WHRO Public Media is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened.
WHRO Public Media is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened.
WHRO Public Media is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened.
WHRO Public Media is dedicated to enhancing the lives of the citizens in the communities it serves by responding to their need to be engaged, educated, entertained and enlightened.
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,