As part of a team with AECOM, HR&A Advisors, and Rutgers University, our professionals supervised the preparation of a Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) for Naval Weapons Station Earle in Monmouth County.

The JLUS is a cooperative land use planning effort between the affected local governments and the military base, including representatives of Monmouth County, base municipalities (Colts Neck, Howell, Middletown, Tinton Falls, and Wall), Military Influence Area municipalities (Atlantic Highlands, Highlands, Eatontown, Farmingdale, Freehold Township, Keansburg, Neptune, and Ocean), and NWS Earle.

The JLUS process worked with stakeholders to ensure a harmonious existence, minimizing operational effects on neighboring jurisdictions and encroachment of the civilian community within a military influence area to avoid any impact to the continued operational utility of the military installation or public health, safety, and welfare. Also involved researching potential to enhance economic growth related to the needs of the military base, its employees, and residents.