Inclusionary Zoning Study Release

Written By Vlad Kaplun

Pro-Housing Pittsburgh performed a study examining the effects of Inclusionary Zoning in Pittsburgh. This study delves into details surrounding the 2019 Inclusionary Zoning overlay in Pittsburgh, and made the following findings:

  • Housing production in Lawrenceville has declined 32% since the implementation of Inclusionary Zoning.

  • Housing production in peer neighborhoods which do not have Inclusionary Zoning, the Strip District and South Side Flats, has increased by 36% and by 18% over the same time period, respectively

  • Data suggests that Inclusionary Zoning has had a chilling effect on housing production, and may be driving rents higher in Lawrenceville rather than providing the intended effect of making housing more affordable.

Vlad Kaplun
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