Uniontown Housing Report Launch Event
About this Event
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Uniontown Housing & Redevelopment Conference is a high-impact forum designed to solve the region's critical housing shortage. Bringing together local policymakers, planning experts, and the area's premier anchor employer, the conference serves as a tactical launchpad to fast-track residential development, modernize local zoning laws, and establish a vital public-private framework for regional growth.
KEY OBJECTIVES
* Launch the New Housing Report: Debut a data-driven analysis funded by a Housing Opportunity Grant from the National Association of Realtors® detailing how to unlock Uniontown's vast inventory of vacant, infrastructure-ready land.
* Overcome Supply Barriers: Address the city's tight 3-month housing inventory by presenting actionable solutions to eliminate administrative hurdles and land costs.
* Shape Public Policy: Present strategic recommendations for city leadership to formally incorporate into Uniontown's upcoming zoning revisions and comprehensive master plan.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE & PRESENTERS
* 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM | Networking and Dinner from Big Mike's Smokin' BBQ
An opportunity for community leaders, developers, and stakeholders to connect.
* 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Presentations & Collaboration Forum
1. Local Housing Report Findings
A deep dive into the administrative roadblocks and the strategic roadmap required to activate the Uniontown Redevelopment Authority's vacant land supply. Presented by the Fayette Board of Realtors® and Crystal Simmons, MPS Director of Grants from Fay-Penn Economic Development Counsel.
2. Building Economically at Scale
A presentation by Tom McCosby (former PA Builders Association President) on how to build high-quality housing quickly, efficiently, and cost-effectively.
3. Anchor Institutional Partnerships
A session focused on public-private collaboration exploring workforce housing alignment. Featuring Josh Jefferson (President of the Board of Trustees for WVU Medicine: Uniontown Hospital and President of the Regional Economic Development Partnership).
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