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<br />. <br /> <br /> <br />The Glen, formerly Glenview Naval Air Station in Illinois, brings housing, shopping, and entertainment within walking distance <br />of residents. <br /> <br />Steps to success <br /> <br />. Base redevelopment presents a unique opportunity for communities. As other base reuse pub- <br />lications emphasize, leadership and early action in developing a reuse plan are essential. Every <br />community facing a base closure or realignment has to consider its individual circumstances, <br />values, and needs. local economic and market conditions, the extent of environmental contami- <br />nation, the future owner(s) of the property, and the amount of land available to the community <br />will influence the pace, type, and viability of redevelopment. To manage the reuse of the former <br />installation, communities must understand the federal government's process for detennining <br />how to "dispose" of a closed military property. The community also must understand the local <br />demand for office space, housing, retail, and other forms of commercial development, as well as <br />for recreation and green space. Armed with this information, the community can start planning <br />for a new future. Communities that have successfully redeveloped former bases into thriving <br />neighborhoods have found that the steps described below were critical to their success. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />111111 <br /> <br />5 <br />