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Colorado Springs Regional Joint Land Use Study Briefing
Presenter:
Rob McDonald, Executive Director, Pikes Peak Council of Governments
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Summary:
The Colorado Springs Regional Joint Land Use Study is a community-driven process to consider how the region can plan for a future that ensures successful growth, economic health, and continued military operations for Fort Carson, the U.S. Air Force Academy, Peterson Air Force Base including Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, and Shriever Air Force Base.
The Joint Land Use Study will promote long-term land use compatibility between the installations and surrounding communities; help protect the health and safety of residents and military personnel living or working in and around military installations; and encourage cooperative action among military personnel, local community officials, and citizens.
By fall 2017, the study will produce a strategic plan to preserve military readiness and defense capabilities, while supporting continued community economic development and land uses compatible with military operations. Work over the next two years includes formation of policy and technical committees and various working groups; engaging public discussion; a detailed land use assessment for areas surrounding the five installations; analysis of compatibility challenges within the study area; assessment of regional growth trends around the installations; and recommendations and strategies to promote compatible land use.
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