MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed)- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded the Meridian Housing Authority (MHA) $5.4 million in Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP) funding to support major revitalization efforts at Highway Village, the city’s oldest public housing community.
A groundbreaking ceremony took place on-site at the Highway Village Affordable Housing Complex, located at 506 Front Street, Meridian, Mississippi, this morning at 11:00 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
The project, expected to take one year to complete, will improve housing conditions for residents and accommodate approximately 1,700 people. Planned upgrades include security fencing, security cameras, new HVAC systems, energy-efficient windows, enhanced lighting, exterior and interior painting, roofing improvements, and more.
MHA has partnered with Hobgood Architect LLC of Meridian and Flagstar Construction of Brandon to complete the project. This initiative is part of MHA’s continued collaboration with the City of Meridian to enhance the quality of life for local families.
For more information, visit www.meridianhousing.net.
