“We want a city for all. We can be better,” said Planning Commissioner Steve Mazza, who is also a Carpenters Union leader. “I’m in construction, I want to do it right the first time, if you have to go back it costs time and aggravation and money.” The post ‘Rushing’ into inclusionary zoning could be a mistake, commissioners say appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.

Around 20% of Allegheny County’s population is 65 and older, according to recent studies, placing among the highest concentrations of seniors of any large U.S. county. Of the adults 65 and over, 12% have an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, and even more seniors battle other forms of dementia.  The post As Pittsburgh ages, Black families shoulder heavy dementia care burden appeared first on PublicSource. PublicSource is a nonprofit news organization serving the Pittsburgh region. Visit www.publicsource.org to read more.