Public perception of affordable housing with Dustin Read

Dustin Read joined Virginia Tech’s “Curious Conversations” to talk about the public perception of affordable housing, especially related to non-profit and for-profit providers. Read explained how building public support is a critical piece of affordable housing projects and his research on the various aspects that might influence that, including profit status and development size. He also shared his insights as to the impact such developments have on neighboring properties and communities. About ReadRead is head of the Blackwood Department of Real Estate in the Pamplin College of Business. His research interests include property and asset management, as well as housing affordability, land use policy, and real estate development.