Changing Spaces: Williamsport housing stock strained by gas boom

Williamsport has a long history of using its natural resources. It was once the lumber capital of the world. But changing economics and deforestation led to the industry’s decline.

More recently the city saw an economic renaissance, thanks to the Marcellus Shale boom. But the ups and downs of drilling can make it difficult to make long term plans– particularly when it comes to housing. The influx of gas workers led to strains on the region’s housing supply, especially for low-income people and seniors.

StateImpact Pennsylvania partnered with Keystone Crossroads to examine the state’s changing spaces. See our segment below, and tune in for the full show on WITF-TV Sunday, November 15 at 6:00pm.

Other cities featured in this episode:

• Jim Thorpe
• Bethlehem
• Pittsburgh
• Philadelphia

The program also airs on WQLN-TV in Erie November 19 at 7:30 p.m. Check your local listings to find it on other PBS stations throughout the state.

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