Pranay Bhargava

Chapter Systems Manager

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Current Home
It depends
Hometown
St. Paul, MN

Housing story

I lived in a rapidly changing neighborhood during my time in Chicago. I loved where I lived, but as the neighborhood got more attractive and in demand with every passing year, I couldn’t help but notice that some legacy residents could not keep up with the rising rents. The solution was obvious to me: if people want to move here, we need to make sure that we build enough housing for them to move into. If we don't build space for everyone, those without the means to pay more are ones who experience the most adverse effects.

Biography

Pranay first got involved in the pro-housing movement while living in Chicago, and believes that our cities can and should be available to people from all walks of life. As a Chapter Lead for Abundant Housing Illinois, Pranay projects a housing-and-climate-first message across Chicago and stays at the forefront of removing barriers to housing abundance and sustainable urban living. Pranay takes a data-backed approach to decision-making and is always looking for ways to optimize processes that further the movement. Pranay has degrees in Marketing and Business Analytics from Indiana University.