May 28, 2009
Annual Workshop
Downtown Housing:  Options and Opportunities
Harrisonburg, VA

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

VDDA's Annual Workshop will explore downtown housing - options that are available and opportunities presented!  This workshop will present:

• financial incentives and resources at the local, state and federal level
• Trends and Opportunities for young professionals, 50+ and other specialty markets
• Affordable Housing
• Site tour of upper story housing, historic property renovations and new construction implementing green design
• Downtown Housing Case Studies: including upper story, mixed use and artist lofts 

The event will also include a  Wednesday evening welcome reception and tour of downtown Harrisonburg, a networking lunch and tastings of some locally made treats!

Downtown housing offers unique residential opportunities not often found elsewhere - and keeps a downtown district vibrant & thriving 24/7! Increased demand for downtown housing promises the next leap forward in the revitalization of historic downtowns. Young professionals, the 50+, pet owners, students, artists, and even those choosing to live without a car are all considering downtown living as an option. Does your downtown have what they need?

Complementing VDDA's Annual Workshop on Wednesday, May 27th is Virginia Main Street's Spring Feature:  'Lessons for a Livable Downtown.'  This program will take a look at the amenities that can help foster an authentic community.

Registration ( see Event Brochure)
VDDA Workshop only Member Rate  $75

VDDA Workshop only Non-Member Rage $85
VDDA and VMS combined Training $110

Register now for VDDA Workshop, VMS Spring Feature or Both!

Contact 804-371-7041 for any registration questions.  Registration will not be processed until after payment is received.  Refunds will not be given after the registration deadline of May 18, 2009.

Thank you to VDDA's

Annual Workshop Sponsors

Eugene Stoltzfus Architects

McGuireWoods, LLP

Old Dominion Electric Cooperative

SunTrust Bank

Virginia Community Development Corporation

And Friends of VDDA's 2009 Workshop

Virginia Cooperative Extension - Buy Fresh Buy Local