THE FUNDAMENTALS OF LOCAL-POLICY IMPLEMENTATION IN MILITARY BASE REDEVELOPMENT

Local communities, facing the dilemma of military base conversions, co nfront a complex and demanding implementation process. The establishme nt of discursive formations, proactive involvement with intergovernmen tal processes, and immediate action on environmental issues are key to successful base conversions. Case studies that emphasize base convers ion difficulties are presented to illustrate the three key elements of early base conversion implementation. Recommendations are presented t o assist practitioners in resolving local implementation problems.