Keesler AFB Joint Land Use Study

In an effort to reduce potential conflict between Keesler Air Force Base and surrounding communities, a joint land use study launches tonight in D’Iberville.
It’s a chance for residents to voice their opinions and be a part of the changes that could come within the communities.
In Harrison County, there are two military bases and both have the potential to grow and make an impact in the surrounding neighborhoods. The Gulf Regional Planning Commission wants you to be a part of that growth. Mike Hrapla, vice president of Matrix Design Group, said, “All these things affect the quality of life for all the citizens and so trying to kind of balance that out and look at that asset, that military installation and the value that it has, just like you would trying to bring an industry, a Toyota factory or whatever to your community for jobs and economic security.”
Another public workshop for residents around Keesler Air Force Base will be on Thursday at the Biloxi Community Development Building.
Seabee Base workshops will be August 29th at the Woolmarket Community Center and August 30th at the Westside Community Center in Gulfport.