Public input requested on Joint Land Use Study with Redstone Arsenal
Published on October 24, 2017
Huntsville area residents are invited to the first public workshop regarding compatibility planning around Redstone Arsenal
The City of Huntsville is hosting the first public workshop for the Redstone Arsenal Joint Land Use Study on October 30, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center. This workshop will include a presentation with an overview of what a JLUS is, how the public can get involved, and how the process will provide communities information and tools to assist with future land use decisions around Redstone Arsenal. An overview of the operations that occur at Redstone Arsenal will also be presented.
The meeting will conclude with an interactive audience participation exercise where attendees can give input on compatibility issues they would like to see addressed in the JLUS.
What is JLUS?
The City of Huntsville, in cooperation with the City of Madison; Town of Triana; Counties of Madison, Marshall, and Morgan; Redstone Arsenal; and other agencies and organizations in the region, is preparing a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) to address compatible land use planning and sustainability between Redstone Arsenal and the neighboring communities.
The primary objective of the JLUS is to reduce current and potential conflicts between Redstone Arsenal and surrounding communities while accommodating new growth and
economic development, sustaining economic vitality, protecting public health and safety, and sustaining the operational missions of Redstone Arsenal.
The JLUS will assess 25 compatibility factors, identify existing and potential issues, and develop strategies to address the issues. The compatibility factors include, but are not limited to:
• Airspace
• Coordination and Communication
• Frequency Spectrum Capacity
• Land Use
• Noise
• Safety Zones
In order to develop a study and recommendations that are responsive to local needs, input from the community is essential. The public is encouraged to attend the open forum on Oct. 30 to share their thoughts and ideas.
