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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.
Kelly Street Affordable Housing Rezoning
Action Housing is seeking a zoning change on Kelly Street in Homewood West to build a 38-unit affordable housing complex on long-vacant city-owned land. The project aims to bring much-needed affordable rentals and revitalize a vacant gateway site.
Pittsburgh Land Bank Property Acquisitions
Council discussed expanding Pittsburgh Land Bank staffing through a $157,175 URA PAYGO agreement amendment to aggressively acquire and stabilize vacant, blighted residential properties.
Northside Real Estate Tax Exemption Program
The city is considering tax breaks to encourage developers to turn older, empty office buildings on the Northside into housing and other uses. Supporters hope this will spark investment similar to downtown programs and bring more residents to the neighborhood.