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Affordable Housing Development in Central Northside: LIHTC Program Impact
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Affordable Housing
DATA
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
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Affordable Housing
LIHTC Projects
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Population
Central Northside, a neighborhood in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has a significant affordable housing presence developed through the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program. The neighborhood's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory comprises 140 total units, with 39 designated as low-income units. Based on the 2022 population of 2,904 and an estimated 1,113 housing units, LIHTC funded affordable housing represents approximately 12.6% of the neighborhood's estimated housing inventory.
The LIHTC program has invested substantially in Central Northside, with project tax credits totaling $477,299. This equates to an average federal funding of $3,409 per unit across all LIHTC funded projects in the neighborhood. The first LIHTC project, "18 Jacksonia St," was completed in 1992, and the most recent project, "West Park Court," was finished in 2007. This 15-year span indicates a sustained commitment to affordable housing in the area.
The 2000s witnessed the most affordable housing development activity, with two projects completed during this decade: "Widows Home" in 2006 and "West Park Court" in 2007. The housing inventory primarily consists of one-bedroom units (120) and two-bedroom units (16), indicating a focus on smaller household sizes or individual residents.
Over the past decade, Central Northside has experienced demographic shifts. The population has remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 2,600 and 2,900 residents. Median income has increased notably, rising from $39,999 in 2013 to $52,577 in 2022, suggesting potential economic improvement in the area.
Racial demographics have also changed. The percentage of white residents increased from 50% in 2013 to 62% in 2022, while the Black population decreased from 43% to 29% during the same period. The Asian and Hispanic populations have remained relatively small but stable.
No new LIHTC projects have been completed in the neighborhood since 2007. This may be related to the observed increase in median income and changing racial demographics, possibly indicating a shift in housing needs or priorities in the area.
Central Northside's LIHTC funded affordable housing inventory represents a significant portion of the neighborhood's estimated housing stock. The area has benefited from sustained investment in affordable housing over a 15-year period, with a focus on smaller units. While no new LIHTC projects have been completed in recent years, the existing inventory continues to provide important affordable housing options. The neighborhood has experienced demographic changes, including rising median income and shifts in racial composition, which may influence future affordable housing needs and development in the area.
