APAH Moves Forward with Redevelopment of the Marbella Apartments
Earlier this month, the Arlington County Housing Division recommended that the Marbella Apartments receive more than $20 million in AHIF funding, subject to the County Board's approval. If approved, the plan will renovate six of the existing Marbella buildings and add two new buildings, bringing a net increase of 489 committed affordable units to Arlington. APAH will begin the SPRC review process with the opening of an online comment period beginning September 27th.
The Marbella is an ideal location for affordable housing because it ensures that residents have convenient access to the Rosslyn and Courthouse Metro stations, bus transit, restaurants, parks, and employment.
County Releases Missing Middle Housing Study Phase 1 Report
This week, the County shared Expanding Housing Choice: The Missing Middle Housing Study Phase 1 Reportfollowing a year-long study of Missing Middle Housing types. The study team will share the Phase 1 report with County commissions and the broader community during September and October 2021 before finalizing the report in November for presentation to the County Board.
Have questions? County staff will host a virtual Q&A session on the report on Tue. Sept. 28. from 12 to 1 p.m.
Constraints on the U.S. housing supply have negatively impacted economic growth and equality for decades. A new report from the White House examines these constraints and presents the Biden-Harris Administration's plans to create or rehabilitate over 2 million housing units.
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Upcoming Events
2021 Ellen M. Bozman Awards
Sunday, November 14 • 7–8:30 p.m.
Mark your calendars for this year's virtual event and stay tuned for our honoree announcement coming soon! The Bozman Award is given annually in recognition of organizations and/or individuals who demonstrate a commitment to the preservation of housing affordability in Arlington.
Struggling to pay your mortgage due to COVID-19? Virginia Housing will launch a new program later this year to assist homeowners with mortgage delinquencies, defaults, foreclosures, and displacement due to financial hardship caused by the pandemic.
A new toolkit from the Meyer Foundation offers a variety of materials across topics including systems change, narrative change, movement building, and more.
Become a member of the Alliance for Housing Solutions community 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.
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
