NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) — Legacy Landing, part of a HUD-funded plan to transform the former Ridley Place neighborhood in the southeastern part of Newport News, has completed the first phase of a major redevelopment project, something the city celebrated earlier in June.
Members of the community and city council were on hand for a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 5 to unveil the new mixed-income housing development.
Improvements to the area include access to early childhood development and education resources, new businesses and a revitalized commercial corridor and more housing choices, according to a news release…