2006 CPEO Installation Reuse Forum Archive

From: Lenny Siegel <lsiegel@cpeo.org>
Date: 7 Jul 2006 08:13:03 -0000
Reply: cpeo-irf
Subject: [CPEO-IRF] New EPA BRAC Guidebook
 
NOW Available -- EPA's Turning Bases into Great Places: New Life for Closed Military Facilities
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/military.htm


As a result of the latest round of the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) process, communities across the country are planning for the reuse or partial reuse of military installations. To assist communities in establishing a strong foundation for this planning, EPA created this new guidebook, Turning Bases into Great Places: New Life for Closed Military Facilities.

The Guidebook focuses on steps to create a reuse plan -- and ultimately
development -- that:
-  creates vibrant neighborhoods;
-  brings amenities to residents and the surrounding neighborhoods;
-  provides a balanced mix of jobs and housing;
-  capitalizes on historic, cultural, and natural assets;
-  protects environmental resources; and
-  is embraced by the community.

While the focus of the Guidebook is on the redevelopment of closed or downsized bases, the planning principles and examples can also be applied to those communities with expanding installations. By developing in a way that maximizes existing resources, provides people with a variety of housing and transportation choices, and creates amenities for the entire region, development and redevelopment can benefit the community, economy, and the environment. To learn more or download an electronic copy, visit:
http://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/military.htm


To order your free hard copy, contact EPA's National Service Center for Environmental Publications at 800-490-9198 or email ncepimal@one.net and request EPA publication 231-R-06-002.





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Lenny Siegel
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