ASK THE AUTHORS: MISSING MIDDLE RESEARCH COMPENDIUM
September 2, 2020
7-8:30 p.m.
Zoom or Facebook
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Friend, you're invited to an online event about the Missing Middle Housing Study Research Compendium.
Expand your background knowledge about missing middle housing before the study begins. Learn more about research available including Arlington-specific data and existing conditions. Ask your questions and hear from the authors of the Missing Middle Housing Study Research Compendium. All members of the community are invited to attend virtually.
Have a question you'd like to ask in advance? Let us know!
The event will be hosted online using Zoom. Attendees may participate using a web browser (such as Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari) or via Zoom’s free app. The event will also be streamed live on Facebook.
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COUNTY RELEASES FINAL 3 MISSING MIDDLE RESEARCH BULLETINS
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Arlington County has now released all five Missing Middle research bulletins.
These bulletins give an overview of the upcoming study and Arlington's current housing inventory, and review the way the history of land use and zoning policies have shaped Arlington. We encourage all Arlingtonians to review the bulletins in anticipation of the upcoming study, which will include community input. And, if you are interested in getting more engaged you can join the AHS Missing Middle Network.
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This image is from the fourth bulletin, titled "Arlington's Land Use Policy and Zoning."
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SAVE THE DATE
Arlington for Everyone
Community Conversations: Race & Housing
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History of Race & Housing in Arlington
September 29 from 7-8:30 PM
Participants will learn about the role of redlining, discrimination, racial covenants, zoning, and other forces that had an impact on Arlington’s current racial makeup.
Forming an Anti-Racist Housing Policy Agenda
October 29 from 7-8:30 PM
In this event participants will build on their understanding of Arlington’s history to consider how the county can end institutional racism in our housing sector. The group will explore such policies and tools as zoning reforms, criminal records and leases, source of income protections, and homeownership assistance.
Information about speakers and registration coming soon! Follow us on social media for up-to-date information.
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VA EVICTIONS SUSPENDED UNTIL SEPT. 7
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Virginia Supreme Court granted a temporary moratorium on evictions related to the failure to pay rent from August 10 through September 7, 2020.
The August 8 judicial emergency order was issued in response to Gov. Ralph Northam’s request to “allow his administration the time to both work with the General Assembly to develop and pass a legislative package that will provide additional relief to those facing eviction and to expand financial assistance for tenants through [its] rent relief program.”
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CHAMPION SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT: GEARY O'HARA FAMILY FOUNDATION
Our Champion Level Partners in Affordable Housing give $10,000 or more per year. Thanks to Geary O'Hara for being among our most dedicated supporters!
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ACCESSORY DWELLING WEBINAR RECORDING AVAILABLE
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Housing Virginia's July 29 accessory dwelling webinar, "The Next Little Thing in Affordable Housing," was recorded and is available for viewing. Hear from Max Pastore about his experience building an ADU so his father could live near him in DC, learn from Michelle Winters of AHS about ADUs in Arlington, discover what Nicole Joslin is doing with Alley Flats in Austin, and explore equity implications of ADUs with Dr. Christina Stacy.
Also check out the AHS May webinar Accessory Dwellings in Arlington.
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GET INVOLVED
The Alliance for Housing Solutions has gone virtual, and you're invited to join us. We're using the platform Mobilize.io to organize groups and share information. You are welcome to join any of the following groups that spark your interest.
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Housing Action Arlington
Join this coalition to discuss policy updates, advocate for affordable housing resources, and coordinate across housing and service providers. AHS facilitates a monthly meeting (currently via Zoom) for providers and advocates. Join here.
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Missing Middle Network
Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here.
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Accessory Dwelling Discussion Group
Learn, discuss, and share efforts to create accessory dwellings through practical discussions, tips, and resources. Join here.
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NEIGHBORHOOD COLLEGE: APPLY BY AUGUST 28
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Arlington County is now accepting applications for the Fall 2020 Neighborhood College. The free program is geared toward Arlingtonians who want to effect change by becoming more involved in neighborhood and Countywide issues. Participants will learn about many aspects of Arlington County government and practice core communication and influencing skills, key to civic engagement and leadership.
Class sessions will be held virtually on Thursdays from Oct. 1 – Nov. 19 from 6:30 – 9:30 p.m. The sessions will feature conversations with County Board members, County staff, local non-profit leaders and more. Class size is limited to 25.
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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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