(RECAP: New jobs are coming to Botetourt County, as many as 1,200 over the next five years. So where will all those workers live? That’s a crucial question for the county, and one that was raised Saturday during a strategic planning session held by the board of supervisors. A shortage of affordable workforce housing has long been a concern in Botetourt. But the issue grew more pressing this year after Eldor Corp. announced it would build an automotive parts factory in the county’s Greenfield industrial park and Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits followed with plans for an East Coast brewery and distribution center. Those and other new employers, and the spinoff jobs they will generate, are expected to exacerbate the housing crunch. The county has commissioned Patz to study its housing needs and how they might be met. Although a final report is several weeks away, this much seemed clear Saturday: A county where many residents live in mid- to upper-priced houses surrounded by ample lots must now shift its focus to encouraging more affordable apartments and townhouses in higher-density settings.)
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