Governor Timothy M. Kaine arrived at The Chamberlin this morning, August 20th to sign the Fort Monroe Federal Area Development Authority's (FMFADA) plan for reuse of the Fort Monroe property when the U.S. Army vacates the base in September 2011. The FMFADA has created a plan that protects the property's historic character, maintains full public access, creates a large-scale park, and calls for adaptive reuse of existing buildings and allows new development within strict guidelines.
Governor Kaine acknowledged The Chamberlin as a fine example of what can be acheived under these guiding principles,a sentament that was shared by The Chamberlin's charter members and residents seated in the front row. The Chamberlin's elegant and historic Dining Room served as the perfect backdrop for this historic event, one that was quoted by Kaine himself as being "a goose bump moment."
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