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The Roanoke Lynchburg Regional Apartment Council, a division of the Virginia Apartment Management Association, hosted our awards program last week on November 30th. RLRAC's Star Awards recognizes excellence in the field of property management. Each year, groups of out-of-town judges tour area communities and interview team members, and have recognized the following apartment communities and staff as leaders in the field of property management.

 

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/vam-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=535489&issueID=58028 to view the full article online.

 
The link leads to a press release from Senator Kaine's office.  This bill has been introduced and Senator Kaine is trying to get it passed prior to the end of the year.  If you want to maintain your right to decide whether or not to participate in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher program please contact Senator Kaine and let him know.   

Visit https://www.kaine.senate.gov/press-releases/kaine-hatch-introduce-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-veterans-and-low-income-families-from-housing-discrimination to view the full article online.

 
Charlottesville plans to ask the General Assembly for permission to require inclusionary zoning measures.  

Visit https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/articles/city-council-asks-state-to-expand-local-tools-for-affordable-housing/ to view the full article online.

 
Faith groups often have more land than money but some are partnering with local government to build low income housing on their land.

Visit https://www.cbsnews.com/news/land-rich-cash-poor-faith-groups-are-creating-affordable-housing/ to view the full article online.

 
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RRHA has announced a plan to sell its public housing stock to private entities with promises of perpetual vouchers.

Visit http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2018/nov/21/rrha-begins-major-move-turn-over-public-housing-pr/ to view the full article online.

 
A low income housing development will have to wait at least a year to begin construction as the developer reapplies for LIHTC financing.  

Visit https://pilotonline.com/business/jobs/article_8086f518-585c-519e-8ffb-d278c1ccab95.html to view the full article online.

 
Charlottesville's Public Housing Authority plans to spend $65.5 million in phase one construction.

Visit https://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/city/redevelopment-plans-for-city-public-housing-outlined/article_10cca9c4-f1ec-11e8-a0b4-db0a9dce878f.html to view the full article online.

 
A developer has requested that a portion of Chamberlayne Avenue be rezoned for multifamily development.  No details regarding plans after the zoning change have been disclosed. 

Visit https://richmondbizsense.com/2018/12/04/chamberlayne-ave-block-eyed-residential-development/?utm_source=BizSense+Backup&utm_campaign=d5a14958b2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_12_04_01_23_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_916386f49f-d5a14958b2-148081777 to view the full article online.

 
A Roanoke developer would like to transform a vacant building into 20 studio apartments that are only 283 square feet.  While the space is small, the rent matches; planned at $430 per month.

Visit https://www.virginiafirst.com/news/local-news/developer-wants-to-turn-roanoke-vacant-building-into-micro-apartments-/1639296390 to view the full article online.

 
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The Virginia Apartment Management Association
An Affiliate of the National Apartment Association
2812 Emerywood Parkway, Suite 231, Richmond, VA 23294

Phone: (804) 756-VAMA
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