Opinion: Concord has made major progress on weapons station development

In Concord, we have spent 18 years on an ambitious journey to turn a closed military base, the former Concord Naval Weapons Station, into a world-class development that integrates with our existing community. This endeavor involves 5,000 acres of land that lacks essential infrastructure, such as roads, water and electricity.

Developing the property requires collaboration with federal, state and local agencies. The process is complicated, time-consuming and expensive but necessary to realize the vision.