HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 2021 LECKEY FORUM FEATURING DANIEL PAROLEK OF OPTICOS DESIGN
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On June 10, Arlington residents and community leaders joined AHS for an educational and inspiring conversation about solving Arlington's Missing Middle Housing puzzle. The discussion was framed by opening remarks from Samia Byrd, Arlington’s Chief Race and Equity Officer, who emphasized the need to approach Missing Middle Housing from an equity mindset.
Byrd was followed by Keynote speaker Daniel Parolek, co-founder of Opticos Design and the author of Missing Middle Housing: Thinking Big and Building Small to Respond to Today’s Housing Crisis, who discussed the top five mistakes localities are making when implementing Missing Middle Housing. He was joined by local housing experts Emily Hamilton of the Mercatus Center and Eric Maribojoc of the George Mason University Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship who contributed their insights and experiences. during an in-depth discussion. The panel was moderated by Ginger Brown of the Lee Highway Alliance.
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AHS STATEMENT ON AHC'S MANAGEMENT OF THE SERRANO APARTMENTS
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One of AHS’s founding principles is the belief that everyone deserves to live in affordable, safe, and decent housing. We look forward to seeing AHC take the needed steps to remedy the current situation at the Serrano. Following the retirement of CEO Walter Webdale, AHC and AHC Management are under interim leadership as they search for permanent solutions. Another update on progress at the Serrano will be heard at the July County board meeting.
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COVID-19 MORTGAGE RELIEF AVAILABLE
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If you are struggling to make the mortgage payment on your FHA-insured mortgage because of COVID-19, you can ask for forbearance without any penalty.
Action required by Wednesday, June 30
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TOOLS AND RESOURCES
Northern Virginia Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance Dashboard
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With both the state of emergency in Virginia and the CDC Eviction Moratorium set to expire at the end of June, the task of reaching households at-risk of displacement and connecting them to rental assistance and support services takes on renewed urgency. To support this vital work, NVAHA launched the Northern Virginia Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance Dashboard. The dashboard tracks eviction filings, case outcomes, and disbursement of state Rent Relief Program (RRP) funds at the ZIP code level. It also monitors fluctuations in eviction filings and case outcomes over time as different pandemic-related protections are enacted and expire.
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NVAHA also provides a Northern Virginia Eviction Prevention and Housing Stability Toolkit for residents worried about housing stability, landlords concerned about a loss of rental revenue, human service providers, local government agencies, and policymakers.
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The following downloads are also available:
Tenant Supplement
Spanish Translation
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AHS IN THE NEWS
Housing Experts Weigh in on Amazon's $125M Commitment
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In a new story from the Washington Business Journal, AHS executive director Michelle Winters shares her thoughts on Amazon's game-changing commitment to fund affordable housing construction on Metro-owned properties (Washington Business Journal subscription required).
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The Clock Starts Now to Preserve Affordable Housing in Ballston
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In her monthly ARLNow column Making Room, AHS Board Member Jane Green urges the creation of a plan to preserve affordable housing near the vibrant and desirable Ballston area. The term of committed affordability at the Ballston Park Apartments is due to expire in 2027.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
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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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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