Housing Arlington: Community Conversation Series

In October-November 2019, Housing Arlington hosted three virtual dialogues about the intersection of housing with other community-wide issues: economics, the environment, and equity.

• Learn more about this must-see series below.
• Download key takeaways from all three conversations

Housing & ECONOMICS

How do the economics of development intersect with housing? What resources and tools are used by the County to address housing affordability? As a community, should we do more? What happens if we do nothing?

• Summary of Key Takeaways from Housing & Economics
• View the conversation from October 21 (video)

Panelists:

• • Host: Richard Tucker, Housing Arlington Coordinator, Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development
  • Jeanette Chapman, Deputy Director, Stephen S. Fuller Institute, George Mason University
  • David Cristeal, Housing Director, Arlington County Government
  • Katie Cristol, Arlington County Board Member
  • Marc McCauley, Director – Real Estate Development, Arlington Economic Development
  • Mike Spotts, President, Neighborhood Fundamentals, LLC

Housing & the ENVIRONMENT

How do environmental issues intersect with housing? How are the impacts of housing considered, such as tree canopy, stormwater, climate change, and traffic? How are other cities and counties approaching these issues?

• Summary of Key Takeaways from Housing & the Environment
• View the conversation from October 28 (video)

Panelists:

• • Host: Richard Tucker, Housing Arlington Coordinator, Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development
  • Elizabeth Gearin, Vice-Chair, Arlington County Planning Commission
  • Erik Gutshall, Arlington County Board Member
  • Jason Papacosma, Planning Supervisor, Department of Environmental Services
  • Vince Verweij, Forestry Supervisor, Department of Parks and Recreation

Housing & EQUITY

What is “equity”? What does it mean for housing? Are Arlington neighborhoods equitable? How does the County approach social issues in housing policy?

• Summary of Key Takeaways from Housing & Equity
• View the conversation from November 12 (video)

Panelists:

• • Host: Richard Tucker, Housing Arlington Coordinator, Department of Community Planning, Housing & Development
  • Christian Dorsey, Chair, Arlington County Board
  • Nicole Harmon, Housing Assistance Bureau Chief, Arlington County Department of Human Services
  • Jose Quinonez, Director of Community Impact, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
  • Marty Swaim, Co-Founder, Challenging Racism
  • Dr. Reuben Varghese, Public Health Director, Arlington County Department of Human Services