Spanberger: Housing Solutions Vital to Economic Growth

Spanberger: Housing solutions vital to economic growth

WISE, Va. – Improving Southwest Virginia’s housing market is a significant component of economic development, according to Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Southwest Virginia needs to solve its housing shortage if it wants economic growth, new jobs, governor says

Southwest Virginia needs at least 8,600 new housing units in the short term to support regional economic development, Gov. Abigail Spanberger told several hundred regional developers, executives and local leaders Thursday morning in Wise. Spanberger, who took office in January, was the keynote speaker for the annual Southwest Virginia Economic Forum, held at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Solving the housing shortage is critical f…