NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — Newport News City Council recently approved a $400 million investment from the Navy in an effort to expand military housing in Hampton Roads.

"To me, it's very inspiring and encouraging" said Kai Hill, an aircraft handler for the Navy.

Hill says this project is a long time coming. In 2023, the Navy issued a nationwide initiative to improve sailor quality of service, including additional housing, after an uptick in suicides of sailors based in Hampton Roads.

Hill believes this project will improve morale and quality of life.

The housing project will include 750 units for sailors to live downtown and 10,000 square feet of retail space to attract new businesses. Mayor Phillip Jones says the project will replace existing buildings, including Huntington Hall, the Navy's

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