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The Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance Unifies with the Alliance for Housing Solutions
As we step into 2024, we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone: the merger of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) and the Alliance for Housing Solutions (AHS), effective January 1, 2024. The decision to merge stems from a shared...
Who Lives in Affordable Housing?
This post was written by Jill Norcross, Executive Director. Last month, NVAHA’s virtual Lunch and Learn series highlighted the Faces of Affordable Housing, featuring HAND’s Housing Indicator Tool (HIT). HAND, and their research partner, Urban Institute,...
What Does New Affordable Housing Look Like in Your Community?
This post was written by Jill Norcross, Executive Director. It’s summertime, so this month’s NVAHA Lunch & Learn will be a bit sunnier, as we will hold a Virtual Bus Tour of recently opened affordable housing communities in Northern Virginia. By showcasing...
Eviction Trends in Northern Virginia
This post was written by Hanna Metuda, Director of Policy and Programs. Across Northern Virginia and the nation, eviction rates are rising, with some areas even surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This alarming trend is causing deep concern among local government...
Empowering the Next Generation: NVAHA’s Rising Housing Leaders Program
This post was written by Hanna Metuda, Director of Policy and Programs. A few weeks ago, we had the privilege of honoring Michelle Krocker, the Founding Executive Director of NVAHA, and commemorated her contributions to the affordable housing industry. Again,...
Regional Land Use Decisions Portend Changing Times to Create More Equitable Communities
This post was written by Jill Norcross, Executive Director. Last month, several Northern Virginia affordable housing experts had the opportunity to teach segments of the Affordable Housing Fundamentals course offered by the George Mason University’s Center for Real...
Regional Collaboration for Fair Housing
This post was written by Hanna Metuda, Director of Policy and Programs. Northern Virginia has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming a hub of economic activity that attracts businesses and job seekers from across the globe. While this growth has been...
Future Growth of NVAHA
Greetings to the NVAHA Action network. I am in the second week of my new role as Executive Director and excited about this opportunity to lead this organization into the next chapter to promote healthy, sustainable and equitable communities that meet the diverse...
Housing and Climate Change
This post was written by Anna Janetos, Director of Policy and Programs. According to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, “households consume 29% of global energy and consequently contribute to 21% of resultant CO2 emissions.” The built environment is a...
New Executive Director for the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance
The Board of Directors of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA) is pleased to announce the selection of Jill Norcross as our next Executive Director. Ms. Norcross is a strategic leader with an abiding commitment to strengthening communities and...
We envision a future in which Northern Virginia provides housing opportunities for all.
The mission of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance is to promote healthy, sustainable and equitable communities that meet the diverse housing needs of Northern Virginia residents.