AHS Celebrates Arlington Housing Leaders at the 2021 Bozman Awards
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On November 14, 2021, AHS convened Arlington residents, housing advocates and leaders, and elected officials for the virtual 13th annual Ellen M. Bozman Affordable Housing Award celebration. Together, we honored Arlington residents Elder Julio Basurto, Nina Janopaul, and Mary Margaret Whipple for their leadership in affordable housing.
Our honorees together exemplify the types of affordable housing leadership Arlington needs to ensure not just a sufficient supply of housing but good quality, well-managed homes that improve the lives of residents.
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County Releases RFQ for Crystal House Apartments
Arlington is soliciting RFQ responses from experienced developers for a unique, affordable infill development opportunity on the Crystal House Apartments site. RFQ responses are due by December 1.
In the future, the Crystal House Apartments site in Pentagon City’s Aurora Highlands neighborhood will feature new affordable housing as part of additional master-planned infill development. There are 828 apartment units already existing on the approximately 16-acre site and the infill development is expected to add a net new 820 units to the site.
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County Releases Missing Middle Housing Phase 1 Final Report
Arlington County has released the final version of Expanding Housing Choice: The Missing Middle Housing Study Phase 1 Report. The report discusses the community's priorities and concerns related to expanding housing choice and supply in Arlington and recommends housing types for analysis in Phase 2.
Phase 2 (a detailed study of housing types) will move forward with public feedback opportunities in mid-spring and an anticipated report by the end of the 2nd quarter of 2022. Phase 3 (the implementation) is projected to be complete by the end of 2022.
Learn all about Missing Middle Housing in Arlington, explore housing types and characteristics, and get involved at MissingMiddleArlington.net.
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AHS is Hiring!
AHS seeks a new, part-time executive director to join our team as Michelle Winters steps down later this month after five years of distinguished service to the organization. For best consideration, applicants should apply by December 1, 2021.
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State of the Market and Local Policy: Accessory Dwelling Units in the Commonwealth of Virginia
A new report from the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development reveals findings from a study conducted over the past year on key issues related to accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in our state. AHS is pleased to serve on the Stakeholder Advisory Group that oversaw this report.
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Affordable Housing Financing Webinar Recording
Curious about what is involved in financing affordable housing? This recent webinar from the County delves into the “nuts and bolts” of the topic, including:
- Understanding technical financing terms
- Operation and development budgets
- Various types of financing used in affordable housing development
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Zoning and Equity Webinar Recording
This recent zoning and equity webinar from the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy was co-sponsored by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies and the BC Black Law Students Association.
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Advocating for Missing Middle Housing
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In the latest issue of On Common Ground from the National Association of Realtors, AHS voices support for Missing Middle Housing as an important tool for communities when seeking to increase housing supply and create greater housing diversity and opportunity.
AHS advocates for housing types that support transit-centered, walkable communities that are inclusive and equitable for people of all incomes, backgrounds, ages and stages of life.
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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.
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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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Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here
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Learn about and support efforts to allow more missing middle housing through zoning and land use policy reforms. Join here
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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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