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The Central Virginia Planning District Commission is proud to launch the Central Virginia Regional Housing Summit. This event is designed for developers, real estate investors, realtors, construction workers and decision makers.

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Shape the Region's Housing Future

Developers, Community Planners, Builders, and More

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Housing Summit event on June 25, 2025. We are grateful for the discussions, insight and facts that were presented, as well as all of those who came out to listen and work towards making a difference in our region. Below are links to the various presentations that were presented at the event. Should you have more questinons or are interested in getting involved, please contact Jefrado Granger.

The Central Virginia region is growing, but for many individuals and families, finding attainable housing is becoming increasingly out of reach. This summit brought together the people who can change that. Hosted by the Central Virginia Planning District Commission, this event brought together the region’s housing developers, realtors, local officials, lenders, and advocates to address a growing need: attainable housing that meets the demands of our workforce and sustains the economic vitality of our communities.

Attendees heard from industry experts, explored actionable solutions, and left with a deeper understanding of how we can work together to expand housing access for Central Virginia’s workforce, young professionals, and growing families.

 

Meet the Key Speakers

 

Jonathan Knopf

Jonathan Knopf

Executive Director for Programs

Housing Forward VA

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Ryan Price

Ryan Price

Chief Economist

Virginia Association of Realtors

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Emily Hamilton

Emily Hamilton

Senior Research Fellow and Director of the Urbanity Project

Mercatus Center at George Mason University

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Additional Speakers

 

Jarrod Elwell

Community Development Regional Manager
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond

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Chris Thompson

Director of Strategic Housing
Virginia Housing

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Edwin Gaskin

Founder & President
Echelon Resources

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Ron Blackwood

Vice President
L.G. Flint General Contractors

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Tracey Ballagh

Executive Director
Rush Homes

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Daryl Calfee

Real Estate Developer
Penny Lane Properties

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Sarah Quarantotto

Executive Director
Miriams House

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Bryan Phipps

President & CEO
People Incorporated of Virginia

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Terrick Moyer

Director
Lighthouse Community Center

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Shelby Carney

Special Projects Director
Partnership for Housing Affordability (PHA)

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Michael Craig

PhD Research Economist
the US Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research

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Stephen Versen

Chief Operations Officer
Virginia Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission

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Tory McGowan

Program Manager
Real Estate Office of the Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development

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Courtney Mailey

Program Manager
Virginia’s Main Street America Coordinating Program

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Laura Dupuy

Manager
Virginia Community Development Corporation (VCDC)

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Brent Jenkins

Senior Commercial Banking Executive
Freedom First Federal Credit Union

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Summit Agenda

 

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Presentations

Housing 101 & Housing Study Analysis | Jonathan Knopf, Executive Director for Programs, HousingForward VA
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Economic Trends in our Region | Ryan Price, Chief Economist, Virginia Realtors
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How to Streamline Housing Permitting | Emily Hamilton, Mercatus Center at George Mason University 
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Housing is Economic Development | Jarrod Elwell, Community Development Regional Manager, Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
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Solutions | Shelby Carney, Special Projects Director, Partnership for Housing Affordability
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Funding Resources 
Tory McGowan, Real Estate Program Manager/IRF, DHCD - Download Presentation
Laura Dupuy, Loan Fund Director of VCDF - Download Presentation


Central Virginia Planning District Regional Housing Study 

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For More Information, Please Contact:

Jefrado Granger
434-818-7608
Jefrado.Granger@cvpdc.org

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