Posts tagged Ibraheem Samirah
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Virginia won’t legalize duplexes statewide this year, but the urgency remains
A committee of the Virginia legislature held a hearing Thursday about three bills from Delegate Ibraheem Samirah (D-Fairfax): HB 150, 151, and 152. I testified for 151 and 152, which would have legalized across the state accessory apartments and duplexes, respectively. The committee tabled both bills, which means they won’t pass this year but can be reworked and heard again during next year’s legislative session. Keep reading…
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A Virginia delegate just proposed a state-wide upzoning bill
Virginia House Delegate Ibraheem Samirah, who represents parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties, has introduced a bill that would legalize duplex homes across the commonwealth in any area currently zoned for single-family housing. Like much of the region, Virginia faces a dire shortage of affordable homes, and Amazon’s arrival in the Crystal City area could make the crunch even worse in the years to come. Keep reading…