The City of Pensacola was informed earlier this week it had been awarded $608,200 from FloridaCommerce through the Defense Infrastructure Grant Program. This grant program supports infrastructure projects deemed to have an impact on the military value of installations within the state. The aim of this local project is to identify property near Naval Air Station Pensacola and develop it for affordable housing for military personnel and their families while fostering economic development in the city.
The proposed initiative aims to address the increasing challenge of affordable housing faced by junior enlisted personnel at NAS Pensacola. By securing strategically located land for development, the city seeks to enhance military readiness and retention, reduce commuting times, and alleviate financial stress for military families.
“I am grateful to Governor DeSantis and his team for recognizing the value of NAS Pensacola to our community,” says Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves. “This is a huge win for our Grants and Economic Development staff for acquiring this grant. We now begin the search for the right location so we can make a difference for our young heroes. This is a project representing a partnership between Pensacola and NAS Pensacola to ensure service members can thrive both on and off duty.”…