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National Coalition Says Retooling LERTA Tax Incentive Program Could Enhance Pittsburgh’s New Inclusionary Zoning Law

Washington, DC – Up for Growth, a cross-sector member network committed to solving the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy, today said the inclusionary zoning

Up for Growth Hires Kecia Easley as Membership Director

Washington, DC – Up for Growth, a cross-sector member network committed to solving the housing shortage and affordability crisis through data-driven research and evidence-based policy, today announced the hiring of

GBX Group CEO Drew Sparacia Joins Up for Growth Action Board of Directors

Washington, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today announced the appointment

Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act Included in 2022 Defense Authorization Bill

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action applauds the Senate’s passage of the FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that includes the Promoting Affordable Housing Near Transit Act, a provision

Up for Growth Action Hires Barbara Ehimika as Legislative Director

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action, a federal advocacy organization that advocates for policies to achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, today announced the hiring

Up for Growth Action Applauds Senate Introduction of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today announced its support of the Build More Housing Near Transit Act of 2021, a bill introduced by U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI)

Latest Build Back Better Package Retains Commitment to Unlocking Possibilities Program

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action today applauded the inclusion of the Unlocking Possibilities program in the latest version of the Build Back Better reconciliation bill released by the

Up for Growth Action Pushes for Pro-Housing Policy Ahead of 117th Congress

WASHINGTON, DC – Up for Growth Action, a 501(c)(4) federal pro-housing legislative advocacy campaign focused on advancing policies that achieve housing equity, eliminate systemic barriers, and create more homes, announced

California Senate Says Yes to More Affordable Housing Across the State

SACRAMENTO, CA – Assembly Bill (AB) 2345, which would enhance California’s statewide Density Bonus Law, passed the California State Senate today. Introduced by Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez (D-San Diego) and co-authored

Up for Growth Unveils Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator for Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND, OR – Up for Growth released its Portland Housing Policy and Affordability Calculator (HPAC) today via a virtual Zoom meeting hosted by Urban Land Institute (ULI) Northwest. Portland follows

Up for Growth Action Welcomes New Emergency Rental Assistance Legislation

WASHINGTON, DC – Senate Banking Committee Member Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), and Congressman Denny Heck (D-WA) introduced new legislation today that will

U.S. House Says Yes In My Backyard

WASHINGTON, DC – The Yes in My Backyard (YIMBY) Act passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today, after clearing the House Financial Services Committee (FSC) on Friday. Introduced