Welcome to the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority
Old Point Comfort is home to the Fort Monroe Historic National Landmark District. It is located on a barrier spit at Hampton Roads Harbor and the southern end of Chesapeake Bay where the Old Point Comfort lighthouse has been welcoming ships since 1802.
The 570 acre site includes the largest stone fort ever built by the United States. It consists of seven fronts and covers approximately 63 acres of ground and is surrounded by a water filled moat.
The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority is the official "Local Development Authority" recognized by the Department of Defense. Fort Monroe FADA is a political subdivision of the state. FMFADA will receive the property for the Commonwealth of Virginia because it is slated for closure by the U.S. Army under the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Commission of 2005.
FMFADA
Letter from the Chair, Commissioners, Advisory Group, Executive Director, Consultants, Archives |
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Community
Directions, Yacht Club, Marina, Casemate Museum, Religious Services |
Business
Fort Monroe Planning, Meeting Schedule, Historic Landmarks and BRAC |
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Leisure
Aquatics, Bowling, Outdoor Recreation and tourism information |
What will happen in the future?
The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority (FMFADA)
After September 2011, the FMFADA will manage the site for the Commonwealth of Virginia. A master developer may be retained to develop, manage and market the real property and a leasing/rental office for the small historic town. The Commonwealth of Virginia will hold title to the land and buildings, all the historic buildings will remain and there will be limited new construction with a height restriction of three stories.
Details of each management zone can be found here.
The FMFADA will maintain and market the publicly accessible buildings, 332 slip marina, parkland and beaches. There will be a visitor's center, historic tours, special events and recreational activities for residents, locals and visitors. Old Point Comfort will remain open to the public.
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Next Board Meeting
The Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority (FMFADA)
Board Meeting, July 16, 2009
Bay Breeze Community Center
Fenwick Road
Fort Monroe, Virginia 23651
View our Meeting Schedule >>
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Countdown to September 14, 2011 when Old Point Comfort will belong
to the Commonwealth of Virginia
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