Navy Broadway Complex
The Navy Broadway Complex is a bayside military facility located in downtown San Diego, California. It houses the primary offices of the Navy Region Southwest, and is closely tied to regional United States Coast Guard operations.
In the early 1900s, Pacific Fleet ships frequently docked in the San Diego harbor at what is now the intersection of Broadway and Harbor Dr. With all the necessary maritime facilities in place, the site became a supply depot. After the city of San Diego was formally chartered in 1922, a small pier was constructed and the first materials were moved into the Depot's warehouse in February 1923. Subsequent modifications have been made to the depot sporadically through the late 20th century.
Today, the Global Advanced Traceability and Control (ATAC) and function is housed in the Navy Broadway Complex. Being on extremely valuable property, the government has attempted to finance a portion of operations with revenue from real estate developers seeking to originate housing and industrial units.
As of July 18th, 2005, the site faces an uncertain future. Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld has proposed adding the complex to the list of military bases facing closure or shrinkage. The move was formally approved by the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission. In so doing, however, committee chairman Anthony Principi added that this "does not necessarily mean that the base will be realigned or closed" but will subject the complex to further evaluation of its necessity.