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This workshop features leaders of Pittsburgh area tenant organizing and advocacy work. Learn about tenant struggles and how folks are coming together to build tenant power and secure necessary protections of tenant rights.<br> | This workshop features leaders of Pittsburgh area tenant organizing and advocacy work. Learn about tenant struggles and how folks are coming together to build tenant power and secure necessary protections of tenant rights.<br> | ||
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This workshop examines the market-driven policies that drive up housing costs worldwide. How can we strengthen work to make housing a human right, not a commodity, and end displacement in our community? | This workshop examines the market-driven policies that drive up housing costs worldwide. How can we strengthen work to make housing a human right, not a commodity, and end displacement in our community? | ||
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Panelists: '''Omer Ali''', Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Pittsburgh; '''Bob Damewood''', Senior Staff Attorney, Regional Housing Legal Services; '''Sabina Deitrick''', Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Codirector of the Urban and Regional Analysis Program at the University Center for Social and Urban Research, University of Pittsburgh; '''Carl Redwood''', Community Organizer, Hill District Consensus Group | Panelists: '''Omer Ali''', Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Pittsburgh; '''Bob Damewood''', Senior Staff Attorney, Regional Housing Legal Services; '''Sabina Deitrick''', Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Codirector of the Urban and Regional Analysis Program at the University Center for Social and Urban Research, University of Pittsburgh; '''Carl Redwood''', Community Organizer, Hill District Consensus Group | ||
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| − | | '''Strengthening Governance for Housing Justice: Opportunities & Challenges''' | + | | <big>'''Strengthening Governance for Housing Justice: Opportunities & Challenges'''</big> |
This workshop will highlight initiatives in our region that can help expand permanently affordable housing and promote healthy and vibrant communities. How can housing justice advocates support governance that makes housing a human right for all? | This workshop will highlight initiatives in our region that can help expand permanently affordable housing and promote healthy and vibrant communities. How can housing justice advocates support governance that makes housing a human right for all? | ||
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Panelists: '''Ed Nusser''', Director of Housing Strategy, Office of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato; '''Barb Warwick''', City Councilmember, District 5; '''Dr. Jamil Bey''', Director, City Planning Commission; '''Dr. Noble Maseru''', Professor of Public Health Practice, Director, Social Justice, Racial Equity and Faculty Engagement in the Health Sciences, Appointee, Allegheny County Health Department Housing Advisory Board | Panelists: '''Ed Nusser''', Director of Housing Strategy, Office of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato; '''Barb Warwick''', City Councilmember, District 5; '''Dr. Jamil Bey''', Director, City Planning Commission; '''Dr. Noble Maseru''', Professor of Public Health Practice, Director, Social Justice, Racial Equity and Faculty Engagement in the Health Sciences, Appointee, Allegheny County Health Department Housing Advisory Board | ||
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| − | | | + | | <big>'''Art & Culture for Housing Justice'''</big> |
| + | How can we bring art and culture into our housing justice work and expand the base of support for housing justice in our region? | ||
| + | Participants: '''Miracle Jones,''' Visual Artist and Director of Policy and Advocacy, 1Hood Power; '''Daniel McClymonds''', May Day Band (More coming soon) | ||
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Revision as of 18:34, 24 March 2025
Contents
[hide]About
April 5, 2025, 9:00 - 4:00 PM
Frick Fine Arts Building, University of Pittsburgh Campus
650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Pittsburgh area residents and others are invited to learn about what’s driving rising housing prices in our communities, how tenants can defend their rights and improve conditions, and how community activists and organizations and elected officials are working to bring new solutions to the deepening crisis of housing insecurity. Although housing is a human right protected under both national and international law, governments haven’t done enough to guarantee all people–especially the most vulnerable– a right to a safe and secure home. We believe that a better city is possible. Be part of the work to realize a city where everyone can enjoy safe, stable and affordable housing.
Schedule
| Time | Activity | Room(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00-9:30AM | Arrival and Registration | |
| 9:30-10:00AM | Opening Plenary | |
| 10:00-11:15AM | Breakout Session 1 | |
| 11:15-11:30AM | Break | |
| 11:30AM-12:30PM | Keynote, Tracy Rosenthal | |
| 12:30-1:30PM | Lunch | |
| 1:30-2:45PM | Breakout Session 2 | |
| 2:45-3:00PM | Break | |
| 3:00-3:30PM | Next Step Caucuses | |
| 3:30-4:00PM | Closing Rally & Action Steps |
Tracks
| Breakout Session 1 | Breakout Session 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Organizing for Tenant Rights | Campaigns & Strategy | Sharing Lessons Across Cities |
| Affordable Solutions | Ending the Affordability Crisis: Let’s Get the Profit Motive Out of Housing | Affordable Housing Solutions: Social Housing, Cooperatives, & Community Land Trusts |
| Governance & Policies | Strengthening Governance for Housing Justice: Opportunities & Challenges | Framing Housing Debates to Advance Affordable Housing for All |
| Movement Building | Art & Culture for Housing Justice | Broadening Movements for Housing Justice |
Program
Note, there may be updates to this program as additional details are confirmed.
| Breakout Session 1: 10:00-11:15AM |
|---|
| Tenant Organizing: Campaigns & Strategy
This workshop features leaders of Pittsburgh area tenant organizing and advocacy work. Learn about tenant struggles and how folks are coming together to build tenant power and secure necessary protections of tenant rights. Facilitator: Mallory Brangan, Pittsburgh Tenant Organizing Committee Panelists: Brooke Christy, Fair Shake Environmental Legal Services; Matt Rubin, OnePA; Emilia Morris, Co-Chair, Pitt Renters First Committee & Intern, Commission on Human Relations |
| Ending the Affordability Crisis: Let’s Get the Profit Motive out of Housing
This workshop examines the market-driven policies that drive up housing costs worldwide. How can we strengthen work to make housing a human right, not a commodity, and end displacement in our community? Facilitator: Jackie Smith, Human Rights City Alliance & Professor of Sociology, University of Pittsburgh Panelists: Omer Ali, Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Pittsburgh; Bob Damewood, Senior Staff Attorney, Regional Housing Legal Services; Sabina Deitrick, Associate Professor, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs Codirector of the Urban and Regional Analysis Program at the University Center for Social and Urban Research, University of Pittsburgh; Carl Redwood, Community Organizer, Hill District Consensus Group |
| Strengthening Governance for Housing Justice: Opportunities & Challenges
This workshop will highlight initiatives in our region that can help expand permanently affordable housing and promote healthy and vibrant communities. How can housing justice advocates support governance that makes housing a human right for all? Facilitator: Michael Goodhart, Human Rights City Alliance & Professor of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh Panelists: Ed Nusser, Director of Housing Strategy, Office of Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato; Barb Warwick, City Councilmember, District 5; Dr. Jamil Bey, Director, City Planning Commission; Dr. Noble Maseru, Professor of Public Health Practice, Director, Social Justice, Racial Equity and Faculty Engagement in the Health Sciences, Appointee, Allegheny County Health Department Housing Advisory Board |
| Art & Culture for Housing Justice
How can we bring art and culture into our housing justice work and expand the base of support for housing justice in our region? Participants: Miracle Jones, Visual Artist and Director of Policy and Advocacy, 1Hood Power; Daniel McClymonds, May Day Band (More coming soon) |
