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Wyatt Gordon

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Wyatt Gordon covers transportation, housing, and land use for the Virginia Mercury through a grant from the Piedmont Environmental Council and the Coalition for Smarter Growth. The Mercury retains full editorial control. Previously he’s written for the Times of India, Nairobi News, Honolulu Civil Beat, and other publications. He also works as a policy manager for land use and transportation at the Virginia Conservation Network.
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Opinion

Should Virginia Build Housing for Public Servants on Public Land?

April 19, 2023 | Wyatt Gordon

Amid widespread rent increases, directing public land to affordable housing could allow people to stay in their communities, as well as reduce commutes and employee turnover.