Socioeconomic Impact Analysis Study. Disposal of K. I. Sawyer Air Force Base, Michigan.
Abstract
K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base (AFB), Michigan, was one of the bases recommended by the 1993 Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission for closure. The Environmental Impact Statement, Disposal of the AFB analyzes environmental effects of the disposition of the base and its reuses under alternative redevelopment plans. This Socioeconomic Impact Analysis Study addresses the socioeconomic effects of closure and potential reuse of the base. This document is designed to provide assistance to local governments and redevelopment agencies in the development of their reuse plan. The scope of this study includes economic activity, population, housing, public services, public finance, transportation, and utilities. The base contains an airfield; a hospital; and industrial, commercial, residential, and public facilities/recreation areas. If the base is placed in caretaker status and not reused for other purposes, most or all of the "mothballed" facilities would be restricted from access. Security and minimal maintenance activities would be the responsibility of the Operating Location (OL) personnel and would provide only limited employment opportunities on the base. A total of 50 direct jobs would be required to maintain the premises, generating 13 secondary jobs in the region. This closure and caretaker scenario serves as the closure baseline and No-Action Alternative for this study.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA301571
Entities
Organizations
- United States Department of the Air Force