>>Norfolk Mayor Establishes Mayor's Housing Commission To Address City's Housing Shortage
(Norfolk, VA) -- A new group, appointed by the mayor, will study the housing shortage in Norfolk. Joe Murano with more.Preview: Voicer Script:
Norfolk Mayor Kenny Alexander established the Mayor’s Housing Commission to address the housing shortage in the city and plan residential redevelopment in key areas like MacArthur Center and near the future Norfolk casino. The Daily Press dot com reports the commission will study the city's housing situation, identify needed housing types, and explore opportunities for home ownership. The goal is to create a diverse variety of housing options in redevelopment areas and make policy recommendations to the City Council.