LUDOP project has been designed to identify the highest and best use of approximately 650 acres of developable airport property in three distinct areas, as well as any constraints or obstacles that would hinder development.
Within the context of the plan, GS&P conducted a regional market assessment, a target industry analysis and a supply chain analysis. While considering the future needs of the study area, conceptual plans, sequencing schedules, probable development costs and recommended plans of development were prepared.
The overall goal of this study is to maintain consistency with the proposed Future Airport Layout Plan, the Airport Strategic Business Plan and the Community Plans as adopted by the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission, City of Dayton, Montgomery County and surrounding jurisdictions.
Within the context of the LUDOP, GS&P also conducted an update to the DAY Environmental Inventory to identify potential environmental concerns. The purpose of the inventory was to assist in the preparation of an environmental impact statement by identifying the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) impacts that may need to be addressed. GS&P conducted field analysis, historical records reviews, airport staff and regulatory interviews to determine the potential for airport development to cause environmental impacts that would require NEPA work in several areas including but not limited to the following categories: air quality, energy supplies, natural resources and sustainable design, social impacts and water quality.
Michael Cochrane, P.E., senior vice president, land planning and design, GS&P has stated that the team has conducted a variety of analyses to provide DAY with a suggested development plan that considers a wide range of perspectives including the natural environment, neighbourhood associations, transportation infrastructure, historical considerations and utilities among others.
In addition to work with DAY, GS&P’s Land Planning division was recently awarded Outstanding Plan – Large Jurisdiction by the Kentucky Chapter of the American Planning Association (KAPA).
