Arlington County Makes Affordable Housing Gains in Pentagon City
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The past few months have been an exciting and eventful time for affordable housing in Arlington. Notably, the County Board voted to approve the visionary Pentagon City Sector Plan. In an unprecedented move, the Plan requires at least 10% of net newly constructed rental units in Pentagon City to be affordable at up to 60% of Area Median Income (AMI) and 10% of owner units affordable up to 80% of AMI, all for a period of 30 years.
AHS sent a letter to the County Board expressing our support for the much-needed plan, which also gives thoughtful consideration to public spaces and tree canopy as well as walkability and bikability. We will continue to provide updates as the process moves forward with specific site plans and opportunities for community engagement.
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County Closes on Loan to Preserve Affordable Homes at the Barcroft Apartments
The County Board has provided a $150 million low-interest loan to preserve 1,300+ affordable homes at Arlington's largest market-rate-affordable apartment community. In addition, Amazon is committing $160 million in its own low-rate loan from the from the Amazon Housing Equity Fund to support the preservation. With these critical investments, the purchaser, Jair Lynch, was able to ensure that 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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AHS Seeks New Executive Director
AHS leadership is currently searching for a part-time executive director with deep knowledge of the importance of affordable housing, proven success in a nonprofit or philanthropic leadership role, and the ability to build and sustain successful relationships with partners and funders.
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TONIGHT: Arlington Fair Housing Conference
February 16 • 6 – 8 p.m.
Explore the state of fair housing in Arlington at this free virtual event from NAACP Arlington Branch. The event will include panel discussions on housing segregation, racial and ethnic opportunity gaps, and policies to promote equitable housing.
Register Now
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Black History Month Resources
February is Black History Month, a time to increase our understanding of America's—and Arlington's—racial history in order to build a more equitable, sustainable, and inclusive society.
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FREE MasterClass: Black History, Black Freedom, and Black Love
Throughout February's Black History Month, MasterClass is offering an unprecedented three-part class that explores the American History you weren’t taught in school – for free. Don't miss the opportunity to hear from seven preeminent Black voices as they share their insights on the reckoning with race in America's past, present, and future.
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Housing and Discrimination Resource List
Check out AHS's collection of readings, videos, and other resources on America's history of racism and housing discrimination. Our list includes a section of Arlington-specific resources as well as anti-racism tools.
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Virginia Mortgage Relief
The Virginia Mortgage Relief Program provides financial assistance for those struggling with their mortgage due to the economic impacts of the pandemic.
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Recording: MLK Day of Service Listen and Learn on Affordable Housing in Arlington
In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy, AHS, APAH, and AHC, Inc. held a virtual education session on Arlington's housing challenges, what "affordable" housing means, the history of race and housing in Arlington, and more.
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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. We currently offer the following groups:
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This coalition of housing and service providers and advocates meets monthly to share information, plan strategies, and advocate on a range of housing issues in Arlington. Join here
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Join a group of people committed to increasing the diversity of options and price points of housing in Arlington. Join here
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In this group, homeowners, architects, and realtors ask questions, share best practices, and provide support for those interested in developing accessory dwellings. Join here
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Increasing the supply of affordable housing through education, policy, advocacy, and innovation.
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