Fort McPherson Master Plan

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1 Fort McPherson Master Plan

2 Fort McPherson In 1885, Fort McPherson became the first permanent Army installation in the Southeast. Located on 488 acres in the City of Atlanta halfway between the airport and downtown. Home of: US Army Forces Command US Army Reserve Command US Army Central Command McPherson is being closed under the Base Realignment and Closure Act (BRAC) on September 15, 2011.

3 McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority Jack Sprott is the Executive Director of MILRA Following the announcement of BRAC the affected jurisdiction creates a Local Redevelopment Authority. The purpose is to develop a plan for the property that will foster long-term economic recovery for the community after closure. The LRA is the primary link between the Department of Defense, the installation, the community and Federal and State agencies for all base closure matters.

4 McPherson Implementing LRA Redevelopment Guidelines Guided by market realities and adaptable to changing conditions. Target knowledge-based industries Generate jobs and mixed-income neighborhoods Economically uplift surrounding communities-benefitting residents Enhance community services and promote life-long learning Develop through collaborative processes Honor the history of the site Promote sound environmental and energy efficient concepts Promote green space Coordinate with other regional developments

5 Sustainable Urbanism Evaluates development from environmental, economic and social perspectives. Achieve a unique sense of community and space. Expand the range of transportation, employment and housing options. Equitably distribute the costs and benefits of development. Preserve and enhance natural and cultural resources. Promote public health.

6 Keys to Achieving Sustainable Urbanism Community and stakeholder collaboration in development. Make development decisions predictable, fair, and cost effective. Mix land uses. Use compact building design. Create a range of housing opportunities. Create walkable communities. Preserve open space and natural beauty. Direct development towards existing communities. Provide a variety of transportation choices.

7 Transportation Choices The MARTA stations located at the northeast and southeast corners of the base link the community to Atlanta and the airport.

8 Walkable Community Creating a block structure that lends itself to being more walkable helps connect the community within and to surrounding neighborhoods.

9 Preserve + Restore Open Space Preservation of open space is an amenity for residents, and part of the stormwater strategy for the redevelopment.

10 Mix Land Uses The blend of office residential, research, open space and retail uses give people the option to truly work, live, learn and play in one place.

11 5 miles Downtown Atlanta Georgia Tech Atlanta University Center Georgia State University Oakland City Lakewood / Ft. McPherson Hartsfield / Jackson Atlanta Airport Source: Sasaki, 2008

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13 Development Districts Campbellton Neighborhood Historic District VA Parkway Neighborhood Science & Technology Open Space

14 Science and Technology Center District

15 District Elements Medical Use Collaborative space enables future Primary & Research Towers. Main Street Retail & Research/Office in a walkable environment. Research & Development Flex Facilities Inexpensive space for emerging companies. Build to Suit Office Space for established companies needing easy Airport access.

16 Historic Village District

17 Village Elements Parade Ground Active and passive recreation picnics to polo. Artist Bungalows Café s, B&B, galleries, studios, live/create space. Open Air Market Near MARTA to activate NE corner of space. New Residential Housing Transition Staff Row to existing residential.

18 Veteran s Affairs District

19 Parkway Neighborhood Frontage along 130-acre park and greenspace. Access to trail system and Science Park. Community Center and Pocket Park. Density transitions from active to passive uses.

20 Campbellton Neighborhood Neighborhood School early childhood through 8 th grade. Community Center and Pocket Park with community garden. Grocery Store provides for an underserved area. Neighborhood Commercial quality retail for the neighborhood.

21 Open Space Parade Ground Recreation Center Passive Space Event Space Community Gardens

22 Land Use

23 Master Plan Phase 1

24 Phasing: Demolition

25 Phasing: New Construction (Phase 1)

26 Existing & New Buildings

27 Land Use: Open Space

28 Transportation

29 SUMMARY - COMMERCIAL Office Research Medical VA Amenities Hotel Total Commercial 1,072,000 SF 1,508,379 SF 560,000 SF 75,000 SF 164,000 SF 180,000 SF 3,557,379 SF

30 HOK Proposed Master Plan DISTRICTS A Historic District Preserves and protects historic buildings and structures and allows for compatible reuse/infill B VA District C Employment Center District Provides for a mix of research & development, integrated Main Street retail and office D Residential District Provides for a variety of housing types E Green Space District Provides for a variety of active and passive recreation uses F Mixed Use District Provides for high density residential

31 HOK Proposed Zoning Districts 3 1 Historic Preservation Main Street 3 Neighborhood Commercial 4 Integrated Bio-Medical Research Center 5 Low Density Residential 6 Medium Density Residential High Density Residential 8 Active Recreation Green Space 9 Natural Green Space 6 10 Parade Ground, Special Events Space

32 SUMMARY - RESIDENTIAL Single Family Townhouses Historic Multi-Family Apartments Residential HUD Total Residential 201 Units 229 Units 31 Units 1,040 Units 286 Units 1,787 Units

33 Summary by District Campbellton Neighborhood Acres Science and Technology Acres Open Space Acres Historic Village Acres VA Acres Parkway Neighborhood Acres

34 SF Residential Townhouses Mixed Use Res. Existing Buildings Medical Use Science Park Event Space New School New Grocery Neighborhood Commercial Hotel Conference Parade Ground Open Air Market VA Clinic Streetcar Station Historic Bungalow Housing

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36 For Additional Information Darlene Hawksley Director of Real Estate and Business Engagement