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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Pittsburgh public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board Appointment
The city is reviewing the appointment of Marita Bradley to the Housing Opportunity Fund Advisory Board, which oversees affordable housing resources and gap financing.
Revived Side Yard Sale Program
A new ordinance would create a formal program letting adjacent property owners buy city-owned side yards, a common ask from neighbors of vacant lots.
Housing Opportunity Fund Funding and Program Priorities
A new ordinance would require the Planning department to file regular reports on the Affordable Housing Bonus Program, adding transparency to how affordable housing incentives perform.
Closure of Roots Drop-In Center
Community members and service providers raised urgent concerns about the recent closure of the Roots drop-in center on the North Side, warning that unhoused residents lack vital support as winter approaches.