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magnet for marine science and college prep. The school will open in September 2005
and accommodate 450 students.
Religious Institutions
The proposed NRSA contains an array of places of worship ranging from small
storefront churches to larger congregations. Religious affiliations include African
Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.), Apostolic, Baptist, Church of God in Christ, Episcopal and
Presbyterian. These worship centers support an assortment of services including child
care initiatives, mentoring programs, tutoring programs, homeless outreach programs,
job skills training, adult education, and affordable housing development.
Public Safety
The perception of crime in the proposed Southeast Community NRSA is one of the
more challenging issues facing the community. The Newport News Police Department
operates a pro-active community policing initiative in the community by facilitating the
creation of neighborhood crime watches. Meanwhile, NNRHA works with the Police
Department to promote safety in the public housing communities and sponsors the
creation of volunteer tenant patrols. The Minutemen, a volunteer neighborhood patrol
organization promoting school bus stop safety, is also active throughout the community.
The continued residential redevelopment of the community along with
improvements to existing structures should continue to improve the public’s perception of
Southeast Community. In designing new single-family homes for the community, NNRHA
has incorporated elements of “Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design”
(CPTED) including features such as large front porches to allow homeowners to readily
observe street activity.
Community Facilities
The proposed NRSA contains a diverse array of community facilities designed to
enhance the quality of life for community residents. These community facilitators include
a library branch, community center and a service center.
Pearl Bailey Library
As part of the Newport News Public Library System, this library branch provides a
variety of programs and services to meet the informational, educational and recreational
needs for all citizens of the City of Newport News. Located at 2510 Wickham Avenue, the
facility is immediately adjacent to the new single-family homes of Madison Heights. The
library was built in 1985 and was dedicated in honor of the late Pearl Bailey, a legendary
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