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<br />1111 <br /> <br />local governments, community members, <br />and others can use the guidebook to pursue <br />base reuse that: <br /> <br />. Creates vibrant neighborhoods; <br />. Brings amenities to residents and the surroundinfJ <br />neighborhoods; <br />. Provides a balanced mix of jobs and housing; <br />· Capitalizes on historic, cu!turat and naturat assets; <br />. Protects environmental resources; and <br />_Is embraced by the community. <br /> <br />One of the key 90315 of base redevelopment is to <br />reptace the jobs fast when the base closes. The smart <br />growth practices described in Ihis guidebook create <br />places with lasting L"Conomic value: <br /> <br />. Places that anract businp.sses and skilled workers <br />because they offer amenities. tr<lnsportation options, <br />convenience, and character. <br /> <br />. Places that have walkablc neighborhoods where <br />residents and visitors can live, work, shop, eat, and <br />socialize. <br /> <br />· Pbces where children can walk 10 school and older <br />residents can more easily access stores and services. <br /> <br />. Places that make the most of their natural assets, <br />support their cultural resourccs, and honor their local <br />history. <br /> <br />Communities thnt preserve nnd market their unique <br /><Jno distinctive aspects distinguish themsefves from <br />surrounding arcas and become rnore cconomically <br />competitive. In the 2005 Emerging Trends in Real <br />EstatfPJ report, real estate experts conduded that <br />"revived districts that can offer a strong sense of place <br /> <br />experience increased market demand_ These visionary <br />projects can change the fortunes of neighborhoods and <br />entire Cities. "; Mnny redeveloped bases have preserved <br />their character and sense of place and reaped the <br />economic benefits. The historic brick buildings of the <br />Watertown Arsenal just outside Boston lure businesses. <br />The natural areas, unmatched views, and historic <br />buildings of the Presidio in San Francisco altracted <br />filmmaker George lucns to move his multimedia <br />company there, building a new $350 million complex, <br />paying $5.6million in annual rent, and bringing with <br />him 1,500 well-paid employees, many of whom will <br />now live and spend money in the area_ <br /> <br />The practices described in this guidebook also can <br />save communities money by placing jobs, homes, and <br />services closer together. Studies have shown that it costs <br />less to provide sewer, wate'~ and transportJtion infrastruc <br />ture; tmnspOlt school children; and deliver emergency <br />services in better planned, more compact areas.i; <br /> <br />These strategies are good for the environment and <br />public health too. Wtth destinations closer together in <br />a walkable neighborhood, people can choose whether <br />to walk, bike, take transit, or drive. Having these op- <br />tions means less air pollution from cars and trucks, as <br />well as less traffic on the roads. in addition, compact, <br />well plnnned development resurts in less paved area <br />per capita because it has smaller-scale parking lots and <br />roads. Because runoff from paved surfaces is a major <br />source of water pollution, reducing the amount of <br />paved area per capita helps protect water quality. <br /> <br /> <br />The Presidio's dramatic location and historic buildings make it attractive to residents and businesses. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br />