VCHR supports localities and organizations through data-driven analysis to help improve affordability.
VCHR educates policymakers and the greater public of the Commonwealth through new research findings.
VCHR collaborates with industry leaders to model new technologies and their implications for the economy
Mel Jones recently authored "Housing Challenges Illuminated in the Face of COVID-19" for the July 2020 issue of Colors VA Magazine. To read more and access the article, you may want to download the issue or access it through the magazine's website:
Dr. Freddy Paige, Dr. Andrew McCoy and Zach Gould presented at INCREaSE, an international conference on engineering and sustainability. The keynote highlighted many of the research directions where VCHR is leading the way through innovation in technology, research and education. The team's trip was part of a recent EU grant with the University of Algarve (Portugal) to train and provide knowledge on innovative skills in the future workforce.
Dr. Andrew McCoy spoke in front of Virginia Legislators at the Virginia Housing Commission. He presented current technologies that increase options for affordable housing and provide potential for local job growth. Also, he discussed current trends in housing affordability across the Commonwealth.
