transformation to replace aging, vacant buildings with cutting-edge structures that place an emphasis on resident health and proximity to the many amenities the city has to offer,” said David Morrow, Vice President of New York Operations, Callahan Construction. “We are honored to be overseeing the construction of the long-awaited replacement for Cottage Gardens and look forward to welcoming the first residents to Willow at the Ridgeway.”

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