Group hosting ‘block party’ on New Year’s Eve calls for Mayor Gainey to address housing crisis

A group of activists held a “block party in solidarity with unhoused neighbors“ on New Year’s Eve to call attention to what they call a housing crisis in Pittsburgh.

The group said they were gathered at Mayor Gainey’s house and put up tents in the area of Apple Street and Paulson Avenue in Homewood. One activist told Channel 11 the city needs more affordable housing programs and a plan to renovate abandoned homes.

The group said more events are planned in the coming year.

Channel 11 has reached out to Gainey’s office.

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