Final Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Revitalization of Military Family Housing Keesler AFB, MS
Abstract
This EA addresses the potential environmental consequences to the human and natural environment from the Proposed Action, Alternative 1, Alternative 2, and the No Action Alternative associated with the demolition, construction, and potential privatization of MFH at Keesler AFB, MS. The Proposed Action is for the Air Force, through the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) and military construction (MILCON) processes, to demolish 1,588 houses, construct 1,067 houses, and then potentially privatize all housing units (1,067 end-state units) and associated infrastructure and utilities by conveying them to a private real estate development and property management company. The developer may then construct several improvements such as recreational and storage areas. Project duration would be as few as five years; the first two to three years would involve O&M and MILCON demolition and construction of housing units, the next three to 10 years potential construction of improvements by a private developer. Alternative 1 is similar in all respects to the Proposed Action, except the Air Force would proceed with O&M demolition of 710 units and then convey the remaining 878 units and associated infrastructure to the developer. The developer would then demolish the remaining units and construct new housing and improvements; both housing unit and improvement construction would occur over a four- to 10-year period. Alternative 2, a maximum development scenario, is similar to Alternative 1 except the developer would construct 1,225 new units. Under all alternatives, if privatized, the land supporting the final housing units would be leased to the developer for a period of 50 years. The developer would own all housing units and associated infrastructure. Under the No Action Alternative, the Air Force would continue with the previously approved O&M project and demolish 710 units, would likely renovate the remaining 878 units, and would construct 185 units.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 2006
- Accession Number
- ADA634733
Entities
People
- Army Sands
- Becky Garrison
- Catherine Brandenburg
- Dave Robau
- Henry Mclaurine
- Kevin D. Akstulewicz
- Luis Alberto Diaz Jr
- Mike Nation
- Sherri Baker-littman
- W. J. Mckee
Organizations
- Leidos