Housing symposium focuses on quality, affordability Gene Marrano May 4, 2017 1 minute read A symposium focused on affordable, quality housing – or the lack of it – is being held at the Holiday Inn-Tanglewood today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke named most diverse city of its size in VA, in certain aspectsNext: New “Escape Room” opens to Roanoke Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026