Columbus JLUS in public eye

Proposed implementations stemming from a Columbus Air Force Base joint land use study (JLUS) was presented to the public Jan. 29 at Caledonia Town Hall. The presentations were to provide the public with an opportunity to see the proposals of the JLUS implementation plan. Joint land use studies are conducted in military base towns to assess the relationship between the base and other local entities. The study is a collaborative planning effort on land use between the Golden Triangle Development LINK, the Columbus AFB, Lowndes County, the city of Columbus and other agencies. The main finding of the study was that someone with experience was needed to review all land uses around the base that could work collaboratively with CAFB and the community to ensure nothing is done that would compromise any of the base's missions. (Source: Columbus Dispatch, 01/27/15) Central Mississippi Note: The Columbus AFB Joint Land Use Study was completed in June 2013. Its implementation program was initiated in February 2014; and implementation is anticipated by mid-2015. Within that period, various tasks, public meetings and other events will take place. Info available at http://www.columbusjlus.com.