Launching the Virginia Zoning Atlas

The National Zoning Atlas (NZA), in partnership with HousingForward Virginia, is excited to announce the completion of the Virginia Zoning Atlas—one of twelve states now fully integrated into the NZA database and public map. In this webinar, we’ll share how NZA zoning data is collected and analyzed, demonstrate how to navigate the NZA interactive map, and highlight key findings throughout the state. We’ll conclude with a discussion on how advocates and policymakers can use the NZA to shape future land use policy in Virginia.

The webinar will take place on November 12, 2025 at 11:00am. To register, click the link below.

The Virginia Zoning Atlas was made possible through the generous support of Capital One.

The increasing interest in zoning across Virginia has been evident in our work and across sectors. Recognizing the importance of information and data to addressing systems-level change, Capital One awarded HousingForward Virginia with a $326,000 grant to add the remainder of the state to the Virginia Zoning Atlas.

HousingForward Virginia would also like to thank Virginia Housing for their generous support of nearly $185,000 to support this and future initiatives related to this milestone. By investing in the power of home, Virginia Housing transforms where and how thousands of Virginians live and thrive, strengthening communities and the economy. Virginia Housing has worked for over 50 years in partnership with the public and private sectors to help Virginians attain quality, affordable housing.