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CHOICE NEIGHBORHOOD Following foundation completion, work will
INITIATIVE (CNI) advance through structural framing from
the first through fourth floors, followed by
Lift and Rise on Jefferson roof truss installation and roof sheathing to
Leasing Update: achieve dry-in. The project will then
Leasing activity at Lift and Rise on progress through mechanical, electrical,
Jefferson continues to perform well. The and plumbing (MEP) rough-ins, interior
2800 Building is currently 96% occupied, finishes, MEP final inspections, and
while the 2700 Building has reached 93% overall building inspections.
occupancy, reflecting sustained demand
and strong lease-up performance at both The project is currently scheduled for
properties. completion and turnover by July 6, 2027.
Legacy Landing-Phases – III-R and IV-R CNII Homeownership Single-Family
Leasing updates: Lots Update:
As of June 2026, Legacy Landing We are still working internally to advance
achieved strong occupancy, with 152 of the CNI market rate single-family
155 total units occupied. Phase III-R is homeownership lots. The team is currently
fully leased, with all 71 units occupied, coordinating on finalizing program
while Phase IV-R has 81 of 84 units requirements, confirming site and
occupied. development parameters, and aligning
next steps with internal stakeholders.
A total of 46 returning Ridley residents Additional updates will be provided as
currently reside in Project-Based Voucher decisions are finalized and we move
(PBV) and Housing Choice Voucher toward implementation milestones.
(HCV) replacement units across both
phases, demonstrating continued USI - Urban Strategies, Inc.
progress toward the Right to Return goals. In May 2026, Urban Strategies Inc. (USI)
continued its efforts to provide
The remaining three vacant units in Phase comprehensive services and support to
IV-R are market-rate units and currently families across the Newport News
have no leasing activity underway. community, successfully reaching a total
of 202 families. Services during this period
Construction Updates: focused on ongoing family engagement,
• CNI IV-R - 99% complete resource coordination, and support
• Infrastructure: 94% complete activities aimed at strengthening stability
• Wellness Trail: 96% complete and access to opportunities for residents
• Retail: 100% complete across the Marshall-Ridley community.
An upcoming community event is
Phase V - Downtown Phase (28th Street scheduled for June 16, 2026, when
and Washington Avenue) Newport News Public Schools (NNPS)
The project's critical path is currently and USI will host the Education
centered on the completion of site Celebration at the Peninsula Family
remediation and preparation activities Skating Rink. This event will bring together
being coordinated by the construction students, families, and community
general contractor, Harkins. Upon partners to recognize educational
completion of this work, construction will achievement and celebrate academic
proceed with foundation installation, progress, while also reinforcing continued
including footings and the slab-on-grade. collaboration between schools, families,
and support organizations.
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