Designs are being developed for these facilities. It is not a tax supported organization and the only revenue comes from the sale of property. It is important to remember that Base Closure is usually not as bad as it originally seemed and will even result in improved community and jobs for the area. The entire process of Base Closures has changed since the first round in l988. The Clinton administration was very sensitive to the impact of Base Closure on communities and this has resulted in a less burdensome process.
Communities now receive the property, rather than being required to purchase it.
A very interesting question and answer session followed Mr. Boese's talk. The new Town Center will be built at Wheeler and Otis Streets. Otis will be expanded. Lee Road will be improved from 56 th Street to 59 th Street, then later from 59 th Street to 71 st Street. The State will improve Pendleton Pike from 465 to McCordsville.