Download or read book The Effects of Military Base Closures on Local Communities A Short Term Perspective written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amid the decline in defense spending following the end of the Cold War, military base closures have prompted some of the most vocal public concerns. Public expectations of the impact often verge on the apocalyptic, and economic forecasts of the local effects seem to bolster such fears. While many studies have been done on the closure and revitalization process, little new work has been done on the immediate economic impacts of base closures since the wave of closures after the Vietnam War. This study examined the experience of the communities surrounding three of the largest bases closed in California since 1988. The bases were selected due to their large presence in the local community and to the fact that the communities were sufficiently isolated geographically that the effects could be expected to be both severe and measurable. The study used a case-study approach to examine the impact on nearby communities of three base closures: George Air Force Base (AFB), located in San Bernardino County, which closed in December 1992; Fort Ord, located in Monterey County, which closed in September 1994; Castle Air Force Base, located in Merced County, which was slated for closure in 1995 and from which 65 percent of its uniformed personnel had been vacated by October 1994. To assess the impact of base closures on local communities, the study used nine measures-two centering on changes in population, four on changes in employment, and three on changes in the housing market. The study investigated how the closures impacted the size of the total population in nearby communities and the size of those communities' school enrollments. It looked at the size of neighboring communities' labor forces, their unemployment rates, their taxable retail sales, and their municipal revenues.
Download or read book The Effects of Military Base Closures on Local Communities written by Michael Dardia and published by RAND Corporation. This book was released on 1996 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An analysis of the economic and social effects of defense downsizing.
Download or read book Military Base Closures written by and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Base Closures written by U S Government Accountability Office (G and published by BiblioGov. This book was released on 2013-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This testimony reviews the progress of the Department of Defense's (DOD) base realignments and closures (BRAC) in 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995 and the implementation of the BRAC Commissions' recommendations. Although some communities surrounding closed base areas are faring better than others, most are recovering from the initial economic impact of base closures. The short-term impact can be very traumatic for BRAC-affected communities, but the long-term economic recovery of communities depends on several factors, including the strength of the national and regional economies and successful redevelopment of base property. Key economic indicators show that the majority of communities surrounding closed bases are faring well economically in relation to U.S. unemployment rates and show some improvement since the time closures began in 1988. Implementation of BRAC recommendations is essentially completed, but title to only 41 percent of unneeded base property has been transferred. As of August 20, 2001, DOD reported that it has essentially implemented all of the BRAC Commission's 451 recommendations. Although DOD has made progress and established numerous initiatives to expedite cleanup, many cleanup activities remain. Cleaning up environmental contamination on BRAC-affected installations has proven to be costly and challenging for DOD and can delay the transfer of the title of property to other users. DOD expects to continue its environmental efforts well beyond fiscal year 2001, the final year of the base closure implementation authority.
Download or read book The Effects of Military Base Closures on Local Communities written by Kerry W. Chandler and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Financial Impacts of Military Base Closures on Local Community Property Values written by David L. Joyner and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The dissertation explores the financial ramifications of US military base closure on local community real estate property values. The dissertation examines an area that has not received sufficient research. Previous works on military base closure by Bradshaw, Kroll, Corley, Kirshenbaum and Harlan (1995); Dardia, McCarty, Malkin, and Vernez, (1996); Hooker and Knetter (2001) and Krizan (1998) examine more generalized economic factors such as employment and macroeconomic activity. More recent published dissertation work by authors Hall (1998) and Poppert (2002) have provided interesting explanatory hypotheses to assist municipal and state leaders in crafting working plans to assist communities where base closure occurs. This dissertation intends to look into the effects on real estate property values in the wake of military base closures. The dissertation expands the study of base closure effects into a relatively new area on the fluctuation of real estate property values. An enhanced understanding of how military base closures affect real estate values will have implications for real estate investors, developers, city and county government planners, and budget directors from local school districts to state government.
Download or read book Military Bases written by David R. Warren and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1998-12 with total page 66 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Focuses on lessons learned from four rounds of base realignments and closures (BRACs) held in 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995. Addresses the applicability of these lessons to future BRACs as related to savings, costs, and economic impact; legislative actions needed to authorize future BRAC rounds; and what improvements would be needed in the Department of Defense's process for identifying bases for realignment and closure. Charts and tables.
