WHCA April 2026 Meeting
Wed, Apr 08
|Glebe Elementary
The Waverly Hills Civic Association meetings are open to all residents of the Waverly Hills community. The agenda for the April meeting is available in the details of the meeting page.
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Glebe Elementary, 1770 N Glebe Rd, Arlington, VA 22207, USA
About the Event
7 pm Welcome & Introductions, Sandi Chesrown, President
7:05 pm Stumbling Stones Presentation, Tim Aiken, Jessica Kaplan
7:20 pm Faith Based Affordable Housing
Panel of Experts Presents the Facts, Pros and Cons
Due to the critical need for affordable housing across the commonwealth, the VA Legislature recently passed a faith in housing bill (sb 388/hb 1515). It would allow churches or other faith based organizations and other non-profits to build affordable housing on land they own. Development would not have to follow the general land use plan or zoning. It would be a by right approval if the county grants a building permit. The bill is on the governor’s desk. It would become effective 9/1/27 and sunset in 2031. Many communities were unaware of the bill until late in the legislative session, at which time 15 civic associations including whca objected. Arl Co did not publicly support or object to…