Posts by Rob Krupicka — Guest Contributor
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To remain affordable, Alexandria must get creative
Rents in Alexandria are skyrocketing. Virginia’s state laws don’t make it easy to create affordable housing for people earning less than the area median income, so the city has to think outside the box. True sustainability means that we provide housing options that mirror our workforce. This reduces people’s commute times, and cuts down on regional congestion. Keep reading…
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As rents rise, Alexandria tackles affordable housing challenge
The diminishing quantity of housing for middle and low-income workers in Alexandria is reaching epic levels. According to a recent study by the Center for Housing Policy our region is seeing a dramatic increase in the number of families spending over 50% of their monthly income on rent. Unchecked, this trend will substantially hamper the economic and cultural diversity that defines… Keep reading…
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It is time to embrace Alexandria’s waterfront plan
After a year of fevered debates over Alexandria’s waterfront, it is time to embrace the basic framework approved by the planning commission. The commission’s approach is the most economically feasible way to proceed, and it is also the plan most likely to actually produce the attractive waterfront we deserve. A recently released alternative proposal falls far… Keep reading…