The Defense Community Enclave

The Defense Community Enclave (DCE) at Fort Lee is being developed as a collaborative installation-community project that blends military mission support with civilian opportunities, anchored by the Army museums that preserve and share sustainment heritage. In a resource-constrained environment, the project has engaged public, private, and nonprofit partners to explore innovative redevelopment of underutilized federal property, from data centers and multi-use facilities to residential/mixed use concepts. This session will examine how the DCE evolved, the challenges of navigating complex bureaucracy, and the tangible outcomes shaping both military readiness and community vitality.