Meridian Housing Authority Executive Director Speaks on Housing Renovations

MERIDIAN, Miss. (Queen City Newsfeed) – Wednesday, we told you about new renovations coming to Highway Village Apartments in Meridian thanks to a $5.4 Million grant from the Capital Fund Financing Program (CFFP) awarded to the Meridian Housing Authority.

Today, we dive a little deeper with an interview from Ronald J. Turner Sr., Executive Director of the Meridian Housing Authority.
Highway Village was built in 1939 and does not currently have central heat or air.
Residents also use a clothes line to dry their clothes– The renovations will include a new laundromat.
Watch our full interview below.
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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.

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