Governor McDonnell visits Fort Monroe Reuse PlanFort Monroe Reuse Plan, adopted August, 2008 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What's NewJob OpeningsSummer FunNews
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What will happen in the future?Do you want to live at Fort Monroe? On September 15, 2011 the Fort Monroe Authority, a political sub-division of the Commonwealth of Virginia, will assume management responsibility for Fort Monroe at Old Point Comfort and operate the 565-acre site for the benefit of the state and its citizens.The Authority will be responsible for the preservation, renovation and/or redevelopment of nearly 2 million square feet of existing buildings, facilities, grounds and features that make up the National Historic Landmark District. The Authority will serve as the "Master Developer" of Fort Monroe, contracting with third party service providers, developers and operators to assist in transforming an active military base into a vibrant small city. The Commonwealth will retain title to all property, and will execute short term and then long term leases in a program that will begin in 2011. The adaptive reuse of historic property offers the advantage of national and state preservation tax credits for long-term lease agreements of 50 years or more. The Fort Monroe Authority is also evaluating potential private sector partnerships for construction of a mixed use neighborhood in the North Gate section of Fort Monroe. An overview of each of the management zones in the official Reuse Plan approved in 2008 can be found here. Educational and recreational programs for the public will be an important part of Fort Monroe's future use, plans call for a visitor's center, organized educational and recreational programs, continuation of the 332 slip marina, and access to the three miles of beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. Nearly 40% of the site will be reserved for public enjoyment. |
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