NEWPORT NEWS, Va. Newport News City Council has approved a $400 million Navy investment to expand military housing in Hampton Roads.

The project will create 750 housing units for sailors in downtown Newport News along with 10,000 square feet of retail space for new businesses.

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

Hill believes the project has been needed for some time. In 2023, the Navy launched a nationwide initiative to improve sailor quality of service, including additional housing, following an increase in suicides among sailors based in Hampton Roads.

The development will replace existing buildings, including Huntington Hall, the Navy's current housing and recreation center. The project will also include investments in park

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