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- The 2001 Virginia Rural Homeless SurveyKoebel, 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.
- Affordable Housing Demand in Henrico County, Chesterfield County and City of RichmondKoebel, 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.
- Analyzing Neighborhood Retail and Service Change in Six CitiesKoebel, C. Theodore (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2014-06-09)Based on data from six U.S. cities, this report examines the relationships between changes in neighborhood retail and service establishments and independent variables measuring: demand from within the neighborhood; presence of negative externalities (e.g. public and other assisted housing, poverty, high school drop-outs, and population loss); and, discrimination due to race, household composition, or age of housing.
- Assessing Housing and Redevelopment Strategies, Portsmouth, VirginiaDawkins, Casey J.; Koebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S.; Renneckar, Patricia L.; Schilling, Joseph M. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2007-07)The main report consists of two components 1) Housing and Redevelopment Opportunities and 2) Housing Redevelopment Strategies. The third component is a special analysis completed by Dr. Ted Koebel's graduate level planning studio class at Virginia Tech. This stand alone student report provides valuable information that will benefit the City's future planning efforts, particularly in the area of vacant land reclamation. This report shows that overall, Portsmouth offers strong, stable neighborhoods and a variety of housing options. However, the challenge for Portsmouth is how to attract and retain more middle to high income residents while continuing to serve the needs of all its citizens.
- Augusta County, Virginia Housing AssessmentPaulson, 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.
- Characteristics of Innovative Production Home BuildersKoebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2006-06)The purpose of this study was to advance the understanding of building technology innovation among production builders in particular and conceptually for the homebuilding industry at large.
- Defining, Measuring, and Analyzing Community ReinvestmentKoebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2014-06-09)This report was prepared for the National Center for the Revitalization of Central Cities. The report is based on a statistical study of changes in residential investment in six cities between 1982 and 1992. This period witnessed increased public attention to residential investment, both in reaction to disinvestment and in promotion of reinvestment.
- The Diffusion of Innovation in the Residential Building IndustryKoebel, 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) ProgramKoebel, 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.
- Homebuyer Market Analysis for the Virginia Beach Metropolitan AreaKoebel, 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.
- Homeownership Affordability in VirginiaKoebel, 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 Conditions of Migrant and Seasonal FarmworkersKoebel, 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.
- Housing Demand Analysis, Northampton County, VirginiaKoebel, C. Theodore; Dawkins, Casey J.; Cavell, Marilyn S.; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virignia Center for Housing Research, 2007-06)This report assesses the demand for affordable housing in Northampton County, Virginia. The assessment includes an analysis of the gap between the supply of affordable housing and the demand (or need) for such housing as of April 1, 2000; an assessment of post-2000 growth trends; projections of housing demand for 2010 and 2020; and a discussion of strategies to promote the development of affordable housing. Housing in Northampton is generally affordable; however, the demand for second homes and retirement homes has resulted in exceptionally high housing prices for desirable waterfront locations. The more affordable prices are available for in-land locations.
- Housing Market Conditions and Housing Needs in Chesterfield County, VA 2000 and 2010Koebel, 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.
- Housing Market Conditions and Housing Needs in the City of Chesapeake, Virginia 2000 and 2010Koebel, 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.
- Housing Needs and Market Analysis, Thomas Jefferson PDCCavell, Marilyn S.; Koebel, C. Theodore; Dawkins, Casey J.; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2006-10)The need for affordable housing in the Thomas Jefferson PDC is a consistent theme throughout this report. The strong sales market in this area is driven by higher income households and previous homeowners taking advantage of low mortgage rates to "trade up" in the market. However, for many others in the area, homeownership is out of reach. Also in this area, renting is not a more affordable alternative to ownership. Workers in occupations vital to the community have difficulty finding affordable housing in the PDC.
- Housing Needs Assessment, James City County and Williamsburg, VirginiaDawkins, Casey J.; Koebel, C. Theodore; Cavell, Marilyn S.; Renneckar, Patricia L. (Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2007-12)This report provides information to help policy makers make informed decisions related to housing issues as they face the challenges of rising housing costs and search for ways of providing affordable housing options for all of their citizens. The housing markets of James City County and Williamsburg are affected considerably by two factors: (1) the College of William and Mary has a substantial impact on rental demand; (2) the area's historical resources create a need for preservation in the face of growth.
- Housing Needs Study of the Northern Neck of Virginia(Virginia Center for Housing Research, 2009-03)The Northern Neck of Virginia is comprised of four rural coastal counties between the Potomac and Rappahannock Rivers, Highway 302 and the Chesapeake Bay. The four counties are in the process of transitioning from an extraction-based and agricultural economy to a more service-oriented economy. As this has led to speculation, rising land values, and increasing housing costs, the nature of these shifts and their repercussions have important housing and policy implications, specifically that housing costs continue to rise faster than local wages, leaving the local workforce challenged to secure housing in the open market it can afford.
- Housing the Richmond Region: Needs, Impediments, and StrategiesVirginia Center for Housing Research; Center for Urban and Regional Analysis (The Partnership for Housing Affordability, 2015)On behalf of the Capital Region Collaborative, the Partnership for Housing Affordability commissioned this report to determine how we can work together to ensure adequate housing quality for Richmond residents of all incomes and circumstances.
- Improving Management of Assisted Housing Through Tenant FeedbackKoebel, 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.