Moffett Field was once a major Naval Aviation facility, but it has been phased out with cutbacks in the military. It now seems that NASA Ames will soon meet its end too, although there are no firm plans yet. Parklike settings were once though necessary for high tech work. It is surprising how a seemingly fully-developed and stable small city like Mountain View is subject too so much change, with major government facilities closing and major companies like Sun and Adobe relocating. While upsetting, there is every likelihood that the major voids left by departures will ultimately be filled handsomely.
Mountain View is prime turf in Silicon Valley, and the location is valuable to many.
Of course, figuring out how to rework a facility like Moffett may take a decade or two of heated debate. View Tour home page.