Arlington County and Amazon to Finance the Purchase of the Barcroft Apartments
This week, the County Board committed to a loan of $150 million to preserve 1,300+ affordable homes at Arlington's largest market-rate-affordable apartment community. In addition, Amazon is committing $160 million in a low-rate loan from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund to support the preservation. With these critical investments, the Barcroft Apartments will remain affordable to residents earning up to 60% of the area median income ($77,400 for a family of four) for 99 years without displacing current residents.
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This year has been filled with action, insights, and meaningful reflection for the Alliance for Housing Solutions. As an eventful 2021 draws to a close, we look back on the progress, successes, and noteworthy achievements for AHS and affordable housing in Arlington.
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AHS Announces Martha Bozman as Interim Executive Director
AHS is pleased to welcome former board secretary Martha Bozman as our interim executive director. Martha stepped into the role this month following Michelle Winters' departure after five years of outstanding service to the organization. AHS is conducting an active search for a new part-time executive director to lead the organization and board of directors during an exciting time.
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The Case for Higher Density Development
Thursday, Dec. 16 • 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Join the Sierra Club's Virginia Chapter to hear perspectives from AHS and other local organizations on why we need dense and inclusive development within existing communities and neighborhoods to protect our environment. This is a free online event.
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MLK Day of Service: Listen and Learn on Affordable Housing in Arlington with AHS, AHC, Inc., and APAH
Monday, Jan. 17 • 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Make Martin Luther King Day a day on, not a day off! Learn about Arlington's housing challenges, what "affordable" housing means, the history of race and housing in Arlington, and more by joining this virtual session.
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Racism Can't Live Here: Four-Part Webcast Series from HAND Housing
Various dates starting January 13, 2022
To build equity in access to housing, we need disruptors—individuals who will find innovative and consistent solutions that can help tear down, abolish, and redevelop strategies and programs. This series will provide the tools to begin your own action plan to disrupt racism and inequities within the housing sector.
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Webinar Recordings: Understanding Racism in Our Communities
Temple Rodef Shalom released a webinar series this fall to help us learn about the past, present, and future of racism in our own neighborhoods. Hear from local storytellers, experts, and advocates about the role of racism in shaping housing, education, and economic opportunities throughout Northern Virginia with a focus primarily on Arlington and Fairfax Counties.
Watch Webinar 1
Watch Webinar 2
Watch Webinar 3
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Thank you for believing in and working toward an Arlington where people from all walks of life are welcome and can afford to live. As AHS continues to build on our success and momentum in 2022, please support our efforts with a year-end gift today.
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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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