Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (JLUS)

Abstract

This Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) is a community-driven, cooperative and strategic planning process among the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, surrounding communities, Federal agencies, State agencies and other interested parties to: ? seek ways to reduce traffic congestion and transportation-safety issues impacting the Town of Kittery, the shipyard, and the surrounding region overall; ? promote community development that is supportive of and compatible with military training, testing, and operational missions, is capable of mitigating negative impacts of the installation’s adjacency to the town, and that is compatible with the town’s Comprehensive Plans along with the Shipyard’s long-term needs and operational missions; ? seek ways to reduce operational impacts of the shipyard on adjacent lands, residential neighbors, local waterways, town services, and businesses and residents; ? increase public awareness of the military mission and contribution to the regional economy; and ? protect and preserve military readiness and defense capabilities while supporting symbiotic community economic stability and success.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 04, 2020
Source ID
HQ00051810053

Entities

People

  • Patricia Moore

Organizations

  • Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation
  • Office of the Secretary of Defense

Tags

Readers

  • Defense Technology Research and Development.
  • Military Engineering.
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.