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Economy & Housing

Pittsburgh’s planners look to festivals, ‘mini grants’ to draw massive input for comprehensive plan

by Bella Markovitz February 3, 2025January 31, 2025

Though many Pittsburgh neighborhoods have created their own plans in the past, this comprehensive citywide plan would be the first of its kind.

Person walking by the entrance of Smithfield United Church of Christ, decorated with architectural details and yellow flowers in the foreground.

Smithfield Street church in downtown Pittsburgh looking for community partners to save building

by Abigail Hakas January 16, 2025January 19, 2025

A view of houses on a hillside with lush greenery and pink flowers in the foreground, overlooking a distant townscape under a cloudy sky.

‘Rushing’ into inclusionary zoning could be a mistake, commissioners say

by Eric Jankiewicz January 14, 2025January 19, 2025

Aerial view of a city area showing roads, bridges, and labeled zones like Manchester, Chateau, Casino, and Ohio River. Paths and zoning areas are highlighted with colored lines.

Update: Ahead of Esplanade, Manchester now has two groups with development standing

by Eric Jankiewicz January 10, 2025January 12, 2025

Economy & Housing

How do Pittsburgh neighborhoods weigh in on development? Via a system that’s sometimes divisive.

by Eric Jankiewicz January 9, 2025January 9, 2025

A street with cars parked along the side, featuring a brick building with a colorful mural and a row of houses, including one with a porch. Trees partially shade the scene.

One Manchester group ‘waiting for word’ after another got the city’s official nod

by Eric Jankiewicz and Rich Lord January 7, 2025January 12, 2025

A group of people stand together holding a banner that reads "Housing is a human right" at a public event. One person is speaking at a podium while others look on.

Economy & Housing

Zoning feud hijacks Pittsburgh planning agenda as mayor and councilor spar over affordable housing

by Eric Jankiewicz December 27, 2024June 4, 2026

A diverse group of people seated and standing in a meeting room with rows of chairs and arched windows.

Economy & Housing

Hotel-to-housing plan renews uncomfortable affordable housing debate in North Side

by Eric Jankiewicz November 22, 2024November 28, 2024

Construction site with trucks, piles of bricks, gravel and equipment. Trees and pallets are in the background.

Esplanade developers argue environmental benefits

by Eric Jankiewicz October 29, 2024November 13, 2024

A person on a motorcycle rides down a quiet street with modern townhouses and an older brick building in the background. Trees line the sidewalk, and a car is parked on the right side of the street.

Mayor’s proposed zoning overhaul gets first Planning Commission airing

by Eric Jankiewicz September 17, 2024June 4, 2026

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