NRGRDA to host community meeting on regional housing needs

BECKLEY, WV ( WVNS ) — The New River Gorge Regional Development Authority (NRGRDA) is hosting a meeting to discuss regional housing needs.

According to a press release from New River Gorge Regional Development Authority, the meeting will take place on Monday, September 9, 2024 in Room C of the Raleigh County Convention Center.

“We are inviting all stakeholders to attend this important session to create a housing needs assessment for the New River Gorge region. This is a prime opportunity for community leaders and citizens to share their insights and ideas about the future of housing in Fayette, Nicholas, Raleigh, and Summers counties,” said Jina Belcher, NRGRDA Executive Director.

The press release also said the NRGRDA will be using Bowen National Research, a firm accredited by the National Council of Housing Market Analysts (NCHMA) to conduct a study since they set specific standards for housings.

The release stated that data will be evaluated based on the four-county region census, locally sourced employment data, housing supply analysis, and stakeholder surveys to understand the NRG housing market.

According to the NRGRDA, they feel other aspects crucial to supporting the economic development in the region are, seasonal workforce analysis, residential development opportunities, development barriers, and housing program identification.

For more information and to participate, visit https://nrgrda.org/events .

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