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VHC News Clips, volume 2011-19 (May 12, 2011)
VHCIS Summer Symposium Scheduled…“Housing Builds”
Save the Date! The Virginia Housing Coalition Information Service has scheduled The Second Annual Summer Symposium on June 23rd at the Omni Richmond Hotel, in conjunction with the VHC Awards Dinner that evening.
A variety of topics will be available for participants:
* Federal and State Funding Sources and Issues
* Making the Case for Affordable Housing
* Mixed Use and Mixed Income Developments
* Housing Trust Funds
* Grassroots OrganizingThe Planning Committee is lining up a power-packed group of speakers to help participants build their skills, knowledge, network and connections, so plan to join us and our sponsors, including BB&T, Virginia Community Capital and VHDA, at the Omni on June 23rd!
Become a sponsor! Click here for information on sponsorship opportunities.
Planning commission concludes critical slopes ordinance review
Charlottesville Tomorrow, May 12, 2011
(RECAP: The Charlottesville Planning Commission has recommended that City Council approve an amendment of the city's critical slopes ordinance, despite concerns from some commissioners it would discourage infill development. The commission voted 4-2 to forward the amended ordinance on to council, ending a months-long review.)Samuelson: The upside of the housing bust
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 10, 2011
(RECAP: If you're a 20-something or even younger, your economic future is, at best, clouded. Is there any hope for economic gains? Well, yes — and from a surprising source. Housing. Say what?)Apartments offer hope for those with mental illnesses
Newsleader.com, May. 7, 2011
(RECAP: For the first time in her adult life, Keena Smith feels she has everything in place to help her manage her mental illness.)Virginia Tech student raises money for affordable housing on her bike
WSLS 10, May 6, 2011
(RECAP: A Virginia Tech student is on a mission to raise money for affordable housing on her bike. Kati Span will ride from Rhode Island to California . If you're interested in helping her cause, visit: http://www.bikeandbuild.org/rider/4728)Out of Reach 2011: Housing Wage Continues to Rise: The National Low Income Housing Coalition released its annual Out of Reach report on May 2.
NLIHC Memo to Members , May 6, 2011
(RECAP: Out of Reach 2011 shows that the gap between what is typically earned by renter households and the income needed to afford a decent apartment continues to grow. This year, the national Housing Wage rose two cents to $18.46, while the average wage among renters fell dramatically to $13.52 from $14.44 in 2010. The Housing Wage is the hourly wage one must earn in order to be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment at the Fair Market Rent (FMR).)Hill-Christian appointed interim CEO for Richmond Habitat
The Richmond Times-Dispatch, May 6, 2011
(RECAP: Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity has tapped Sheila Hill-Christian, a former chief administrative officer for the city of Richmond , as its interim CEO.)County to continue study of possible special tax district for Kincora
Loudoun Times, May 5, 2011
(RECAP: Loudoun County leaders will continue to study the potential for a special tax district to help pay for the construction of road projects surrounding a major mixed-use development in Ashburn.)Envisioning Mount Vernon 's Future: Hyland's task force committees complete their recommendations.
Mount Vernon Gazette, May 4, 2011
(RECAP: The Visioning Task Force, appointed by Supervisor Gerald Hyland last year, divided into eight subject-area committees and recently released recommendations to improve the area's quality of life.)News Clips Archives
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