Paper Session III-B - Cape Canaveral Spaceport Commercialization Land Use Planning Efforts

As the federal government moves into the commercialization of space, the Kennedy Space Center and the Cape Canaveral Air Station must together examine the historic land use and plan for the best use of both pieces of real estate to establish the future of a united Cape Canaveral Spaceport. In addition, the federal entities must involve the State of Florida, through Spaceport Florida Authority, in the decision making which has long-term effects on Florida\u27s economic development. This paper explores the ongoing joint planning within the local National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Air Force (AF), and Spaceport Florida Authority (SFA) for current land use development. Specific new land development, including a public access commerce park and a secured hazardous commercial processing area, as well as redevelopment schemes for the existing industrial and South Gate areas, will be explored. In addition, several public outreach initiatives will be addressed. Finally, challenges facing the land use of the federal property will be approached, including collaboration and cooperation opportunities, dealing with the rules restricting federal decisions, as well as infrastructure reinvestment options