The CSPDC recently began a Regional Housing Study in partnership with the Virginia Center for Housing Research (VCHR) and HousingForward Virginia. As part of the study process, VCHR will host a series of data trainings that are available to both CSPDC staff and the region’s local government staff. The purpose of these trainings is to introduce participants to the variety of publicly available data that can be used to assess regional housing issues. Additionally, the trainings hope to empower staff to update data in comprehensive plans, housing studies, and other projects without needing to engage a consultant.
The trainings will be held virtually, and will begin on Thursday, July 14th from 10am-11am, with the first session focusing on American Community Survey and U.S. Census data. The series will span across seven sessions and cover a variety of topics, including economic data, housing affordability data, and MLS and real estate assessment data.
Local government staff interested in attending any of the data training sessions can fill out a registration form here no later than Wednesday, July 13th.
Schedule:
Thursday July 14 – American Community Survey/U.S. Census
Thursday July 21 – Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)/Jobs EQ
Thursday July 28 – Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy (CHAS) Data
Thursday August 4 – Public Use Microdata Sample (PUMS) Data #1
Thursday August 11 – PUMS #2
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TBD – MLS Data
TBD – Assessment