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Washington DC & Mid-Atlantic  + Virginia  + Apartments  |  June 17, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Pennrose Breaks Ground on Final Housing Phase of Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative

Pennrose recently celebrated the groundbreaking for Choice Neighborhood V – Downtown, a new mixed-income residential development that marks the fifth and final housing phase of the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative.

Located at 2815 Washington Avenue, Choice Neighborhood V – Downtown will add 73 new apartment homes and ground-floor commercial space. “The groundbreaking marks the fifth and final phase of the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative,” said Patrick Stewart, regional vice president at Pennrose.

The development marks the culmination of a community revitalization effort led by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority. Over the course of five housing phases, the Marshall-Ridley Choice Neighborhood Initiative has leveraged more than $120 million in housing investment, transforming the former Ridley Place community and surrounding area. “Choice Neighborhood V – Downtown reflects the steady, partnership-driven progress that strengthens communities and supports long-term growth,” said Mayor Phillip Jones.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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