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2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium

2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium

Hosted by:
The Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority
and the George Mason University School of Business

 

THANK YOU!

We express our appreciation to all who joined us for the 2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium on March 10, 2021. We have posted links to the presentations that were shared as well as the video recordings for each session in the tabs below. 

 

HOME.

It is the fundamental component of our community and a foundation from which individuals and families pursue their physical, social, intellectual and economic development. Having a decent, safe, and stable home is essential for county residents of all ages and abilities to achieve their full potential and for Fairfax County to ensure a bright future with thriving communities. 

AFFORDABLE HOUSING.

A hot topic throughout the Washington Metropolitan Region as rapidly rising rents and mortgages are pricing low- and moderate-income households out of the market--leaving them to make hard choices between rent and other necessities or forcing them to move out of the communities where they work. This is an issue that affects EVERYONE - regardless of whether or not your personal housing circumstances are threatened. How can we be a thriving community if the diverse range of workers it takes to build, maintain and grow the quality of life we have come to expect in Fairfax County cannot afford to live here? 

IT'S TIME TO ELEVATE THE CONVERSATION.

Fairfax County has committed to a "No Net Loss" of existing affordable homes and to producing a minimum of 5,000 new affordable homes by 2034. This is a major undertaking that requires a community approach and will rely on a variety of expertise, design innovation, public policy and community support. To that end, we are introducing ...

THE FAIRFAX COUNTY HOUSING SYMPOSIUM! 

Through this annual event, we will bring together industry professionals, policy experts, housing advocates and neighbors to highlight our successes, learn what neighboring jurisdictions are doing, and develop new creative solutions for meeting the increasing need for housing that is affordable to residents at all levels of the income spectrum. Join us for the 2021 Housing Symposium as we will take an in-depth look at housing as "A Foundation for Strong Economies, Healthy Communities, and Thriving Schools."

2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium Agenda

Video of this session is available on YouTube - CLICK HERE

Several of our local and federal elected officials highlight the tremendous need for affordable housing in Fairfax County and across the Washington Metropolitan area. This session also includes a panel discussion with leaders in our local health, education and economic development communities to introduce the critical importance of housing as a foundation for a strong economy, healthy community and thriving educational system.
 

Welcome:

MODERATORS:

moderators

Pictured from left to right: 
Dr. Maury Peiperl, Dean, George Mason University School of Business
Melissa McKenna, Chair, Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

 

SPEAKERS:

headshots

Pictured from left to right: 

Chairman Jeffrey McKay, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Supervisor James Walkinshaw, Braddock District, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
Congressman Gerry Connolly, U.S. House of Representatives
 

Affordable Housing: The Cornerstone to Strong Economies, Healthy Communities, and Thriving Schools

MODERATOR:

Melissa McKenna

Melissa McKenna, Chair
Fairfax County Redevelopment and Housing Authority

 

SPEAKERS:

headshots

Pictured from left to right: 

Patricia Mathews, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Health Foundation
Victor Hoskins, President and CEO, Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
Dr. Scott Brabrand, Superintendent, Fairfax County Public Schools
Dr. Gregory Washington, President, George Mason University

 

Related References

Video of this session is available on YouTube - CLICK HERE

A panel of public- and private-sector leaders in the healthcare industry focus on the social determinants of health and how housing plays a key role in community wellness. Discussions also feature how affordable housing is important for the health of older adults and individuals with disabilities, and how anchor institutions can play a critical role in community health by supporting the development of affordable housing.

MODERATOR: 

Dr. Ali Weinstein

Dr. Ali Weinstein, Associate Professor of Global and Community Health, GMU (Presentation)

 

SPEAKERS:
 

speakers


Pictured from left to right: 

Dr. George Leventhal, Director for Community Health, Kaiser Permanente (Presentation)
Jillian Copeland, Founder, Main Street Connect (Presentation)
Denise Chadwick Wright, Chief Executive Officer, Birmingham Green (Presentation)

 

Related References

 

Health

Video of this session is available on YouTube - CLICK HERE

Speakers highlight best practices and research on effective ways that affordable housing can support K-12 learning. Discussions also focus on how higher education institutions can support students and strengthen local communities by supporting the development and preservation of affordable housing.

 

 

 

MODERATOR:

Anne Kress

Dr. Anne Kress, President, Northern Virginia Community College

 

SPEAKERS:

speakers

Pictured from left to right: 

Abra Lyons-Warren, Director of Cross-Sector Initiatives, Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (Presentation)
Kerrie Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstones (Presentation)
Eric Maribojoc, Executive Director, Center for Real Estate Entrepreneurship, George Mason University School of Business (Presentation)

 

Related References

 

schools

Video of this session is available on YouTube - CLICK HERE

County Executive Bryan Hill and Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce President Julie Coons discuss housing as a key ingredient for growing a robust and strong economy. This session also focuses on examples of how private sector businesses - large and small - can take an active role in supporting the development of affordable housing to ensure that workers can live and work in the community of their choice.

 

MODERATOR:

Rachel Flynn

Rachel Flynn, Deputy County Executive, Fairfax County

 

SPEAKERS:

speakers

Pictured from left to right: 

Julie Coons, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Chamber of Commerce
Bryan Hill, County Executive, Fairfax County

 

Related References

 

Closing Remarks

Deputy County Executive Chris Leonard and Dranesville District Supervisor, and Chairman of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Housing Committee, John Foust will conclude the day's activities with a recap of key points and next steps in advancing affordable housing as a critical means of supporting a strong, growing and diverse community.

Chris Leonard  and Supervisor Foust

Pictured from left to right: 

Chris Leonard, Deputy County Executive, Fairfax County
Supervisor John Foust, Dranesville District, Fairfax County Board of Supervisors

Economies

 

Questions?

If you have questions about the 2021 Fairfax County Housing Symposium, please email us at RHA@fairfaxcounty.gov

 

Thank you to our program sponsors:

 FCRHA     George Mason Universith School of Business

Northern Virginia Association of Realtors         Virginia Housing

Fairfax Virtual Assistant