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Grant award & project launch

HUD awards $500,000 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to Beyond Housing and BRHA; planning work begins.

Data walk — workshop #1

Community members gather to review neighborhood data and identify priorities for Virginia Hill's future.

Early action activity approved

HUD approves Choice Bristol's early action activity proposal, enabling visible on-the-ground work to begin.

Active planning underway

Housing, People, and Neighborhood teams are conducting assessments, focus groups, and service provider meetings.

Community visioning — workshop #2

Residents and partners come together to shape a shared vision for the future of Virginia Hill.

Design charrette — workshop #3

Community-led design session to develop preferred housing plans and neighborhood design concepts.

Early action activity implemented

On-the-ground early action project launches in Virginia Hill, delivering visible impact for residents.

Draft Transformation Plan submitted to HUD

A draft of the full Transformation Plan — covering housing, people, and neighborhood goals — is submitted to HUD for review.

Draft plan community review — workshop #4

Community members review and provide feedback on the draft Transformation Plan before it is finalized.

Final Transformation Plan submitted to HUD

The completed Transformation Plan is delivered to HUD, closing out the planning grant and positioning Virginia Hill for implementation funding.

Community celebration — workshop #5

Virginia Hill celebrates the completion of the Transformation Plan and looks ahead to the next chapter.