In this presentation to the Virginia Housing Commission Robert Puentes illustrates the importance of developing a statewide housing policy for Virginia. In the speech, Puentes provides general trends about housing challenges in Virginia and presents some essential elements of what a state housing policy should consider.
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Commentary
Housing: the Critical Issue for Virginia’s Future
December 5, 2005