I know there are a LOT of fans of IZ in our city. I used to be one of them! The fact is - if the purpose is to achieve affordability, IZ *doesn't do that!* We need solutions that work!
Pittsburgh's IZ mandate in Lawrenceville has reduced housing production by 32% since 2019. Extending IZ citywide in its current form will increase prices and harm affordability. Read our research on the topic here: prohousingpgh.org/pittsburgh-i...