Published on February 26, 2025
MEDIA ADVISORY
Keeping Pittsburgh Home: Land Bank Housing Solution
WHO: Mayor Ed Gainey, Councilwoman Barbara Warwick, Councilman Bobby Wilson, Urban Redevelopment Authority Executive Director Susheela Nemani-Stanger and Executive Director of Hazelwood Imitative Sonya Tilghman
WHAT: Press event highlighting homeownership and homes built through the usage of the Pittsburgh Land Bank.
WHEN: Thursday, February 27th at 11:00 AM
WHERE: 333 Flowers Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15207
WHY: "Keep Pittsburgh Home: Land Bank Housing Solutions" will showcase how local elected officials and nonprofits are taking proactive steps to prevent displacement, strengthen community development, expand local ownership, and ensure affordable housing and neighborhood stability.
Note: A mult box will not be available during this press conference
Olga George Press Secretary Mayor's Office olga.george@pittsburghpa.gov 412-627-0679