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Highland Today
By the People, for the People
Highland Developments to Add Hundreds of Housing Units
Multiple projects in the pipeline could increase the hamlet's housing supply by 8%
Published on Feb. 27, 2026
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Highland, a hamlet in New York, is making progress in addressing its critical housing shortage. The town's development pipeline currently includes several projects totaling over 200 potential new housing units. If all of these projects move forward as planned, it would amount to roughly an 8% increase in Highland's total housing supply.
Why it matters
Highland, like many communities, has faced a persistent housing shortage. These new developments represent a significant step towards increasing the availability of affordable and accessible housing options for residents, which is crucial for the town's continued growth and economic vitality.
The details
The most advanced project is Silver Gardens, a 57-unit affordable senior housing development for residents 62 and older, spearheaded by RUPCO. Construction began on the $22 million project in 2024. Another major proposal is Gateway Commons, a mixed-use project with 140 apartments and 10,000 square feet of commercial space. The Town of Lloyd Planning Board approved the site plan in August 2025, and it is currently under review by the Ulster County Industrial Development Agency. Additionally, a 37-unit apartment building has been proposed for Main Street in Highland, with construction scheduled to start in 2026.
- Construction on the $22 million Silver Gardens project began in 2024.
- The Town of Lloyd Planning Board approved the Gateway Commons site plan on August 28, 2025.
- Groundbreaking for Gateway Commons could reportedly begin as early as April 2026.
- Construction on the 37-unit Main Street apartment building is scheduled to start in 2026 and finish in late 2027.
The players
RUPCO
A non-profit organization that is spearheading the development of the 57-unit Silver Gardens affordable senior housing project.
Town of Lloyd Planning Board
The local planning board that approved the site plan for the Gateway Commons mixed-use development.
Ulster County Industrial Development Agency (IDA)
The agency that is currently reviewing the Gateway Commons project and will determine if it requires a PILOT (payment-in-lieu-of-taxes) agreement.
What’s next
The Ulster County Industrial Development Agency is expected to make a decision on the Gateway Commons project's PILOT agreement in the coming months, which could pave the way for groundbreaking as early as April 2026.
The takeaway
These new housing developments in Highland represent a significant step forward in addressing the hamlet's critical shortage of affordable and accessible housing. If all of the projects move forward as planned, they could increase Highland's total housing supply by approximately 8%, providing much-needed relief for residents and supporting the town's continued growth and economic vitality.
