Thursday, Sep. 02, 2010

BRAC by the numbers

Today’s number is 5.

That is the maximum number of stories newly constructed buildings may reach on Main Post as part of Fort Benning’s “lower is better” master plan, said Craig Taylor, director of Public Works. The fifth story must account for the roofline and design features such as tiles, arches, brick, stucco, and moldings.

The five-story height limitation set by the Directorate of Public Works Environmental Division, after consultation with State Historic Preservation Office, protects the view sheds of historic districts that dot Main Post, including the 250-foot jump towers and Lawson Army Airfield. The lower height also ensures the design integrity of the post’s distinctive 1920s and 1930s architecture.

“The building will complement the adjacent historic structures and be aesthetically pleasing,” Taylor said. As new structures, building renovations and road construction appear across the Main Post landscape, it becomes evident that Harmony Church is not the only cantonment experiencing a topographical renaissance.

The construction on Main Post is a part of the garrison’s mission to meet the needs of the more than 120,000 Soldiers, family members, retirees and employees Fort Benning serves today, and the many more to arrive over the next year as the Maneuver Center of Excellence moves the Armor School from Fort Knox to Fort Benning. For more information, call 706-545-3512.