Browsing by Author "Knopf, Jonathan"

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    2024 West Piedmont Planning District Commission Housing Study
    Jones, Mel; Choi, Seungbee; Knopf, Jonathan; Mai, Eric (West Piedmont Planning District Commission, 2024-01)
    West Piedmont Planning District Commission (WPPDC) undertook this housing study in partnership with the Virginia Center for Housing Research at Virginia Tech (VCHR) and HousingForward Virginia (HFV). PDCs serve member local governments within their region and build regional approaches to issues like economic development, transportation, and legislative priorities. The West Piedmont Planning District’s member localities are: Franklin, Henry, Patrick, and Pittsylvania Counties; the Cities of Danville and Martinsville; and the Town of Rocky Mount. Each member locality identified housing as a concern in their jurisdiction and with the opportunities offered through Virginia Housing, elected to conduct a regional housing study.
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    Virginia Beach Housing Study Update: Market Analysis and Policy Recommendations
    Jones, Mel; Choi, Seungbee; Goldberg-Foss, Mark; Knopf, Jonathan (City of Virginia Beach, 2024-01)
    Virginia Beach’s housing market has progressed since 2016, showing both positive growth and emerging challenges. Home prices are rising yet remain reasonably accessible. The pace of sales and vacancy rates indicates market balance. However, increasing market tightness presents challenges, notably the scarcity of affordable homes for low-income families. The study outlines these trends and proposes policy solutions to ensure housing opportunities for all.