LECKEY FORUM 2021: CAN ARLINGTON SOLVE THE MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING PUZZLE?
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Today, Opticos creates innovative architectural designs to help build walkable communities with unique, diverse housing choices that are attainable for all. Parolek spoke at the 2016 AHS Leckey Forum to help introduce the Missing Middle Housing concept to Arlington. Since then, he and his firm have been working with communities across the country to design and implement Missing Middle Housing strategies.
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This year, Parolek will present the "Top Five Mistakes Cities and States are Making When Implementing Missing Middle Housing," which will be followed by a panel discussion on the implications for Arlington. What lessons can the County learn from those mistakes to help solve our Missing Middle Housing puzzle? Please join our discussion!
Registration required. All registrants will be entered into a raffle to receive a free copy of Parolek's book.
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ARLINGTON COUNTY BOARD DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY CANDIDATES RESPOND TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING QUESTIONS
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Housing is one of the top priorities in Arlington today. As we look ahead to the County Board elections on June 8, how do our Primary Candidates stack up? AHS asked them a set of questions related to affordable housing and posted their answers in full on our website.
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MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING STUDY: ARLINGTON WANTS YOUR FEEDBACK
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Share your input on Arlington's Missing Middle Housing Study! The next step is to narrow the study's focus by exploring housing typologies and determining which types of homes to study further.
The deadline for feedback is Tuesday, June 8.
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NEW FROM OUR MISSING MIDDLE ARLINGTON WEBSITE
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Stay up to date with the latest Missing Middle Housing news and insights from missingmiddlearlington.net:
- AHS put together all the ways Missing Middle Housing fights climate change and benefits communities in our latest blog, Smaller Homes, Greener Future.
- Curious to learn about how Missing Middle Housing will impact our communities, schools, seniors, environment, and more? We’ve answered your most pressing questions on our new FAQs page.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
2021 Arlington Homeshow and Garden Expo (Virtual)
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Saturday–Sunday, May 22–23 • 10–3 p.m.
Looking for great tips on how to make your home more beautiful, valuable, and energy-efficient? Join AHS, County housing representatives, home remodelers, architects, energy auditors, realtors, master gardeners, and banks for a one-stop home improvement experience! Attend virtual classes, workshops, and exhibits on lawn care, solar power, indoor air quality, and more.
Free admission
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xChats: Affordable Housing Beyond Our Borders
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Wednesday, May 26 • 9:30–11:00 a.m.
Housing initiatives designed and implemented in different geographies, histories, and legal structures can help us rethink the box that often constrains our programs here in the U.S. This virtual event from HousingForward Virginia will feature four short, engaging presentations from housing practitioners and policy analysts in other countries.
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Plan Lee Highway: Areas 1 and 5 Neighborhood Community Meeting
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Thursday, May 27 • 7 p.m.
The Lee Highway Alliance is working with Arlington County to create a more economically vibrant and livable corridor. At this virtual meeting, the Plan Lee Highway team will present their land-use scenario findings. Housing will be a major component of the updated plan, so AHS encourages housing supporters to attend the meetings and provide comments on the alternative scenarios being discussed.
Areas 1 and 5 include: Arlington East Falls Church, North Highlands and Lyon Village Civic Associations
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Making Room for More Housing: The Los Angeles Accessory Dwelling Boom Webinar
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Wednesday, June 23 • 5–6:15 p.m.
Join the Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship of George Mason University for an in-depth case study discussion on the regulatory and procedural changes which facilitated this ADU boom, and the resulting impact on housing and neighborhoods.
Featured speaker: Theadora Trindle – Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, City of Los Angeles
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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE
Housing Finance 101
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This three-part presentation series from NVAHA provides a basic overview of affordable housing finance and development. The series includes:
Part One: What is Affordable Housing
Part Two: A Tale of Two Budgets
Part Three: Where's the Money
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GET INVOLVED
Join the Alliance for Housing Solutions on the platform Mobilize.io to learn, share ideas, and be part of policy discussions. 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 local 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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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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