Join us for Give Me Shelter: Solving Lancaster’s Housing Crisis With Small, Local Development on Thursday, November 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at West Art (800 Buchanan Ave., Lancaster).

Presented by Strong Towns Lancaster and The Coalition for Sustainable Housing (C4SH), this interactive evening will explore what it takes to build a housing-ready community, one where small-scale developers, municipal leaders, and neighbors can all play a role.

What to Expect:

• A keynote from Charles “Chuck” Marohn, founder of Strong Towns and author of  Escaping the Housing Trap: The Strong Towns Response to the Housing Crisis
• A local panel featuring Dana Hanchin (HDC MidAtlantic), Chad Martin (Chestnut Housing), Douglas Smith (US Green Building Council), Ben Lesher (Parcel B) and others discussing our local housing challenges with Chuck
• Table conversations, Q&A, and networking over light refreshments

Who Should Attend:
Municipal officials, faith leaders, small developers, local employers, and community members who are passionate about housing solutions that strengthen Lancaster County’s future.

Event Details:
📅 Thursday, November 13
🕠 5:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 West Art “City Hall,” 800 Buchanan Ave, Lancaster
🎟️ Free: Register HERE

Let’s come together to learn, connect, and take action toward a stronger, more housing-ready Lancaster.