Download or read book Complete Guide to Military Base Closures and Brac written by U. S. Military and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-28 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reports included in this complete guide to military base closures and BRAC:1. Community Guide to Base Reuse - One: Roles in Base Reuse - Assuming Responsibility * Two: Reuse Overview - Understanding the Process * Three: Local Redevelopment Authorities - Organizing for Success * Four: The Base Redevelopment Plan - Charting a Course for Economic Recovery * Five: Implementation - Working for a Sustainable Reuse2. Changes at Military Bases - A Community Planning Challenge3. Marketing Strategies for Base Reuse4. Guidebook on Military Base Reuse and Homeless Assistance - Section 1: Introduction, Section 2: Overview of the Base Redevelopment Process, Section 3: The Consolidated Plan and the Continuum of Care, Section 4: The Redevelopment Plan and the Homeless Assistance Submission, Section 5: HUD's Review, Section 6: Model Base Reuse Plans5. Converting Military Airfields to Civil Airports - The Military Airfield Conversion Opportunity, Guidelines to Airfield Conversion, Acquiring a Former Military Airfield, Seeking Federal Funding Availability6. Base Redevelopment Planning for BRAC Sites - Section 1 - Overview of Base Redevelopment Planning, Section 2 - Base Redevelopment Planning Process, Section 3 - Surplus Property Determination, Section 4 - Preparation of Base Redevelopment Plan, Section 5 - Outreach to State and Local Government, Non-profits, and Homeless Assistance Providers, Section 6 - Refinement of Base Redevelopment Plan, Section 7 - Beyond Base Redevelopment PlanningThe Department of Defense (DoD) has been closing military bases and assisting Defense-impacted communities through its Defense Economic Adjustment Program for more than 35 years. Over this period of time, experience has shown that the primary responses to a closure must be community-based. This describes the roles of community leaders, State leaders, Federal officials, and other resources. The role of community leaders-where economic adjustment efforts begin and end-is described in terms of the three components of economic adjustment: the community, local businesses, and workers. The roles of State and Federal officials are briefly summarized. A detailed listing of the various resources available to your community can be found in the Appendix. The economic and social fabric of a community is tested when a closure action is announced. What does this decision mean? How will jobs be impacted? Is there any way to avoid the closure? The closure and reuse process is disruptive, but the experience of most communities is that the net result is economically beneficial in the long run.The base reuse process consists of a series of activities involving both the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) and the Military Department. These activities are required by both laws and regulations. An LRA must be aware of this general process to effectively respond to the closure and to move the community toward economic recovery. The overall reuse and disposal process ("reuse process") consists of three phases: base-wide reuse planning; disposal and reuse decision making; and decision implementation. This Section provides a brief overview of the reuse process, including information on transitional impacts to the community as the base is converted from military to civilian use.
Download or read book The Political Economy of Military Base Closure written by Richard D. Suttie and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Military Base Closures written by Barry W. Holman and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This testimony reviews the progress of the Department of Defense's (DOD) base realignments and closures (BRAC) in 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995 and the implementation of the BRAC Commissions' recommendations. Although some communities surrounding closed base areas are faring better than others, most are recovering from the initial economic impact of base closures. The short-term impact can be very traumatic for BRAC-affected communities, but the long-term economic recovery of communities depends on several factors, including the strength of the national and regional economies and successful redevelopment of base property. Key economic indicators show that the majority of communities surrounding closed bases are faring well economically in relation to U.S. unemployment rates and show some improvement since the time closures began in 1988. Implementation of BRAC recommendations is essentially completed, but title to only 41 percent of unneeded base property has been transferred. As of August 20, 2001, DOD reported that it has essentially implemented all of the BRAC Commission's 451 recommendations. Although DOD has made progress and established numerous initiatives to expedite cleanup, many cleanup activities remain. Cleaning up environmental contamination on BRAC-affected installations has proven to be costly and challenging for DOD and can delay the transfer of the title of property to other users. DOD expects to continue its environmental efforts well beyond fiscal year 2001, the final year of the base closure implementation authority.
Download or read book Economic Base Changes in Counties Impacted by Military Base Closures written by Andrea D. Moore and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fear of long-term detrimental economic and social impacts and uncertainty of recovery are common community reactions to news of impending economic shock such as closure of a local military base. Driven by economic base theory, this study examines the pre- and post-closure changes to and the relationships between export and residentiary employment within the US counties affected by the 1995 and 2005 Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) closures. Analysis of changes in the overall economic base composition of impacted counties has been little addressed within existing base closure research, especially for the most recent 1995 and 2005 BRAC rounds. Using county-level industry employment data from 1990, 2000, 2010, and 2014, multipliers calculated using OLS regression models provide details as to the relationships between basic and non-basic industry sectors in affected counties over time, examining both rounds separately. A shift-share analysis on select locations examines changes on the local level in greater detail. The absence of any similar economic base changes between two BRAC rounds refutes the notion that communities affected by military base closure should expect the same impacts. Multipliers are varied when comparing the study areas for the 1995 and 2005 BRAC closure rounds, suggesting that local factors have an influence on those economic base changes. Shift-share results reinforce the impact of local competitive factors, which include location and efforts of the local planners and community. As supported by previous research on military base closures, post-closure redevelopment and recovery will depend on the unique local situations.
