Turning Bases Into Great Places: New Life for Closed Military

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Contents

Introduction . 2

How can this guidebook help your community? . 3

Steps to success5

Forming a Local Redevelopment Authority 7

Getting everyone on board 8

Taking stock of assets and challenges 9

Creating a redevelopment plan for the base16

Involving the public . 17

Incorporating good development practices18

Creating a business plan 22

Implementing the plan 22

Developing design guidelines and zoning consistent with the vision . 22

Investing in infrastructure improvements. 23

Keeping the public involved 23

Conclusion. 25

Case studies:

Baldwin Park, Orlando, FL . 27

Liberty Station, San Diego, CA31

Lowry, Denver, CO . 35

Appendix: Resources . 39

Endnotes 41

Photo Credits 43