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CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD INITIATIVE
(CNI)
Lift and Rise on Jefferson
Leasing Update:
Leasing at Lift and Rise on Jefferson remains
strong, with the 2800 Building 95% occupied
and the 2700 Building 92% occupied.
Legacy Landing-Phases – III-R and IV-R
Leasing updates:
As of April 2026, Legacy Landing has a total
of 155 units across Phases III-R and IV-R.
Phase III-R, with 71 units, is fully occupied,
while Phase IV-R has 84 units, with 78
currently occupied, bringing total occupancy to
149 units. There are 3 applications approved
and awaiting HQS inspections, all in Phase IV-
R. Among the occupied units, 46 are returning
Ridley residents (including PBV and HCV
replacement units), Additionally, there are 3
market-rate units in Phase IV-R that are still
for lease.
Construction Updates:
• CNI IV-R - 99% complete
•
Infrastructure: 94% complete
•
Wellness Trail: 93% complete
•
Retail: 100% complete
CNI Single-Family Market-Rate Homes
Planning
NNRHA is working internally on the planning
phase for CNI single-family, market-rate
homes, focusing on site layouts, design
concepts, and project timelines to ensure
these homes meet community needs and
support future homeownership opportunities.
Once concrete layouts are developed, we will
share them and receive feedback from our
partners to guide the next steps in the
planning and development process.
Phase V - Downtown Phase (28th Street
and Washington Avenue)
Phase V (Downtown Phase) successfully
completed its financial closing on March 31,
2026, and is now positioned to advance into
the construction phase. Harkins Construction
will serve as the general contractor,
overseeing all on-site construction activities,
while Pennrose will act as the developer,
managing project coordination, financing, and
overall development strategy. The next steps
include mobilizing the construction team,
initiating site preparations, and beginning the
first phases of building work.
USI – Urban Strategies
In February 2026, Urban Strategies Inc. (USI)
continued its efforts to provide comprehensive
services and support to families across the
Newport News community, successfully
reaching a total of 216 families. Through a
combination of outreach events, individualized
consultations, and connections to local
resources, USI assisted families in accessing
employment opportunities, housing
assistance, educational programs, and other
critical social services. These efforts not only
addressed immediate needs but also fostered
long-term stability and strengthened
engagement within the community, reinforcing
USI’s role as a trusted partner in supporting
residents’ well-being and advancement.
Legacy Landing Lease
Up Report
April 2026
Category
Phase
III- R
71
units
Phase
IV- R
84
units
Total
Total Units Occupied
71
78
149
Applications approved
and awaiting HQS
inspections
0
3
3
Returning Ridley
Residents (PBV+HCV
Replacement Units)
Occupied
30
16
46
Market Rate – no action
0
3
3
16
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