WHAT ARE LOCAL EXPERTS SAYING ABOUT MISSING MIDDLE HOUSING?
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AHS is pleased to share a new video series on the benefits of Missing Middle Housing in Arlington. We invite you to watch the videos on the missingmiddlearlington.net home page to learn how adding more housing options will impact our environment, community diversity, livability, and the County's growing senior population.
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AHS created the videos in partnership with the Lee Highway Alliance and with support from Virginia Housing.
Please join the conversation about how we can make Arlington a place for everyone! Visit missingmiddlearlington.net to learn how you can support Missing Middle Housing in the County, sign up for updates, or join the Missing Middle Network.
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AMAZON MAKES NEW AFFORDABLE HOUSING INVESTMENT IN ARLINGTON
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This month, Amazon announced it will donate $40 million in vacant land on Crystal House parcels, creating more than 550 new affordable homes in the County. The announcement is a part of Amazon’s commitment earlier this year to provide $381.9 million in low-rate loans and grants to the Washington Housing Conservancy through its Housing Equity Fund.
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NEW LEADERSHIP AT ARLINGTON HOUSING NONPROFITS
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2021 brings transitions to housing organizations in Arlington with new leaders taking the helm at both APAH and AHC. APAH's former Executive Vice President Carmen Romero has assumed the role of President and CEO following Nina Janopaul's retirement this spring. Likewise, AHC, Inc. announced that Susan Cunningham has been appointed interim CEO while a nationwide search is conducted for the spot.
AHS wishes these two incoming leaders the best of luck as they bring a new generation of ideas and energy to Arlington's affordable housing challenges.
Read About APAH's Carmen Romero
Read About AHC's Susan Cunningham
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QUEENS COURT AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITY OPENS
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After more than a decade of planning, the new Queens Court Apartments opened in June in Rosslyn. This critically needed housing will provide affordable homes for 249 households. The 12-story complex replaced 39 garden apartments that were built in 1940.
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NEW FROM OUR MISSING MIDDLE ARLINGTON WEBSITE
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Arlington isn't the only community exploring Missing Middle Housing options—did you know this flexible housing type has support in places throughout the US? Explore our interactive map to learn about Missing Middle Housing projects around the country.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Housing, Equity, and Race: Fair Housing in the DMV Region
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Wednesday, July 22 • 6:30–9:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 31 • 9:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
How do we expand housing choices in the DMV? Join a free interactive workshop that will inform a regional fair housing plan. The workshops will be facilitated by Challenging Racism in partnership with Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments. Choose from one of two dates available.
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Save the Date: 2021 Ellen M. Bozman Awards
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Sunday, November 14 • 7–8:30 p.m.
The Ellen M. Bozman Affordable Housing Award is given annually in recognition of organizations and/or individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the preservation of housing affordability in Arlington. In this way, we hope to highlight and encourage the work in which AHS founder Ellen Bozman so strongly believed.
Details coming soon
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Eviction Prevention Fairs
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Various Dates
Need Help with Rent? DHS's Economic Independence Division will be hosting several Eviction Prevention Fairs over the next month at locations around the County. You can also apply for SNAP, Medicaid, and much more. Bring with you a photo ID, your lease or rental agreement, evidence of the rent amount owed, and proof of income or loss of income. Learn more and see a list of upcoming Eviction Prevention Fairs in English here and in Spanish here.
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NEW RESOURCES
Arlington Race and Equity Timeline
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Looking to learn about Arlington's racial history? The County has just released the first two spans of a comprehensive online timeline marking key historical events related to housing, education, community facilities, public safety, transportation, urban planning, public infrastructure, and more. These timelines are a critical component of the County’s broader Commitment to Racial Equity, following the County Board’s 2019 Equity Resolution.
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Plan Lee Highway Neighborhood Area Meeting Recordings
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If you were unable to attend this spring's Plan Lee Highway community meetings, the County has released recordings of each event and accompanying resources. A preferred concept plan will be reviewed with the community in fall 2021.
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Did you hear Lee Highway has officially been renamed Langston Boulevard?
Learn More
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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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