Eielson AFB
Abstract
Fairbanks North Star Borough seeks to identify and understand the community gaps that exist in the region and the ability to address and respond to those gaps as a result of the anticipated increase in personnel at Eielson AFB and associated economic expansion in the region from the bed down of F-35s at Eielson AFB. Eielson AFB is located in the Fairbanks North Star Borough. The Air Force plans to bed down two squadrons of F-35 aircraft, resulting in the increase of 1,563 military and civilian personnel at Eielson AFB, and 1,202 family members accompanying the new military personnel. The first squadron of F-35s would arrive by the end of 2019. The primary goal of this project is to prepare a Growth Management Plan. The objectives of the Growth Management Plan are to: 1. Identify and assess existing conditions. 2. Determine future needs of an increased military population. 3. Develop short term and long term priorities and potential funding sources to accommodate this growth. 4. Develop planning, coordination and implementation strategies that help achieve the long term strategic goals of the stakeholders during this period of growth and change. 5. Maintain a central point of coordination for all major stakeholders who are impacted by the expansion of Eielson AFB. 6. Establish a clear set of action steps to local communities about managing future growth and demands for services. The Growth Management Plan will guide the investment and provision of necessary off-base public services, facilities and infrastructure to support the expanded mission and growth at Eielson AFB.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- Sep 18, 2017
- Source ID
- HQ00051610191
Entities
People
- Jeff Stepp
Organizations
- Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
- Office of the Secretary of Defense