The state of the Capital Region’s housing
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Welcome and Presentation
Across the Capital Region, housing affordability is a growing concern. Between 2010 and 2017, the region added almost twice as many people as housing units. This dwindling housing supply relative to population is a substantial concern for the economic vitality of the region. Where will the Capital Region’s growing population live? How can policy yield housing that is affordable to people of all incomes?
On May 20, the Brookings Metropolitan Policy Program and George Washington University’s Center for Washington Area Studies (CWAS) co-hosted an event to discuss housing growth and affordability in the Capital Region. The event started with the presentation of a new report by CWAS Director Leah Brooks. An expert panel discussed what local governments, developers, and affordable housing advocates can do to make sure the region meets the housing needs of all its residents.
Following the panel discussion, speakers answered questions from the audience.
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Agenda
Presentation
Leah Brooks
Director, Center for Washington Area Studies - The George Washington University
Introduction
Panel discussion
A.J. Jackson
Executive Vice President, Social Impact Investing - JBG Smith
Sarah Coyle Etro
Assistant Director - Loudoun County Department of Family Services
Closing remarks
Jaclene Begley
Nonresident Senior Fellow - Center for Washington Area Studies, George Washington University
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