SHAPIRO HOUSING STRATEGY POSITIONS ERIE FOR GROWTH
PA HOUSING STRATEGY COMBATS HOUSING CRISIS, ADDRESSES SHARED PRIORITY WITH $1 BILLION FUND
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CONTACT: Sam Peterson
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ERIE, PA (February 12, 2026) — Infinite Erie applauded Governor Shapiro and his team for taking on the persistent challenge of affordable housing and issued the following statement following the release of the Housing Action Plan 2026. The Housing Action Plan 2026, outlines a new strategy, including $1 billion of proposed funding and the creation of a new Deputy Secretary of Housing position.
“This plan and proposed $1 billion in critical infrastructure funding is a positive step forward for Pennsylvania, and a real opportunity for Erie to compete,” said Kim Thomas, Executive Director, Infinite Erie. “Infinite Erie’s Housing Accelerator Plan, which will be released next week, positions Erie well as we take on a persistent housing crisis and work toward ending street homelessness in Erie.
“We have been convening leaders for more than a year and are ready to make significant progress toward our shared priority – safe, affordable, quality housing that meets Erie’s needs. Funding at the state level combined with an unprecedented level of collaboration is critical to accomplishing these goals in Erie. We encourage legislative support for new funding to help advance our housing goals, as outlined in the 2026 Playbook.”
Infinite Erie leads the Erie Housing Accelerator, a convening of civic, business and community leaders.
The stated Playbook goals include:
- Goal 1: Supportive Housing
- Goal: Build 50 units of permanent supportive housing to address chronic homelessness
- Goal 2: Affordable Housing
- Goal: 100 new units of affordable housing in core Erie neighborhoods, with 25 units dedicated to first-time minority homeowners
- Goal 3: Workforce Housing
- Goal: 100 new units of workforce housing to bring Erie’s workforce to core neighborhoods
The Infinite Erie Housing Accelerator Report is scheduled to be released next week.
To learn more about the Infinite Erie Playbook projects, visit the 2026 Infinite Erie Playbook. Stay up to date with Infinite Erie on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
ABOUT INFINITE ERIE
Infinite Erie strengthens Erie’s community and economic development system by identifying, cultivating, and prioritizing the projects and initiatives in the Playbook.
The Playbook is a living roadmap, outlining a pipeline of projects and aligning efforts toward shared goals – a dynamic strategy to continuously move Erie toward the infinite horizon. The Playbook is published annually, establishing priority projects and sharing progress updates with the community. Infinite Erie and its partners provide resources and expertise to guide the implementation of the Playbook.
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