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The Defense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990, as amended, places responsibility for base reuse planning in the hands of the Local Redevelopment Authority (LRA).

The Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment has recognized the Aquidneck Island Reuse Planning Authority (AIRPA) as the entity responsible for the planning the redevelopment of Naval Station (NS) Newport surplus property located on Aquidneck Island, RI.

The AIRPA represents the municipalities of Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth and is responsible for preparing a base redevelopment plan for the NS Newport surplus property that appropriately balances the communities' need for economic redevelopment, other types of development, and the needs of the homeless individuals and families on Aquidneck Island.


AIRPA received five NOIs on November 22, 2010. 

AIRPA NOI Summary [PDF]

AIRPA has completed the draft HUD Homeless Assistance Submission for Surplus Properties at Naval Station Newport and the draft Redevelopment Plan for Surplus Properties at Naval Station Newport. The documents are available for public comments. If you have any comments, questions, or concerns please contact Julie Oakley at joakley@aquidneckislandrpa.org or (401) 845-9400.

Read More on our Pulic Outreach Section

Redevelopment Plan for Surplus Properties at NAVSTA Newport (FINAL DRAFT)

HUD Homeless Submission


In The News

July 18, 2011 What's Next for Navy Surplus Lands? more

April 8, 2011 Residents Hear Range of Options for Surplus Navy Land more

July 30, 2010 Middletown Planners Eye Navy Surplus Land for Westside Development more

July 28, 2010 BRAC Planning Process Overview Naval Station Newport- Public Workshop and Tour Surplus Property more