Does a national park mean no one will live at Fort Monroe?
A. Absolutely not! The federal trust would be charged with generating revenue to maintain and operate the park and to do so, as at the Presidio, would make as many historic buildings as would be consistent with the proper operation of the national park available as residences or businesses. As well, the trust would permit compatible new construction for residential or business use, again consistent with the proper operation of the national park. Thousands live at the Presidio, and a Fort Monroe National Park likewise would be a stimulating mix of residents, businesses, tourists and local citizens enjoying this incomparable sites history, architecture, scenery and recreational assets.
A. Absolutely not! The trust partnering with the National Park Service would be charged with generating revenue to maintain and operate the park and to do so, as at the Presidio, would make as many historic buildings as would be consistent with the proper operation of the national park and grand public place available as residences or businesses. As well, the trust would permit compatible new construction for residential or business use, to extent needed, again consistent with the proper operation of the national park. Thousands live at the Presidio, and a Fort Monroe National Park likewise would be a stimulating mix of residents, businesses, tourists and local citizens enjoying this incomparable sites history, architecture, scenery and recreational assets.
