The Virginian-Pilot
                             THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Tuesday, September 5, 1995             TAG: 9508310019
SECTION: FRONT                    PAGE: A12  EDITION: FINAL 
TYPE: Letter 
                                             LENGTH: Short :   26 lines

PRAISE FOR DIGGS TOWN

As I read the article ``Public housing on the block,'' I was amazed at the remarks of the single mother of seven and her idea of what has been done to Diggs Town. I emphatically disagree with her. The community is beautiful. Now it looks as if people live there. It gives them a sense of value. It has the appearance of a neighborhood instead of a ghetto.

I get a thrill and a sense of pride every time I'm there. It's a good feeling. The place is outstanding. I'm not afraid to go there now.

I say ``Hats off'' to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority for a job well-done. Whoever designed it needs a medal. I sincerely wish all of the other projects could have the same renovations. NRHA has my highest praise.

MARY Q. SAUNDERS

Norfolk, Aug. 23, 1995 by CNB