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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Three developers compete to redevelop two public housing complexes in Norfolk
A trio of developers showed off their portfolios to Norfolk residents and city officials Wednesday, hoping to land the chance to redevelop two of the city's deteriorating public housing projects. Earlier this year, the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority announced a timeline to submit redevelopment plans to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development by the end of 2025. The process would tear down and replace the public housing complexes, which contain 1,056 units on 55 acres and were built in the 1950s. Construction could begin in 2027, according to a presentation from the housing authority. On Wednesday, three developers — Rhode Island-based Gilbane Development Co., New York's The NHP Foundation, and Georgia-based Paces Preservation Partners — presented their portfolios to the city in hopes of becoming the lead developer for Young and Calvert. The three firms boasted similar qualifications. All have experience redeveloping former public housing into mixed-income and affordable housing developments. All have experience with several types of financing structures. And both potential developers and and housing officials said they advocated for a build-first approach, where vacant units would be redeveloped first so current public housing residents could stay in their units and avoid displacement. Officials hope to avoid a repeat of the redevelopment of nearby Tidewater Gardens, where many residents were displaced and relied on Housing Choice Vouchers to find replacement housing in the region. Those residents and community groups later sued the city and the housing authority, arguing the entities failed to find adequate replacement housing. A 2021 settlement gave displaced residents more opportunities to move back to the redeveloped area. As new buildings opened, some residents moved back but others opted not to. Gilbane officials, who presented first, compared the redevelopment opportunity to Madison Yards, a huge mixed-use development in Madison, Wisconsin, that turned a government building into 270 apartment units, 608,000 square feet of office space, a hotel and more. 'We're very fortunate to be shortlisted for this amazing opportunity,' said Bobvala Tengen, a senior development manager with Gilbane. The NHP Foundation presented its work on the Park Heights master plan, a redevelopment plan for 17 acres of the Park Heights neighborhood in Baltimore. The NHP Foundation Senior Vice Present of Development Mansur Abdul-Malik said the redevelopment was a story of how the neighborhood was rising above disinvestment and a declining reputation. The community will include green buildings with solar panels, public art honoring figures from the nearby Preakness Stakes horse race and opportunities for home ownership, he said. 'We're building a place, a community,' Abdul-Malik said. 'Not just property.' Paces Preservation Partners officials said they would work with residents to help bring their needs to the new development. They showed off another Milwalkee redevelopment, Westlawn Gardens, that brought 958 housing units, a 10,000-sqaure-foot pharmacy and a 12,500-square-foot business incubator space to the city, along with community parks and gardens. 'My commitment to you all today is we will work for the betterment of the people in the city, full stop,' said Steven Bauhan, chief development officer for project partner The Paces Foundation. Norfolk officials have long sought to demolish three public housing complexes in the St. Paul's neighborhood near downtown and replace them with mixed-income housing. City Council members approved a plan in 2018, and began to demolish the 600-unit Tidewater Gardens in 2020. So far, two new apartment buildings are open and construction is ongoing on additional phases. Trevor Metcalfe, 757-222-5345,
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How Mansur Abdul-Malik chose to react, respond to get upper hand after UFC Seattle adversity
SEATTLE – Mansur Abdul-Malik beat Nick Klein with a second-round TKO Saturday on the preliminary card at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Take a look inside the fight with Abdul-Malik, who was the biggest favorite on the card at a massive number of more than 12-2 against the short-notice replacement for Antonio Trocoli. Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Nick Klein Result: Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Nick Klein via TKO (punches) – Round 2, 3:24 Updated records: Abdul-Malik (8-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC), Klein (6-2 MMA, 0-1 UFC) Key stats: Abdul-Malik had to go out of the first round for just the second time; the first time was on DWCS this past August. Abdul-Malik on the fight's key moment 'I definitely wasn't hurt (from the first-round knockdown), but I got knocked off-balance, got knocked off my game, whatever it was. But in that moment, it was a moment of adversity. I had to get myself to where I needed to be, focused on the next round, and got it done.' Abdul-Malik on his 100 percent finish rate 'It absolutely feels good, but then in my mind you have to look at the quality of the finishes. I've had better finishes than that, and I look at inside, what happened leading up to the finish? What were the techniques used? What was the defense? What were the things that I did well? What did I not do well? then the finish comes. So I don't really focus on the finish. I focus on everything in between that. But I'm grateful for another finish. Job well done, Mansur.' Abdul-Malik on what he wants next 'I want to make sure I get better first, and then I want to return. For me, that's not necessarily a lot of time. I get better bi-weekly. I'm a completely different person every two weeks. Every three weeks, I adopt a new personality. So (my time off) could be very, very, very short. I just want to make sure I do things correctly – heal my body and get ready for another weight descent.' To hear more from Abdul-Malik, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 252. Gallery Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Nick Klein at UFC Seattle: Best photos View 21 photos
USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Nick Klein at UFC Seattle: Best photos
Check out the best photos from Mansur Abdul-Malik's second-round TKO win over Nick Klein at UFC Fight Night 252 at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. (Photos by Steven Bisig-Imagn Images; via UFC; MMA Junkie) nick-klein-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email mansur-abdul-malik-ufc-fight-night-252-official-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email nick-klein-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email mansur-abdul-malik-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email mansur-abdul-malik-vs-nick-klein-ufc-fight-night-252-ceremonial-weigh-in-faceoff Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) fights Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) celebrates defeating Nick Klein (blue gloves)… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) celebrates defeating Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email MMA: UFC Fight Night - Seattle - Abdul-Malik vs Klein Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) celebrates defeating Nick Klein (blue gloves)… Feb 22, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Mansur Abdul-Malik (red gloves) celebrates defeating Nick Klein (blue gloves) in the middleweight bout during UFC Fight Night at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images more Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Mansur Abdul-Malik def. Nick Klein, UFC Fight Night 252 Scorecard Share Share this image gallery on Facebook on Twitter via text message via email Be sure to visit the MMA Junkie Instagram page and YouTube channel to discuss this and more content with fans of mixed martial arts.
