In Our Communities

July 8, 2019

The Fort Lawton Redevelopment Plan is ready for review by DOD and the Department of Housing and Urban Development following finalized legislation to move forward with the affordable housing project, the Queen Anne News reported. Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan formally approved the plan that would create 237 affordable housing units for rent and homeownership on a portion of the decommissioned Fort Lawton Army Reserve Center…
The first phase of the Air Force Reserve Command consolidated mission complex at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., is complete, 41 WGMT reported. The project started with a 2012 ground-breaking to consolidate the command’s current use of 9 buildings across the base. “This complex will bring command staff together in one location which hasn’t happened since 1953,” Air Force Reserve Command Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee said…
Layton City, Utah, is seeking qualified firms to prepare a comprehensive Compatible Use Plan (CUP) for Hill Air Force Base in northern Utah. Layton City also requests in conjunction with its RFP, consideration of a CUP planning grant from the Office of Economic Adjustment. Interested parties wishing to bid must be submit a complete response to Layton City by 5 p.m., July 26.  View the complete scope and RFP here
The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) seeks an experienced international business development professional to assist Virginia-based defense-related companies in generating international sales. This role will work with a broad range of companies from Virginia’s defense industry as they grow their export sales. The application deadline is July 17 and candidates can find more information here.
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