The Horsham Land Redevelopment Authority (HLRA) recently entered into an Economic Development Conveyance Memorandum of Agreement to purchase parts of the former Willow Grove Naval Air Station–Joint Reserve Base.
“This agreement is a turning point for Horsham Township and the surrounding community,” W. William Whiteside III, HLRA chairman, said. “We’re excited to move forward with a vision that opens a new chapter for Horsham Township. The mixed-use redevelopment of the base will serve as a hub of opportunity and innovation for the region.”
Under the terms of the agreement, approximately 100 of the site’s 862 acres will be transferred to the HLRA in phases over the coming years, and the HLRA will have the opportunity to begin improvements to the property ahead of formal development. The HLRA and Horsham Township have already invested, in preparation for redevelopment, in infrastructure upgrades including transportation systems, utilities, and land use controls.
Environmental clearances are already in progress.
A ceremonial signing event will be held on Sept. 12. The agreement is the first step in transforming the site into a community-focused development.
Horsham Township created HLRA in 2012 with the power to purchase, lease, dispose, acquire, hold and otherwise control land acquired from the federal government and to construct, improve, maintain, lease and perform all other development activities on the property.