Delve into the legacy and ongoing significance of the Fair Housing Act, a pivotal civil rights milestone signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on April 11, 1968. This groundbreaking legislation stands as a beacon against housing discrimination based on race, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, disability, and family status. While strides have been made, the battle against discrimination persists. Join PCRG in our daily advocacy efforts, where we intersect with Fair Housing principles to champion equal access to homeownership opportunities, crucial for addressing systemic housing disparities. From advocating for Tenants' Right to Counsel to combating appraisal bias, our initiatives strive to ensure fair treatment in housing.
Read morePCRG Connect: April Policy Brief
Dive into the latest updates shaping Pittsburgh's housing landscape! From crucial legislation expanding the Pittsburgh Land Bank board to exciting developments in the Neighborhood Assistance Program , or NAP, a lot is happening. Plus, learn about County Executive Sara Innamorato's new chief housing strategist and advocacy efforts against the Capital One-Discover merger.
Read morePCRG CONNECT: MARCH POLICY BRIEF
Pittsburgh Land Bank Board updates, developments in Whole Home Repairs and Neighborhood Assistance Programs and CRA news.
Read morePCRG Connect: February Policy Updates
Presidential politics, congressional deals, and local zoning changes are making waves.
Read morePCRG Connect: January Policy Updates
New year, new developments, including a new era of local elected officials, state and local budgets as well as a looming government shutdown.
Read moreCandidate Survey: Allegheny County Executive
In the lead-up to Election Day, PCRG offered Allegheny County Executive candidates the opportunity to participate in interviews focusing on issues including land bank barriers, budget transparency, affordable housing, and declining Black homeownership rates — and how they would tackle them.
Read moreUnearthing Potential: the Pittsburgh Land Bank’s Journey
Recent legislative changes have empowered the Pittsburgh Land Bank to expedite the revitalization of vacant land, but crucial elements are still missing, leaving over 30,000 vacant properties in limbo — and advocates calling for urgent action from the Land Bank board to negotiate taxing body agreements.
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