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Identify the needs in this target area. Majority lower income minority
population with older deteriorating
housing stock. Additionally, limited or
substandard services are available in this
area.
What are the opportunities for improvement in Further revitalizing the commercial corridor
this target area? along Jefferson Ave
Encouraging local entrepreneurship
Continued removal of slum and blight
Sidewalk, bike way and lighting
improvements
Are there barriers to improvement in this target The primary barriers to improvement in
area? this area are limited government
resources
Lack of Private investment due to
negative image of the area
General Allocation Priorities
Describe the basis for allocating investments geographically within the jurisdiction (or within the EMSA for
HOPWA)
The City of Newport News is focused on meeting the needs of low-income individuals, who may be located
throughout the City. In June 2016, the City and NNRHA were awarded a $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Initiative
(CNI) Grant from HUD to plan for the revitalization and transformation of a portion of the Southeast Community.
This planning grant enabled the City and Authority to prepare a comprehensive approach to address neighborhoods
and distressed public or HUD-assisted housing to transform the neighborhood. The program is designed to facilitate
improvements in neighborhood assets, housing, services, and schools.
The City and NNHRA worked with Ridley Residents and other citizens in the community, public and private agencies
and organizations to develop a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy or Transformation Plan. The
Transformation Plan has been the guiding document for the revitalization of the Ridley Public Housing Community.
In May 2019, HUD awarded a $30 million Choice Neighborhoods Implementation Grant for revitalization projects in
the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood. These funds are being leveraged with public and private investments to
undertake a comprehensive transformation of the Ridley Place community and address the challenges in the
surrounding neighborhood.
Another priority for investment is meeting the comprehensive physical, social, and economic needs of
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