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Bonus: Understanding Affordable Housing Policies and Resources

May 05, 2023 KATHRYN TINNESZ | CONSTRUCTION | ARCHITECTURE | ENGINEERING | CAREER DEVELOPMENT Season 4 Episode 13
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Bonus: Understanding Affordable Housing Policies and Resources
Show Notes

Welcome to the latest bonus episode of the Hallway Moments Mini-Series on the Space to Build podcast. In this episode, Andrew McCoy and I are joined by Chris Thompson, the Director of Strategic Housing at Virginia Housing and we talk about all things housing and community development. 

Chris is a dedicated professional in the field of housing and community development, working tirelessly across Virginia to increase housing production, support innovation, and partner with community leaders and organizations to create quality, affordable housing options for everyone.

Throughout this episode, we discuss various topics related to housing policies, affordability, and community needs, as well as Chris's current work in affordable housing and his goals for the future. We also explore the available resources for potential homeowners, renters, and developers.

If you're interested in connecting with Virginia Housing, be sure to check out their website at www.virginiahousing.com. You can also find them on social media platforms like Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram under the handle @virginia housing.

To get in touch with Chris directly, you can email him at chris.thompson@virginiahousing.com or call him at 804-551-5950. 

Don't miss out on this informative conversation! 

Today's episode is sponsored by the Virginia Center of Housing Research, https://www.vchr.vt.edu/.

If you would like to learn more about your potential involvement with the Decathalon mentioned at the end of this episode, please email:  Dr. McCoy at apmccoy@vt.edu for more information.


This episode was edited by KT Podcasting.

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