The Senator Nikil Saval Forum

Penn IUR is pleased to join the Penn Political Union to host Pennsylvania State Senator Nikil Saval for a conversation on housing affordability and urban policy. Senator Saval has been a leading voice in the Pennsylvania legislature on issues of housing access, tenant protections, zoning reform, and equitable development, with a particular focus on the structural drivers of rising housing costs.

Drawing on his experience as a lawmaker and housing advocate, Senator Saval will discuss the political, economic, and regulatory forces shaping housing affordability in Pennsylvania and across the United States. The conversation will explore the role of state and local government, barriers within existing land-use and financing frameworks, and the policy tradeoffs involved in expanding housing supply while protecting communities. This event is especially relevant for students interested in public policy, urban development, law, and political organizing.