The McPherson Implementing Local Redevelopment Authority, Inc. (Fort Mac LRA) is responsible for implementing the reuse of a 145 acre former military base site in SW Atlanta. Fort Mac LRA will control and manage the site and sell parcels for private development or joint venture in accordance with the approved master plan. Board members of the Authority include representatives from the Cities of Atlanta, City of East Point, Fulton County, and the State of Georgia. The US Army’s Base Closure and Realignment Commission voted to close Fort McPherson in 2005.