WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, along with Representative Bobby Scott, announced that the City of Newport News will receive $500,000 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant program. The funding supports revitalization efforts in local communities.

“We are pleased that the Department of Housing and Urban Development has chosen the City of Newport News for this competitive grant award,” the Senators said. “Today’s funding will help transform local neighborhoods into stronger and more prosperous communities.”

“Today’s announcement from the Department of Housing and Urban Development is great news for the citizens of Newport News,” said Rep. Scott.  “These funds will ensure access to safe, affordable housing and help revitalize an historic neighborhood in southeast Newport News.”

Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grants support the development of comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans which focused on directing resources to address three core goals: Housing, People and Neighborhoods.  To achieve these core goals, communities must develop and implement a comprehensive neighborhood revitalization strategy, or Transformation Plan. The Transformation Plan will become the guiding document for the revitalization of the public and/or assisted housing units while simultaneously directing the transformation of the surrounding neighborhood and positive outcomes for families.

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