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RECENT ACCOMPLISHMENTS/NOTEWORTHY CHANGES WITHIN THE NRSA -
CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE PROGRAM
Since the NRSA plan was last writen in May 2005, the landscape of the southeast
community has evolved. Of special note, in May 2019, the City was awarded a $30
million grant from HUD’s Choice Neighborhoods Ini�a�ve (CNI) program. HUDfunding
along with other funding sources are being used to transform the southeast
community in the Marshall-Ridley area through the crea�on of: new housing op�ons,
community services, recrea�onal opportuni�es and parks. The Citycon� nues
their strong collabora�ve partnership with the Newport News Redevelopment
and Housing Authority (NNRHA), a key player in providing safe, decent and
affordable housing, in reshaping the southeast community.
The Choice Neighborhood Initiative (CNI) community is located within the
southeast area of Newport News. It is bounded by Jefferson Avenue and Marshall
Avenue with 39th Street serving as the western boundary and the waterfront as the
eastern boundary. A map of the CNI area can be found on page 4 of this document.
The majority of the CNI area lies within the designated NRSA.
Phase I of the CNI Transforma�on Plan involved the construc�
on of 81-units over
two (2) affordable housing communi�es known as Li�and Rise I and Li�and Rise II.
The CNI revitaliza�on on the former Ridley Place housing site is in progress. The
housing developments for phases 2 & 3 are strategically posi� oned between 12th
and 18th streets, covering the area from Jefferson Ave to Ivy Avenue. These
ini�a�ves aim to rejuvenate the community by introducing a diverse array ofhousing
op� ons.
With the objec�ve of enhancing residen�al opportuni�es, the development plans
include the construc�on of 155 new rental units and 24 single-family homes for
purchase. This holis� c approach seeks to address various housing needs within the
community. Among the rental units, 79 will be specifically designated for project-
based rental assistance, priori�zing former Ridley Place residents to ensure
con�nuity and support for the exis� ng community. Addi� onally, 48 units will caterto
families earning less than 60% of the area median income, addressing affordability
challenges faced by many households. Furthermore, 28 units will be available at
market rate, offering housing op�ons beyond subsidized or income-
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