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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 vital role in
providing safe, decent, and affordable housing in Newport News in close partnership 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, combined with local
contributions, is transforming the Marshall-Ridley area in the Southeast Community by
creating new housing options, community services, recreational opportunities, and parks.
The redevelopment plan includes onsite affordable housing replacement units as well as
units replaced through tenant-based and project-based vouchers. The first phase of
replacement housing has been completed, and the second phase is underway.
The overall CNI initiative consists of five 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 Place site (now renamed Legacy Landing),
span between 12th and 18th Streets, from Jefferson Avenue to Ivy Avenue. These phases
are central to revitalizing the community by introducing a diverse mix of housing.
Development plans for Phases 3 and 4 include 155 new rental units and 24 single-family
homes for purchase. Of the rental units:
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79 are designated for project-based rental assistance, prioritizing former
Ridley Place residents.
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48 are reserved for families earning less than 60% of the area median
income.
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28 will be offered at market rate.
Construction for both phases is progressing successfully. Phase 3 is fully complete, with
leasing that began in March 2025 and has already reached 95% occupancy. Phase 4 is 99%
complete, with full construction expected by early 2026. Leasing began in August 2025
with the first five townhome units—a major milestone in the community’s
transformation.
Looking ahead, Phase 5—which will feature a variety of unit configurations—is in the
design and development stage. Financial closing and groundbreaking are anticipated for
October 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
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