Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)

Background

A change to the map of Harford County will be occurring with the future changes at Aberdeen Proving Ground. The Army is relocating several research, development and support organizations to Aberdeen Proving Ground. Contractors supporting these organizations will also relocate to that vicinity. The majority will be here by 2010-2012. Substantially more planning for housing, schools, mass transportation and highways, water and sewer systems and recreational facilities will be needed. Costs and revenue sources are unknown. Federal, state, county and citizen organizations are involved in planning now. You need to keep abreast and get involved if you wish to maintain our quality of life and rural character.

Friends of Harford Perspective

Friends of Harford has a member on the BRAC Planning and Advisory Committee (BPAC) and BRAC Land Use Subcommittee. Members also attend other meetings when we can. The excellent opportunity that BRAC has brought to our county must be managed properly with wisdom and in accordance with the County's vision described in the Master Land Use Plan of 2004. It is comforting to hear State and County officials echo this position. Done right, everybody wins.

Published Plans, Reports and Links