Concord moves forward with plan to build 12,000 homes at former Naval Weapons Station

Concord is moving forward with redevelopment of the former Naval Weapons Station, a 2,225-acre site that closed in 2005. The city council approved a financial agreement with the Navy, enabling Brookfield Properties to build more than 12,000 homes, including 3,000 affordable units. The plan also includes 6 million square feet of commercial space, about 800 additional park acres, bikeways, trails, and a tournament sports complex. Brookfield would pay the Navy $628 million over 30 years. City leaders described the agreement as a major win and said the project will help meet state housing demands. Redevelopment is complicated by endangered species and environmental remediation and contamination cleanup.

""I'm thrilled. I want to call it a win for the community and all the stakeholders who have been tuning in for 20 years," said Nakamura. City leaders say the project helps the city and the region meet the state's housing demands. "More than 12,000 units of housing. It is spread across a diverse affordability landscape. It is really going to be a nice benefit not just for the city but also for the""

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