Future Land Use
The Framework for the Future sets goals for development and future land uses in Newport News. Its challenges include the following:organize the City's land use plan and zoning regulations to protect residential neighborhoods from incompatible infill development and commercial or industrial intrusions;
- mitigate traffic congestion;
- support neighborhoods with adequate public facilities;
- improve older residential areas in the City and keep them from deteriorating;
- permit the City's employment and commercial centers to expand, function efficiently, and develop without impacting on residential areas;
- protect key sites for economic diversification;
- protect and maintain the Fort Eustis military installation;
- protect the environment;
- protect the reservoir watershed;
- provide parks and recreation;
- improve the quality of life of the City's citizens; and,
- keep the City financially strong and capable of providing quality services.