Fort Mac at a glance

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Fort McPherson, a 488-acre site between Atlanta and East Point, was founded by the U.S. Army in 1885. The Army closed the base last fall and the McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority is transitioning the property for civilian use. The site will take about 20 to 25 years to develop but work is under way:

• MILA is working with the Army to transfer ownership. Officials expect it will be done in stages.

• A master developer is expected to be selected later this month to develop about 100 acres of residential and commercial uses at the site.

• The U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs plans to open a health care campus for veterans using 10 acres and six buildings at the site.