Lancaster, PA: Give Me Shelter: Who Will Build The Housing Lancaster Needs?
Strong Towns Lancaster and the Coalition for Sustainable Housing proudly welcome nationally known expert and bestselling author Charles “Chuck” Marohn to town on the evening of Thursday, Nov. 13, for a public forum on solving the housing crisis through a grassroots, bottom-up approach.
The topic of the forum could not be more timely: Like much of the U.S., Lancaster County has an acute housing crisis. Median home sale prices reached a record $365,000 this summer. More than 4 in 10 county renters are cost-burdened (paying more than 30% of their income for housing). In January, 546 homeless individuals were counted in local shelters or on the streets; LNP recently reported that around 2,600 K12 students in Lancaster County lacked a home of their own in 2023-24.
About Strong Towns Lancaster: Founded in 2023, Strong Towns Lancaster is the local “conversation” (chapter) of the national Strong Towns organization. Strong Towns seeks to promote a pattern of development that is financially strong and resilient. It advocates for cities of all sizes to be safe, livable and inviting.
About the Coalition for Sustainable Housing: An initiative of Tenfold, the coalition is a diverse group of organizations and individuals who collaborate, advocate and educate for housing solutions for everyone.
About Strong Towns: Strong Towns is a nonprofit media and advocacy organization dedicated to helping communities become financially resilient and socially connected. Through education, storytelling, and local action, Strong Towns empowers people to take small, practical steps that lead to stronger, more prosperous places. Learn more at strongtowns.org
