We are hearing planners refer to Fort Monroe as a "neighborhood" or "community" rather than a grand public place for all Americans. That is very regrettable. If we make Fort Monroe a grand public place by preserving the Wherry Quarter and South Waterfront, and unifying the National Monument, the appeal of living on Fort Monroe, already high as demonstrated by recent rental demand, will only soar. But if we concentrate on the minutiae of standard suburban sprawl community building, we will detract from the uniqueness of Fort Monroe and its potential.