'We need significant growth for middle-income families to live in our community,' he said.Įven with facing this housing demand, Bobe said they are prepared for the influx of folks coming to the Danville region. Larking said housing prices also need to be affordable.
RELATED: 'It's time to get going:' Danville, Caesars break ground on future home of Caesars VA 'Knowing the announcements that we have and the new population that's likely to come to our community, we have new demand that's coming,' said Ken Larking, the city manager for Danville. 'For the past five years the city of Danville and Pittsylvania County have announced over 1.2 billion dollars worth of investment and over 4,000 jobs,' said Director of Economic Development and Tourism for the City of Danville Corrie Bobe.īobe said according to a recent study, the city needs about 2,400 additional new homes to match the casino's investment. (WSET) - With the Virginia Caesars Resort and casino coming to the River City, the demand for housing will be high.
