Mr. Walzer will contribute a chapter to the 2026 State of the Region: Hampton Roads report. He…

Old Dominion University has awarded a contract to Philip Walzer for the preparation of a chapter contribution to the 2026 State of the Region: Hampton Roads report. The contract, identified as PO05420043, was awarded on July 27, 2026, with a total cumulative value of $5,000.00. The work will be performed in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and focuses on residential development and housing market dynamics.

Mr. Walzer will conduct interviews with developers, policymakers, and other regional stakeholders to examine housing development impediments and opportunities within Hampton Roads. The scope includes analysis of the "Yes in my Backyard" (YIMBY) movement, identification of perceived and actual barriers to housing development, and recommendations for local policy solutions to facilitate housing development. The work will also contextualize Hampton Roads housing issues within national and statewide trends regarding housing availability and affordability. A draft chapter is due by May 1, 2026, with revisions to be completed by June 15, 2026.