Finding the right reuse solution
Army, Navy, Marine and Air Force installations are scattered throughout the country in cities large and small. They vary significantly in size, resources, development potential and market context. These bases’ adaptability to new uses also varies widely, as do the scope, cost and restrictions associated with their remediation and reuse.

Local governments, planners and developers consider numerous issues when planning for base reuse. Questions include:

• Which facilities have potential for civilian reuse?
• Which should be demolished?
• What are the market feasibilities of various solutions?
• How can the base-reuse vision be implemented?
• What community improvements should the public and/or private sectors make?
• How should stakeholders view the new development and related business plans?

When determining how a military installation can be reused, it helps to consider general issues. These can include how to reconnect the base with the surrounding community, environmental constraints, sustainability and the condition of the base’s buildings, utilities and infrastructure. The local market, economy and demographics also warrant careful evaluation. It is important to understand the potential and demands of each land use. Integral to the process is a diligent regionaland localmarket evaluation.

After these issues are considered, the major steps for the initial reuse plan include:

• Site investigation
• Market analysis
• Creation of planning-and-development team
• Public-involvement plan
• Action plan
• Alternative consideration
• Alternative selection and refinement

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