Research Topic: Demographics

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Richmond Regional Housing Framework Data Update (PHARVA, 2023)

This report is a data update for the Richmond Regional Housing Framework, which was released by the Partnership for Housing Affordability (PHA) in January 2020. It will support PHA’s ongoing efforts to educate both decision-makers and the public at large about the region’s housing needs and opportunities. Data in the report will also help PHA continue to monitor, change, and implement the policy solutions outlined in the Framework.

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Housing America’s Older Adults 2023 (JCHS)

This report examines the realities of older adults' housing in the U.S. It begins with demographics and data about seniors' living situations, and then dives into challenges around affordability, accessibility, and housing quality. It closes out by focusing on the special challenge that is the "dual burden" of housing and elder care on low-income households.

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America’s Rental Housing 2024 (JCHS)

A report from the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Research on the state of rental housing in the U.S., including data about households, housing stock, markets, affordability, and the many challenges facing rental housing in 2024.

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After a decade of slow growth, many of Virginia’s exurbs are booming again (UVA Weldon-Cooper, 2023)

Before the Great Recession in the late 2000s, Louisa County was among the fastest growing counties in the nation. Lake Anna’s 200 miles of shoreline helped attract thousands of retirees to the county, while Louisa’s low cost of living and proximity to Charlottesville, Northern Virginia, and Richmond attracted many younger residents willing to make a long commute to the metro areas. After a decade of slow growth in population following the 2000s housing crash, the 2022 Virginia Population Estimates that our center released show Louisa and many other counties located on the borders of Virginia’s metro areas are booming again.

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In the era of remote work, housing costs may slow Virginia population growth further (UVA Weldon-Cooper, 2022)

On July 13, 2022, the Demographics Research Group of the UVA Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service presented an analysis of the interrelationship between Virginia’s housing market and population trends to the General Assembly’s Housing Commission. After receiving a number of inquiries regarding the presentation, they shared a summary of the presentation with expanded commentary on some noteworthy trends.

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City of Harrisonburg Comprehensive Housing Study & Market Analysis (2021)

The more than 200-page report, the first ever conducted by the City, views housing needs through the lens of social determinants of health, introduced by the World Health Organization, to quantify existing housing supply, assess demand for different housing types, identify barriers to meeting demands, and list potential policy tools to address housing gaps. The study produced 21 recommendations structured to establish a foundation to address affordable housing now and in the future.

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Bath County Housing Needs Assessment & Market Analysis (2020)

The purpose of the study is to understand and quantify the county's housing affordability and availability challenge, envision how the county’s quality of life could change in light of a shrinking year-round population and limited workforce housing options, and offer tools and strategies for addressing the issue.

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Farmville/Prince Edward County Housing Study (HDAdvisors, 2019)

While the amount of new housing estimated to be produced in the Study Area given current trends is sufficient to meet future needs, the price point and housing size are not targeted to the population’s needs. This report was prepared by HDAdvisors, who also staffs HousingForward Virginia.

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City of Falls Church Master Plan: Housing (2019)

The Comprehensive Plan serves as the official policy guide for shaping the future of the City. It establishes strategies for housing efforts and projects to achieve the City’s vision. This chapter recognizes that implementation must remain flexible to changing conditions and that priorities will change.

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