A big thanks to everyone who participated in NAA Advocate 2025 on Wednesday, April 26, in Washington, D.C. With 26 dedicated members in attendance, the VAMA Delegation made a powerful impact—sharing their experiences with Congress and advocating for responsible rental housing policies.
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VAMA members in the New River Valley sat down with Paul Johnson, host of New River Radio Business Spotlight, to share about their Community Enrichment Team (CET). They talked about VAMA's mission, what the NRV CET has done for the community so far, and asked listeners to connect with them via their new Facebook page if they had a need for donations, volunteer service, or any other gap that the CET might be able to fill for them.
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Five years after the pandemic began, the multifamily housing industry continues to evolve, with lasting changes in technology, resident expectations, and property operations. Operators have prioritized both staff and resident satisfaction through improved communication, enhanced digital tools, and flexible amenities tailored to the work-from-home lifestyle. From self-guided tours and centralized operations to redesigned amenity spaces and increased digital marketing, these innovations reflect a more responsive, connected, and resident-focused approach to apartment living.
Source: Multifamily Executive
The newly opened National Public Housing Museum in Chicago transforms a 1938 public housing building into a powerful tribute to the lives and communities shaped within its walls. Featuring recreated apartments from the 1930s to 1970s and interactive exhibits, the museum challenges stereotypes and highlights both the struggles and joys of public housing residents. Alongside the museum are new public housing units and a public library with affordable housing, anchoring the space in its ongoing mission of community and equity.
Source: AP News
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To celebrate, NAA is offering FREE webinars every week.
Tuesday, April 15th: Onsite Team Actions & Their Fair Housing Implications
Tuesday, April 22nd: Managers Managing HUD, Fair Housing & Tough Conversations
Tuesday, April 29th: New Developments in Fair Housing
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Apr 2025
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9:00 AM Lynchburg
12:30 PM Roanoke
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Sauer Properties plans to build the Village at Bon Air, a 206-unit apartment community with one- and two-bedroom layouts, on the site of a vacant retail strip at the Festival at Midlothian shopping center in Chesterfield. The four-story buildings will include amenities like a pool, park, clubhouse, and fitness center, while preserving key existing retail tenants.
Source: Richmond BizSense
A long-abandoned, 120-year-old building on North Floyd Street in Danville is set to be transformed into the Morotock Apartments, a 41-unit complex featuring amenities like a fitness center, grilling area, and storage. The project, led by 1st and Main Development, aims to bring much-needed housing to the area while preserving the building's historic character through the use of tax credits. If approved, construction could begin this summer with residents moving in by 2026.
Source: WSET
A proposed 120-unit affordable apartment development on Old Fort Eustis Boulevard, backed by Allen Iverson and developer Alvin Keels Jr., is getting a second look from the City of Newport News after being initially rejected by City Council in February. Officials and developers now plan to prioritize community engagement through public meetings before the project returns to the planning commission. If approved, the development would address local housing needs while incorporating feedback on traffic and neighborhood impact.
Source: WTKR
A New York developer is planning a 400-foot mixed-use tower at 703 E. Main St. in downtown Richmond, with designs featuring up to 252 residential units, a grocery store, retail and office space, and possibly a hotel. The project, still in the proposal phase, would be built on the former Virginia Employment Commission site and could become one of the tallest buildings in the city.
Source: Richmond BizSense
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