NORFOLK, Va. — The Norfolk and Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authorities are teaming up to expand a new program to Hampton Roads.

The Real Estate Developers Academy (RED) works to train new developers to combat the housing crisis.

The program is aimed at boosting all kinds of housing in both cities, but especially when it comes to making those properties affordable.

However, before coming to Hampton Roads, the program first found success in Nashville, Tennessee.

In Nashville, the program teaches a cohort of developers how to succeed with an emphasis on creating more affordable and attainable housing through three core areas: training, mentorship and financing. Now, that exact program is being expanded to Newport News and Norfolk.

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