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Slices of life and scenes in Richmond

1/2/2020, 6 a.m.
Residents enjoy their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 …

Nancy Ward, left, and her friend and neighbor, Lorraine Cavell, stand in front of their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st St.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Nancy Ward, left, and her friend and neighbor, Lorraine Cavell, stand in front of their new apartment building in the Armstrong Renaissance complex that has replaced Armstrong High School in the 1600 block of North 31st St.

Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while, right, Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived for 35 years in the nearby Creighton Court public housing community are among 37 seniors from Creighton Court who have moved into the newly completed building as part of the first step to redeveloping the public housing complex. The Community Builders of Boston undertook the Armstrong Renaissance development with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.

Photo by Regina H. Boone

Ms. Ward unpacks groceries in her new kitchen, while, right, Ms. Cavell shows off her new living room and bedroom. The two, who had lived for 35 years in the nearby Creighton Court public housing community are among 37 seniors from Creighton Court who have moved into the newly completed building as part of the first step to redeveloping the public housing complex. The Community Builders of Boston undertook the Armstrong Renaissance development with the Richmond Redevelopment and Housing Authority.