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CR-30 - Public Housing 91.220(h); 91.320(j)
Actions taken to address the needs of public housing
The Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority (NNRHA) plays a crucial role in providing safe,
decent, and affordable housing in Newport News, working closely with the City. In May 2019, NNRHA and the
City were awarded a $30 million grant from HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Initiative (CNI) program. This
funding, along with local contributions, is transforming the Marshall-Ridley area in the Southeast Community
by creating new housing options, community services, recreational opportunities, and parks.
This redevelopment includes onsite affordable housing replacement units and units replaced with tenant-
based or project-based vouchers. The first phase of replacement housing has been completed, and the second
phase has been initiated.
The CNI initiative encompasses five diverse housing development phases, totaling 314 units. The first two
phases, Lift and Rise on Jefferson, are complete and have achieved a 96% occupancy rate.
Phases 3 and 4, located on the former Ridley site now renamed Legacy Landing, are strategically situated
between 12th and 18th streets, extending from Jefferson Avenue to Ivy Avenue. These phases aim to revitalize
the community by introducing a diverse array of housing options.
The development plans for these phases include 155 new rental units and 24 single-family homes for purchase.
Of the rental units, 79 will be designated for project-based rental assistance, prioritizing former Ridley Place
residents. Additionally, 48 units will be reserved for families earning less than 60% of the area median income
to address affordability challenges, while 28 units will be offered at market rate.
Construction is underway for both phases. Phase 3 is approximately 94% complete, with an estimated
completion date in August 2024 and leasing expected to begin in September 2024. Phase 4 is around 70%
complete and is expected to be finished by early 2025, marking a significant milestone in the community's
revitalization.
Phase 5, which will include a variety of unit configurations, is currently in the design and development phase.
Community involvement is essential at this stage, with meetings and charrettes being held to gather feedback.
This input is valuable for ensuring community engagement and refining the design preferences for the new
apartment buildings. Construction for Phase 5 is anticipated to start in June 2025.
Actions taken to encourage public housing residents to become more involved in
management and participate in homeownership
The Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) Program coordinated by NNRHA promotes self- sufficiency among
participating families in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program and Public Housing residents. The
purpose of the program is to leverage public and private sector services and resources to enable
participating FSS families achieve economic independence and reduce dependency on rental subsidies
and related supportive services.
FSS participants, through workshops and classes, are provided instruction in financial literacy, credit
building, credit repair, and budgeting; participants are also referred to training programs, as needed, to
assist them in reaching their goals for self-sufficiency.
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