Prioritizing Affordable Housing in Hampton Roads. Image by Ethan Widlansky for the Pulitzer Center. United States, 2023.Hampton Roads in Virginia has long struggled with affordable-housing issues. Compounded by the pandemic, the price and availability of housing seemingly dominates our community’s conversations, from City Council to the kitchen table. But why is quality housing so expensive and why can’t we, as residents, access it? Join the Pulitzer Center, WHRO, and a panel of community leaders for a conversation about the lack of access to affordable housing in Hampton Roads, followed by a Q&A with the audience. The discussion will explore the historical legacies contributing to ballooning home prices, highlight the impacts of being unhoused, and question a political atmosphere that doesn’t always protect or prioritize affordable housing. Meet the panelists: Ava Gabrielle-Wise, founder, CEO, and president of the United States Sustainable Development Corp. Janita Rucker,
Given record high rents and low vacancy rates, housing providers are offering to match people up as roommates to get them off the streets. But it can be a tough sell for both renters and landlords.
Given record high rents and low vacancy rates, housing providers are offering to match people up as roommates to get them off the streets. But it can be a tough sell for both renters and landlords.