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The meeting conducted on November 22, 2004 was part of the annual planning process
for the Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community Development which discusses
opportunities available through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and
HOME Investment Partnerships Programs. The benefits of the NRSA approach as part
of CDBG planning in the Southeast Community were presented during this meeting.
Thirty-three interested citizens, business owners, and community leaders participated in
this meeting. During the meeting, staff briefed the participants regarding the required
elements and benefits of the Neighborhood Revitalization Strategy Area (NRSA)
approach as a means of promoting mixed-income homeownership opportunities.
The Southeast Community NRSA (including the mixed-income homeownership
opportunities available in areas such as Madison Heights, the redevelopment of Orcutt
Homes, and the emphasis on economic development along commercial corridors such
as Chestnut Avenue) has been received favorably by a variety of organizations including:
o South Newport News Committee of the Industrial Development Authority
o Planning District Task Force 1
o Madison Heights Crime Watch
o Chestnut Avenue Association
Nevertheless, citizens during both the creation of the initial NRSA and during the
consultation process for the revised and updated plan expressed a desire for quality retail
services in the community, particularly the need for a national chain grocery store.
Likewise, participants indicated the importance of increased job opportunities in the
community.
The meeting on January 27, 2005 was sponsored by the Newport News Planning
Department and Planning District Task Force I for the purpose of identifying strengths,
weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) as part of a process to develop a plan
for the overall Southeast Community which encompasses the area covered by the
Southeast Community NRSA. Planning Department representatives included a
discussion of the Southeast Community NRSA and Redevelopment Areas as part of
overall presentation of initiatives in the community. A representative from NNRHA was
available to answer questions about the plans. After the overview of initiatives, the
Planning Department with assistance from staff from the City’s Department of
Development and NNRHA facilitated small group discussions to identify relevant
elements for the SWOT analysis. Sixty-three citizens representing public agencies,
private non-profit organizations, and neighborhood associations participated in the
meeting.
A second meeting was conducted at Heritage High School on April 4, 2005 to
discuss the draft Consolidated Plan for Housing and Community with included the revised
Southeast Community NRSA. Sixteen persons attended the meeting. Staff from the
NNRHA Community Development Department and the City of Newport News
Development Department provided a visual presentation of the major elements of the five
year plan, the proposed initiatives for the first year action plan, and benefits of the
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