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AARP Pennsylvania Applauds Pittsburgh City Council and Mayor for Expanding Housing Options

The following is a statement from AARP Pennsylvania State President Bill Johnston-Walsh on Pittsburgh’s expansion of housing options, including accessory dwelling units (ADUs)

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Published November 09, 2026

“AARP Pennsylvania applauds Pittsburgh City Council and Mayor Corey O’Connor for taking this important step to expand housing options for Pittsburgh residents. The passage of Bill 2025-1545, which includes the expansion of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) will give Pittsburghers greater flexibility to decide how and where they live as their needs change.”

“For older Pittsburghers in particular, ADUs can offer smaller, more manageable housing options, create space for a caregiver or family member, support multigenerational living, and help people remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love as they age. That freedom of choice is central to AARP’s work to make communities more livable for people of all ages.”

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“This victory would not have happened without the dedication of AARP Pennsylvania’s Pittsburgh-area volunteers, who spent nearly two years advocating for housing options that support aging in place. By making their voices heard, they demonstrated the impact that committed residents can have in shaping the future of their communities. We are incredibly grateful for their time, persistence and passion.”

“We thank Mayor O’Connor for his leadership and commitment to expanding housing choices, including ADUs, and for signing this important legislation into law. We also thank the Pittsburgh City Council for its leadership and unanimous support. Together, these efforts mark an important step toward giving Pittsburgh residents more housing options to meet their needs. AARP Pennsylvania looks forward to continuing to work with city leaders and residents to make Pittsburgh a more affordable, accessible and age-friendly city with the housing choices people need at every stage of life."