Planning commission unanimously recommends Lawrenceville affordable housing zoning measure

From: Pittsburgh Post Gazette

The Pittsburgh Planning Commission unanimously recommended an affordable housing measure for Lawrenceville Tuesday after nearly 40 community members wearing “Keep Pittsburgh Home” shirts and buttons expressed concerns over rising costs in the hot-market neighborhood.

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Planning commission unanimously recommends Lawrenceville affordable housing zoning measure

Planning commission unanimously recommends Lawrenceville affordable housing zoning measure

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