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sires expressed in the meetings. This public process resulted in a comprehen- sive plan for Liberty Station that emphasized public use, a pedestrian-oriented environment, and a vibrant mix of uses that would replace the jobs lost when the base dosed. A residents' group called Save Our NTC has kept a watch on the development process. Contentious issues have included objections to the height of some proposed buildings and concerns that the public space is being developed more slowly than the offICes and housing. The development is expected to create 8,000 perma- nent jobs. Room tax from the two hotels is expected to generate $4.8 million annually. Tax revenue from the developed property could bring in $2.4 million a year, including $750,000 annually for low- and moderate-in- come housing.JO<iv The developer is obligated to build $125 million worth of infrastructure improvements, induding sewer, water, electric, cable, phone and storm-drain sy&1.em improvements, new parking areas, and new road and traffic improvements to internal and surrounding streets. Road improvements include new curbed medians, renovated sidewalks, bike lanes, 1111 New housing built in the traditional architectural style of the area. . Without the money to redevelop the base on its own, the city held a competition and awarded the redevelop- ment to a private developer, with the San Diego Redevel- opment Agency as a partner. Redevelopment is estimated to cost $850 million over the first 15 years. and most of the money will come from private financing. As an incen- tive, the city gave the developer 81 acres to develop and sell for homes and offices. The developer holds a 66-year ground lease. owned by the city, on the remainder of the property to develop and lease for commercial uses. . . Liberty Station occupies a prime location near downtown San Diego. 32