The Horsham Township Authority (HLRA) works to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Horsham by facilitating the economic redevelopment of surplus properties NAS-JRB Willow Grove, Off-site Housing - Shenandoah Woods and Jacksonville Road and Horsham Memorial Army Reserve Center.

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Welcome to Horsham Township Authority (HLRA)
for NAS-JRB (Naval Air Station Joint Reserves Base) Willow Grove

The mission of the HLRA is to provide leadership and work on behalf of the affected communities to facilitate the economic redevelopment of the three surplus properties. We trust you will find our website to be informative and useful. Our goal is to provide the community with information about the process of redeveloping NAS-JRB Willow Grove and the other affected properties. The redevelopment of NAS-JRB Willow Grove is both a challenge and an opportunity that will be completed with local input.

We welcome your opinion and constructive comments at mail@hlra.org or by phone at (215) 643-3131. Sign up for email news alerts to stay informed on the progress of the Redevelopment Plan.

04.27.12  NAS-JRB Willow Grove Redevelopment Plan and Homeless Assistance Submission delivered to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Navy

The Horsham Township Authority for NAS-JRB Willow Grove (HLRA) has completed making final revisions to the Redevelopment Plan and Homeless Assistance Submission for NAS-JRB Willow Grove.  Please use the links below to view the documents.

NAS-JRB Redevelopment Plan

The Redevelopment Plan is focused on the creation of job generating uses through a variety of mixed used including office parks, a hotel/conference center, low and moderate density residential areas and a Town Center.   Possible amenities in the Town Center could include a movie theater, bowling alley, ice skating rink and other retail and restaurant options to serve the Horsham community.  The Redevelopment Plan also provides for a school and recreation area, a historical aviation museum, family entertainment facilities and parks and open space.

NAS-JRB Redevelopment Plan

Homeless Assistance Submission

The Plan will provide for an area for permanent supportive housing under provisions of the Base Closure Community Redevelopment and Homeless Assistance Act of 1994 (The Redevelopment Act).   The Act details a community based process where representatives of the homeless and other community groups participate in the local reuse planning at closed military facilities. The federal government mandates that groups that provide services to homeless persons and families in Montgomery County or Bucks County be given the opportunity to acquire property at the former NAS-JRB Willow Grove for public benefit use.

The NAS-JRB Willow Grove Redevelopment Plan appropriately balances the needs of the various communities for economic development, other development and homeless assistance. Approximately 10 acres will be designated for 70 permanent supportive housing units in response to the Notice of Interest submitted by Bucks County Housing Group/Genesis Housing Corporation/TRF Development Partners. The residential area will be integrated into the site with amenities and buffers required by all new residential developments in Horsham Township.

NAS-JRB Homeless Assistance Submission

You may also view these documents in person at the Horsham Township Municipal Building at 1025 Horsham Road - Horsham, PA  19044.

Keep checking this website for updates, news items, maps and documents, and other information as we continue preparing for the former base's new role in the community!