Bristol Virginia To Conduct Housing Needs Assessment

Ensuring suitable and affordable housing is available to residents is a priority for a city’s development. Bristol, Virginia is taking steps to do just that, with a city wide Housing Needs Assessment and Small Area Plan. Bristol will use a Virginia Housing award of 35 thousand dollars to hire a consultant who will conduct the needs assessment. Suitable housing is a basic need that provides a foundation for stable employment and affects healthcare and educational outcomes. Additionally, as Hard Rock Resort and Casino plans move forward, workforce housing will be in demand.