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Camp Morrison’s Housing Hope | Virginia Beach News
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- Jul 13, 2026
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Summary
Newport News is poised to break ground on its long-stalled Camp Morrison project, turning 110 acres of historic military land into over 600 homes — but not without controversy. City leaders are voting to create a new Community Development Authority that will use $12 million in bonds, funded by special fees from future homeowners, to cover infrastructure costs. While this model has worked elsewhere, it’s a first for Newport News. Developers like D.R. Horton, despite their financial muscle, have struggled to move forward without city backing. Critics warn that passing these costs onto buyers could deter them, questioning whether the project is truly viable. City officials argue transparency is key — residents will pay either upfront or later — and that this is the only path to finally making progress on this decades-old dream. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7d039d29f1ee083e