03/27/2026
Today, Tipping Point was proud to stand alongside local and state leaders in support of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Housing Action Plan and what it makes possible for communities like Greensburg.
None of this happens without partnership. We're grateful to Governor Shapiro, his team, and Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello (PA DCED) for championing innovative housing investment in Pennsylvania. Most importantly, this isn’t possible without the many local leaders moving this vision forward — including the Westmoreland County Housing Authority, Mayor Robert Bell, the City of Greensburg, Representative Eric Nelson, Westmoreland County Commissioners, Westmoreland County IDC, Westmoreland County Land Bank, and Greensburg Community Development Corporation.
This project reflects a community-centered approach to development shaped by local voices and led by the next generation. Through an immersive course taught by Tipping Point, in partnership with Desmone Architects and Mascaro Construction, students from Shady Side Academy worked to create a vision for Downtown Greensburg rooted in the priorities of its residents and community leaders. Their vision centered on housing opportunity, economic growth, and a stronger future for younger generations in Greensburg.
This is what community-centered development looks like. And we're just getting started.
Office of the Governor of Pennsylvania
PA State Rep. Eric Nelson
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Desmone
Seton Hill University