White Plains Board Accepts Ridgeway Estates Impact Study
The planning board has officially accepted the environmental impact statement for the proposed 99-home residential development.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Construction
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The White Plains Planning Board has accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement for Farrell Estates at Ridgeway. This project proposes building 99 single-family houses on the 129.68-acre former Ridgeway Country Club site.
Why it matters
The board approval marks a key step in repurposing the long-vacant country club property following the failure of previous development plans. The project aims to integrate new residential housing with preserved open space and designated wetland buffers.
The development plan spans 129.68 acres and includes 104 total lots, featuring 99 houses ranging from 2,700 to 6,700 square feet. The site design reserves 39.8 acres as permanent open space and includes planting 5,400 new trees.
The players
White Plains Planning Board
This local government body is responsible for reviewing and approving land-use applications and environmental assessments within the city.
Farrell Building Company
This real estate development firm is based in Brookhaven and is leading the proposed residential project at the former country club site.
The details
Farrell Building Company reconfigured the residential lots to better protect on-site wetlands and reduce required setbacks. The site plan incorporates a Homeowners Association to oversee ongoing stormwater control features.
Timeline
October 27, 2026: The Planning Board accepted the Final Environmental Impact Statement.
Market Landscape
This move replaces the defunct development ambitions of the French-American School of New York with a residential focus. It reflects a wider trend of developers repurposing stagnant suburban country club sites to address high demand for single-family housing inventory.
Local residents will see the removal of the current chain-link fence as the developer begins preparations for the new housing tract. The community will eventually gain access to new open space as the company works to integrate the development with adjacent neighborhoods.
The takeaway
This development highlights the complexities of repurposing large suburban plots for modern residential use. Prospective buyers and neighbors should monitor upcoming planning meetings for final construction timelines and traffic impact details.
Further reading
For more information on ongoing land-use projects, visit the Construction section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Westfair Communications.
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