Events

Join us for a conversation exploring how housing and health are deeply connected. In this session, we'll hear from HealthWorks about how housing stability functions as a key social determinant of health, shaping both physical and mental well-being. Pathway Homes will share how access to safe and supportive housing improves health outcomes for our most […]

Join us for a virtual tour showcasing innovative approaches to affordable housing in Northern Virginia. Speakers from Loudoun Habitat for Humanity, SCG Development, TrueGround, and Central United Methodist Church will share insights on making these projects a reality. Catch Up on YouTube

Hosted by the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance (NVAHA), the 2025 Leckey Forum brought together policymakers, housing advocates, and leaders to explore the next generation of solutions for housing affordability across the Commonwealth. This year’s discussion focused on national and local innovation, and the partnerships needed to advance affordable housing.

Join Randy Grumbine, Executive Director of the Virginia Manufactured and Modular Housing Association (VAMMHA) to learn how innovations in this industry can help our region with both our homeownership and rental housing targets.

NVAHA and Virginia Housing Alliance will be co-hosting a Lunch & Learn on Monday, November 24 from noon to 1:30 PM, where Northern Virginia state officials will share how housing fits into their priorities for the 2026 General Assembly. We’ll look at where there may be real movement next session, including early signals on proposed […]

Join us on Wednesday, January 28 from 12:00–1:00 PM for a virtual Lunch & Learn on effective advocacy at the Virginia General Assembly. Former Delegate Ken Plum, the longest-serving member of the General Assembly with 44 years of service, will walk through how the session works and where key decisions are made. We’ll focus on […]

Affordable housing developments may look similar to market-rate buildings, but the financial reality behind them is very different. In this Lunch & Learn, we will unpack the economics of affordable housing development, from tax credits, public funding, to the complex capital stacks that make these projects possible. Join us for a practical look at what […]

Virginia’s 2026 General Assembly session brought major movement on housing, with a number of bills advancing and several still taking shape. Join us on Thursday, April 30 from 12 to 1pm for a Lunch & Learn with Isabel McLain (Virginia Housing Alliance) and Joh Gehlbach (CommonwealthHousing Coalition / YIMBY) , who will break down the […]

This session will explore how the Housing Indicator Tool tracks regional progress toward housing production and preservation goals and highlights the policies being used across jurisdictions. We’ll also connect those regional indicators to recent local budget outcomes, with NVAHA staff sharing updates on how jurisdictions are investing in affordable housing across Northern Virginia.

This Lunch & Learn takes a closer look at the NOVA Housing Supply Framework, a regional strategy developed by NVAR, the Northern Virginia Chamber, and NVBIA to expand housing supply, improve affordability, and keep Northern Virginia competitive.

Each year, NVAHA’s Virtual Bus Tour highlights affordable housing developments that are serving residents across Northern Virginia and helping meet the region’s growing housing needs. This year’s virtual tour will feature The Lodge at Autumn Willow by The Michaels Organization, Wholey Legacy Homes by True Ground Housing Partners, and Cardinal Path by Housing Alexandria.