What:
A screening of Fault Lines, a documentary exploring housing and policy, followed by a panel of regional leaders and a community social hour. The panel will examine Northern Virginia’s housing challenges and explore strategies to build more inclusive and livable communities in our region.
Why it matters:
Housing affordability remains a pressing issue across the region. This event brings together elected officials, advocates, and community leaders for an important discussion focused on finding solutions.
Program: Sunday, September 7
3:00 Doors Open
3:20 Opening Remarks
3:30 Film Screening
4:50 Panel Start
5:55 Happy Hour at Kirby Club
7:00 Event End
Where: Angelika Film Center at Mosaic District near Dunn Loring-Merrifield Metro
2911 District Ave, Fairfax, VA 22031
Panelists:
Click below to view bios:
Delegate Marcus Simon (VA District 13)
Fairfax County Chairman Jeff McKay
Fairfax County Supervisor Dalia Palchik
City of Falls Church Mayor Letty Hardi
McLean Quinn – EYA President and CEO
Carmen Romero – True Ground Housing Partners CEO
Keith Waters – GMU Fuller Institute
Stewart Schwartz – Coalition for Smarter Growth Executive Director
Important note: SOLD OUT. Members of the press are encouraged to contact Elena Sorokina at elena@smartergrowth.net to reserve press seating.
Opportunities to stay engaged and connected:
As we prepare for the upcoming General Assembly in Richmond, we are looking forward to supporting win-win state legislation that promotes housing development and connects communities.
NVRC Housing Symposium – Oct. 6 (Additional information)
The Northern Virginia Regional Commission recently published a migration report highlighting the need for middle-income and first-time homebuyer housing. This symposium provides an opportunity for regional leaders, planners, and advocates to work together to find housing solutions that promote an economically resilient community.
RELI Webinar: Housing: Is NOVA on the Road to Meeting our Region’s Housing Needs? – Oct. 10 (Register today)
RELI serves to connect and inform Northern Virginia’s regional leaders from both the public and private sectors. This webinar will explore the NoVA’s progress (and lack thereof) towards meeting the region’s housing needs.
Homes for All VOICE Assembly – Oct. 19 (Register today)
New polling shows that housing is the #1 concern of Virginia voters. Join fellow advocates on Oct 19 in Herndon from 3:30pm-5pm for an assembly with elected leaders to demonstrate widespread support for housing reforms.
CSG supports the multi-family developments in consideration across the NoVA region, including the Franconia Government Center Site and the 3033 Chain Bridge Road Site.
Sponsors and partners:
The event has the generous support of our diverse partners and sponsors, including elected officials, non-profits organizations, and business:
Senator Saddam Salim, Fairfax Mayor Catherine Read, Delegate Holly Seibold
Greater Greater Washington, True Ground Housing Partners, Falls Church Forward, VOICE, YIMBYs of Northern Virginia, Sierra Club – Potomac River Group, Urban Land Institute – Washington, Wesley Housing
EYA, Northern Virginia Building Industry Association, Northern Virginia Association of Realtors
Contact:
Stewart Schwartz, Executive Director
stewart@smartergrowth.net
Elena Sorokina, Communications Director
elena@smartergrowth.net
Image credits: Fault Lines, CSG.