Pittsburgh's mayor wins backing for plan to require 10% affordable housing in new buildings.
Pittsburgh's planning commission has backed Mayor Ed Gainey's proposal for Inclusionary Zoning, requiring developers to include at least 10% affordable housing in new apartment buildings with 20 or more units. The plan, aiming to boost affordable housing, was favored over an alternative by councilman Bob Charland, which suggested incentives without mandatory affordable housing. The city council will vote on the proposal soon, despite concerns from some that strict regulations could deter developers.
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