Jason Vrabel, Author at PublicSource

Woman in red shirt standing on balcony of the Oakland Affordable Living complex

Developing affordable housing isn’t easy. The story of this Oakland complex shows what it takes.

by Jason Vrabel January 6, 2020November 5, 2021

Affordable housing depends on federal tax credits. Securing them is a complex, competitive process.

Omar Muya revisits his former home at 39th and Howley streets in Lawrenceville. He and his family had to move when the building owner sold to a redeveloper. (Photo by John Altdorfer/PublicSource)

Booming Lawrenceville has priced out some residents. Would inclusionary zoning prevent displacement?

by Jason Vrabel October 16, 2018November 5, 2021

A cement truck passes by Foundry 41 at 41st and Willow streets in Lawrenceville. (Photo by John Altdorfer/PublicSource)

DEVELOP PGH, ECONOMY & HOUSING, IN-DEPTH

Inclusionary zoning could help Pittsburgh generate more affordable housing, but progress has taken years

by Jason Vrabel October 15, 2018November 5, 2021

DEVELOP PGH, ECONOMY & HOUSING, Equity, IN-DEPTH, Uncategorized

Pittsburgh task force takes on issue of landlords turning away renters with convictions

by Jason Vrabel July 11, 2018November 5, 2021

The Penn Plaza apartment complex in East Liberty before it was demolished in 2017. (Photo by Maranie Rae Staab/PublicSource)

Key moments in the Penn Plaza displacement saga

by Jason Vrabel April 10, 2018November 5, 2021

Vivian Campbell looks out the window of her home at the Penn Plaza Apartments on March 13, 2017. (Photo by Maranie Rae Staab/PublicSource)

Displaced from Penn Plaza, Vivian Campbell now faces an uncertain future

by Jason Vrabel April 10, 2018November 5, 2021