Achievable Housing

Policy Committee    February 26, 2025

HARRISBURG, Feb. 26 – Housing has become out of reach for many workers and professionals across Pennsylvania. The competitive housing market, higher mortgage rates and a continued lack of residential options are all contributing to challenges to the state’s workforce and economic development. Rep. Lindsay Powell hosted the House Majority Policy Committee hearing on achievable housing, featuring experts from across the commonwealth on housing challenges. 

• Host: Rep. Lindsay Powell, D-Allegheny
• Testifiers:
  • James Eash- Director of Real Estate Development, ACTION Housing
  • Craig Burkley- Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer, NeighborWorks Western Pennsylvania
  • Angel Rodriguez-- Executive Director, Philadelphia Land Bank

Agenda + Testimony

• Hearing agenda and testimony: Achievable Housing

Media Release + News Coverage

• Powell, Policy Committee focus on increasing achievable housing, February 21, 2025

Video + Photos

• Click here to view the entire hearing
• Click here to view photos of the hearing