Technical Reports, Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR)

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Poor Families and Poor Housing: The Search for Decent Housing in Virginia's Private, Unassisted Market
Koebel, C. Theodore; Rives, Mary Ellen (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1993-06)
This report explores the differences in housing conditions between those U.S. families who receive various forms of public assistance and those who do not. The findings of this report show that low-income Virginians who do not receive rental assistance are forced to live in seriously inadequate housing, for which they have to devote virtually all of their income. For some even combining assistance from several sources is often inadequate compared with the cost of housing.
Retirement Relocation Among College Graduates: A Survey of Virginia Tech Alumni
(Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1995-01)
Research on the residential mobility of persons who have fully or partially retired identifies two major purposes of such relocation. Care-related relocation occurs in response to the inevitable increase in physical dependence that accompanies older age, particularly after age 75. Amenity relocation occurs primarily among persons aged 60 to 70 for the purpose of enhancing quality of life during retirement. This report explores the post retirement residential preferences of Virginia Tech graduates from years 1946-1961.
Tenant Organization in Public Housing Projects: A Report on Senate Resolution No. 347
Koebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1995-10)
This report summarizes the history of tenant management in public housing, identifies benefits and weaknesses of tenant organizations and the regulations governing such organizations, describes activities of tenant organizations in Virginia, and discusses homeownership opportunities for public housing residents.
Urban Redevelopment, Displacement and the Future of the American City
Koebel, C. Theodore (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1996-04)
Prepared for the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond; examines the record of urban development during the last half of the 20th century and identifies community development corporations and public-private partnerships as the potential solution to problems associated with redevelopment and displacement.
Housing Conditions of Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers
Koebel, C. Theodore; Daniels, Michael P. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1997-05)
This report determines the level of need for and interest in a housing loan program for migrant farmworker housing in Virginia and documents the housing conditions of migrant farmworkers in Virginia.
Improving Management of Assisted Housing Through Tenant Feedback
Koebel, C. Theodore; Etuk, Efiong (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1998-07)
This report was prepared for the 1998 Meeting of the International Sociological Association Research Committee 43, Housing and the Built Environment, which focuses on the development of tenant satisfaction feedback measures. Assisted housing provided through site-based subsidies or government ownership creates a monopoly provider. The problems associated with monopoly provision of assisted housing and the elimination of consumer choice has been evident for decades. Property management at some public housing sites deteriorate to such a degree that turning management over to the tenants appeared to be the only solution.
Resident Satisfaction Survey- Roanoke Housing Authority, 1998
Koebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S.; Etuk, Efiong; Bradshaw, Merritt (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1999-06)
This report demonstrated the feasibility of a mailed survey of public housing tenants, with techniques that generated nearly a 40% response rate. This highly efficient and affordable procedure provides performance improving tenant feedback to property managers.
Partners in Housing: Virginia's Nonprofit Housing Sector
Koebel, C. Theodore; Hardin, Brooke, D. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1999-08)
Nonprofit housing organizations primarily exist to address the housing needs of low-income Virginians. This survey, conducted in 1998 through the leadership of VHDA, revealed a nonprofit housing sector that is maturing into an important component of housing markets throughout the state.
Virginia Housing Facts - Units Lacking Indoor Plumbing
Koebel, C. Theodore (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 1999-09)
Today, indoor plumbing is not only a commonplace, it is a necessity for community health. This report gives Virginia 1998 estimates for the number of occupied units that lack indoor plumbing and shows trends over time.
The 2001 Virginia Rural Homeless Survey
Koebel, C. Theodore; Murphy, Michelle; Brown, Adam (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2001-09)
The Virginia Center for Housing Research was commissioned by the Virginia Housing Study Commission, the Virginia Interagency Action Council for the Homeless, and the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development to conduct this research in response to House Joint Resolution 257 requesting a study of the number and needs of homeless people living in rural areas of the Commonwealth.
Socioeconomic and Housing Trends in Central Appalachia
Koebel, C. Theodore; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2002-04)
This report examines the socioeconomic changes in the Central Applachian region (Appalachian counties in Kentucky, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) over the last ten years and the impact of these changes on housing markets.
A Review of the Worst Case Housing Needs Measure
Koebel, C. Theodore; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2003-07)
This report is commissioned by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development and examines the concept of "housing need" and the worst-case housing needs measure and makes recommendations for improving the measure and possibly expanding its coverage.
Housing Market Conditions and Housing Needs in Chesterfield County, VA 2000 and 2010
Koebel, C. Theodore; Byrd, Kevin R.; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2003-09)
This report is the final report provided to Chesterfield County, Virginia following a housing market and needs analysis performed by the Center for Housing Research. This report describes trends from 1990-2000, projects growth from 2000-2010, and identifies important characteristics of housing in Chesterfield.
The Diffusion of Innovation in the Residential Building Industry
Koebel, C. Theodore; Papadakis, Maria; Hudson, Ed; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2003-10)
This assessment reports on a survey mailed to a national sample of residential homebuilders to assess how they receive and process housing technology information. The successful diffusion of innovations in the residential building industry has substantial social, economic, and environmental benefits to Americans. When the industry incorporates new technologies, techniques, and materials into construction practices, it is possible to improve energy efficiency, conserve natural and energy resource, increase the longevity of housing stock, and create more affordable housing. By knowing how and why innovations diffuse within the industry, it is possible to accelerate the technology adoption process though more effectively designed programs, demonstration projects, and policy incentives.
Evaluation of the HUD Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity (ECHO) Program
Koebel, C. Theodore; Beamish, Julia O.; Danielsen-Lang, Karen A.; Steeves, Jeannette (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2003-10)
This evaluation reports on the HUD demonstration program that provides a housing option for keeping elderly close to family or friends.. The evaluation included a review of background including zoning and land-use issues, interviews with key groups, physical inspections of the ECHO units, a financial viability assessment, and findings and recommendations.
Affordable Housing Demand in Henrico County, Chesterfield County and City of Richmond
Koebel, C. Theodore; Byrd, Kevin R. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2004-01)
This report assesses the demand for affordable housing in Henrico County, Chesterfield County, and the City of Richmond. The report This report shows the housing demand has continued to grow steadily in Henrico and Chesterfield Counties in both the owner and renter housing markets. However, in contrast, ownership demand decreased in the City of Richmond. The report projects this decline to accelerate during the next ten years.
Homeownership Affordability in Virginia
Koebel, C. Theodore; Paulson, Joanna M. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2004-06)
This 2004 report estimates the affordability of homeownership across Virginia based on the average sales price of homes sold through the local Board of Realtors and the median family income estimated by the Virginia Center for House Research.
Housing Market Conditions and Housing Needs in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia 2000 and 2010
Koebel, C. Theodore; Paulson, Joanna M.; Singh, Pavit P.; Cavell, Marilyn S.; Byrd, Kevin R. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2005-01)
This report is a comprehensive assessment of housing conditions and trends focusing on affordable housing.
Homebuyer Market Analysis for the Virginia Beach Metropolitan Area
Koebel, C. Theodore; Singh, Pavit P. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2005-01)
This analysis projects first-time owner demand from 2000-2010 in targeted income ranges and analyzes the supply of affordable housing for first-time buyers in the Virginia Beach metropolitan area.
Augusta County, Virginia Housing Assessment
Paulson, Joanna M.; Koebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2005-04)
This assessment describes 1990-2000 demographic and housing trends, projects growth from 2000-2020, and identifies important characteristics of the housing market in Augusta County.

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