Maria Montaño: The Pittsburgh Land Bank was created in 2014—but didn’t move a single property until Mayor Ed Gainey made it a priority. He brought the County & PPS to the table, cut through red tape, and now 127 properties have been transferred. This is what leadership looks like.

The Pittsburgh Land Bank was created in 2014—but didn’t move a single property until Mayor Ed Gainey made it a priority. He brought the County & PPS to the table, cut through red tape, and now 127 properties have been transferred. This is what leadership looks like.