Base Closure and Property Reuse
Abstract
Military base closures are often viewed as a serious threat to a region's local economy. Defense base closings can also offer an unprecedented opportunity to restore the economic health of the community, prompt new industrial development, provide improved public services, and encourage long term economic growth. The purpose of this research is to examine the Base Closure steps and develop a model for the Property Reutilization of the military installations. This study will investigate the political economy of the military base closure: the federal and local public policy process and how it impacts the economic efficiency of public resource allocation. This study will describe a surplus base facility that represented the largest single block of land to become available to a community for many years. Few communities have the opportunity to plan properly the use of large contiguous land parcels, which can thereby, influence and stimulate the community's potential development. The methodology of this paper is descriptive. This paper is based on research data obtained by a comprehensive review of literature and through personal interviews and Department of Defense Officials. Additional data obtained came from the use of the Internet and the Air University Library. This study will highlight a major facility and land use principles involved in the Base Closure and Reuse of a former military. Nevertheless, the final responsibility for land use planning and for securing the optimum use of the former base facilities to serve local needs and objectives still rests fully with the local community leadership itself.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1999
- Accession Number
- ADA397275
Entities
People
- Donald P. Lauzon
Organizations
- Air Command and Staff College