Jill Norcross is a strategic leader with an abiding commitment to strengthening communities and improving outcomes for residents through the development of affordable housing. She became the Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Affordable Housing Alliance in January 2023. Our collaboration with nonprofit and for-profit organizations engaged in housing and community development in Northern Virginia, across the greater Washington metro area, and statewide, along with our numerous cross-sector partnerships, acts as a force multiplier, moving us closer to our vision of a more equitable and inclusive Northern Virginia.
Black and brown residents, renters and low-income households, in particular, frequently do not have their voices heard. As a region, we have failed to fully engage all households in our civic decision making. An adequate supply of housing that is affordable helps businesses attract and retain employees, and increases local spending and tax revenue, leading to shared prosperity that benefits us all. Housing is a key ingredient to ensuring the economic well-being of our region now and for generations to come. All communities deserve equitable access to healthy food, parks and recreation, and multi-modal transit, and equal protection from environmental toxins and other health threats. Your ZIP code should not determine your life expectancy, but health outcomes are affected by the conditions in the communities where we live, work, learn and play. Too often majority Black and brown communities suffer from under-resourced schools, reduced economic opportunities and disinvestment in community amenities as a result of current land use patterns and zoning policies that are rooted in the legacy of redlining and segregation.
All people have a right to safe, affordable housing in the community where they choose to live, and all community members benefit from the prosperity that results from a robust and diverse housing market. Housing is the foundation for good health and economic stability.
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