Download or read book Military Base Closure written by David S. Sorenson and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2006-11-30 with total page 217 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Between 1988 and 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission closed down 97 bases and realigned over 350 other bases. A hot button topic in the military field, base-closings is an important issue that affects not only soldiers, but ordinary citizens as well. Due to their massive economic significance for local and regional communities, military bases impact thousands of people, and thus encompass various political interests between local, state, and national levels. This reference work investigates the politics and key political figures involved in base-closing decisions, and considers various reasons why bases have been and continue to be closed down. An overview of the U.S. military base infrastructure as well as primary documents is included to help students understand the BRAC Commission process between 1988-2005. The book also analyzes the closure of overseas bases outside of the BRAC process. Ideal for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, this comprehensive handbook is the only complete reference guide to military base closings. Between 1988 and 1995, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission closed down 97 bases and realigned over 350 other bases. A hot button topic in the military field, base-closings is an important issue that affects not only soldiers, but ordinary citizens as well. Due to their massive economic significance for local and regional communities, military bases impact thousands of people, and thus encompass various political interests between local, state, and national levels. This reference work investigates the politics and key political figures involved in base-closing decisions, and considers various reasons why bases have been and continue to be closed down. An overview of the U.S. military base infrastructure as well as primary documents are included to help students understand the BRAC Commission process between 1988-2005. Ideal for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students, this comprehensive handbook is the only complete reference guide to military base closings.
Download or read book Uncertainties in Developing a Peace Economy written by Noam Lindenboim and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Impact of Military Base Closures Upon the Local Community written by David Ronald Czop and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Base Closure Impacts and the General Effects of Military Installations on Local Private Employment written by Patrick Eugene Poppert and published by . This book was released on 2001-12-01 with total page 157 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study explores general effects of military installations on local employment, and the special case of Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC). A partial adjustment construct is used. Both random and fixed effects specifications of the disturbance term are evaluated. The analysis also includes levels and changes forms of the model. Defense personnel changes are decomposed into positive, negative, and BRAC related components, then examined for asymmetrical effects attributable to the public goods and community infrastructure vacuum brought about through installation downsizing. Economic assistance, and facilities reutilization in BRAC communities are also considered, as are the elasticities of defense employment multipliers with respect to industry specialization and military vs. civilian workforce composition. Instrumental variable techniques are employed. A novel panel data set incorporating 21 years of county level data allows comprehensive examination of defense related employment trends across all 50 states. The collection of sub-county defense personnel figures addresses a shortcoming of other county- level impact studies, which reconcile community employment changes against base closure personnel losses, without consideration of personnel dynamics at other military installations within the same county. There is evidence of asymmetrical relationships between military personnel level changes, and local community employment. While this supports the proposition of favorable effects through reutilization of public and community infrastructure, economic assistance and the practice of outsourcing defense support functions are also identified as contributors to this condition. Results also suggest regional industry specialization and workforce composition have little influence on the effect of local defense employment changes.
Download or read book Community Guide to Base Reuse written by U. S. Military and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2018-11-24 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Department of Defense (DoD) has been closing military bases and assisting Defense-impacted communities through its Defense Economic Adjustment Program for more than 35 years. Over this period of time, experience has shown that the primary responses to a closure must be community-based. This describes the roles of community leaders, State leaders, Federal officials, and other resources. The role of community leaders-where economic adjustment efforts begin and end-is described in terms of the three components of economic adjustment: the community, local businesses, and workers. The roles of State and Federal officials are briefly summarized. A detailed listing of the various resources available to your community can be found in the Appendix. The economic and social fabric of a community is tested when a closure action is announced. What does this decision mean? How will jobs be impacted? Is there any way to avoid the closure? The closure and reuse process is disruptive, but the experience of most communities is that the net result is economically beneficial in the long run.The base reuse process consists of a series of activities involving both the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA) and the Military Department. These activities are required by both laws and regulations. An LRA must be aware of this general process to effectively respond to the closure and to move the community toward economic recovery. The overall reuse and disposal process ("reuse process") consists of three phases: base-wide reuse planning; disposal and reuse decision making; and decision implementation. This Section provides a brief overview of the reuse process, including information on transitional impacts to the community as the base is converted from military to civilian use. The process is explained in further detail in the DoD Base Reuse Implementation Manual, available from the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Economic Security.
Download or read book The Economic Impact of Base Realignment and Closure on Local Communities written by Mark Collins and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission, known as the BRAC Commission, is a venue for the United States to reduce the number of military installations in order to become more efficient while maintaining effectiveness. While national security is at the epicenter of this nonpartisan, independent process, there can be adverse affects to local communities when their military installations are realigned or closed. The economic impact on local communities is a factor when considering which installations are to be closed or realigned. However, the BRAC Commission gives priority to their four military value criteria over the four other criteria, including economic impact on the existing community. Most communities are able to recover from base closings but their progress varies. Using data and reports from the United States Government Accountability Office, this study examines the factors that contribute to increasing civilian jobs in communities that have lost jobs due to major base closings and realignments in 1988, 1991, 1993, and 1995.
