Largest local government in Alaska, covering 1,961 square miles from Girdwood to Eklutna. A unified home-rule municipality combining city and borough powers over a population of roughly 290,000.
Anchorage, AK, USA
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Planning commission postpones wetlands plan update over staffing gaps
The Anchorage Planning and Zoning Commission voted Monday to postpone Phase 1 updates to the city's wetlands management plan indefinitely after staff acknowledged no qualified wetlands expert is currently designated to oversee the program.
by Alaska News4d ago3 min readAnchorage2 viewsAI
Anchorage to transfer Nordstrom building to development authority
The Anchorage Assembly introduced a proposal to transfer the vacant former Nordstrom building to ACDA for redevelopment as mixed-use housing and commercial space, with a public hearing scheduled for March 24.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAnchorage11 viewsAI
Assembly considers smart taxi meters, $6 fare cap for Anchorage cabs
The Anchorage Assembly reviewed proposed changes to vehicle-for-hire rules that would require all taxi dispatchers to use GPS-based smart meters and raise the maximum fare cap from $3 to $6 per mile.
by Alaska News1w ago3 min readAnchorage6 viewsAI
Platting Board approves Lake Otis access for senior living site
The Anchorage Platting Board voted to remove restrictions blocking vehicular access to Lake Otis Parkway for a planned Touchmark Senior Living facility, despite public safety concerns about the high-speed roadway.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readmunicipality5 viewsAI
State seeks public input on Fireweed Lane redesign by June 2
The state is seeking public comment on design alternatives for rehabilitating Fireweed Lane in Anchorage, with an open house scheduled for June 2.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAnchorage, AK4 viewsAI
Zoning Board Approves Variances Despite Municipal Errors on Canyon Road Property
The Anchorage Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals granted variances for a Canyon Road property after the municipality discovered its 2013 nonconforming determination contained multiple errors, allowing both an existing home and proposed shop to encroach into rear setbacks.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readMunicipality of Anchorage3 viewsAI
Anchorage Park Foundation opens $300,000 challenge grant program
The Anchorage Park Foundation announced its annual challenge grant program offering up to $300,000 in matching funds for community-driven park and trail projects, with applications now open and a grantee kickoff scheduled for May 15.
by Alaska News1w ago2 min readAnchorage2 viewsAI
Assembly rejects resolution seeking larger Basher Trailhead parking lot
The Anchorage Assembly voted 5-6 to reject a resolution that would have required the administration to increase parking capacity at the Basher Trailhead from the planned 45 spaces to 60 spaces.
by Lucas Brown3w ago3 min readAnchorage, AK, USA6 viewsAI
Assembly Approves Study of Wildfire Service Area for High-Risk Zones
The Anchorage Assembly unanimously approved a resolution directing the administration to study creating a dedicated wildfire interface service area to fund fire protection in high-risk wildland-urban interface zones.
by Alaska News3w ago2 min readAnchorage, AK, USA2 viewsAI
Anchorage faces mobile home park crisis as South Park Estates closes
Municipality officials presented proposals for resident-owned communities and modular cottage developments to address the closure of South Park Estates mobile home park and the broader crisis of aging parks across Anchorage.
by Alaska News2w ago4 min readAnchorage1 viewAI
Assembly postpones developer's land deadline amid mobile home park dispute
The Anchorage Assembly voted 7-3 to postpone a decision on extending a developer's land deadline until May 12 after emotional testimony from South Park Estates residents facing displacement.
by Alaska News2w ago3 min readAnchorage, AK, USA1 viewAI
Anchorage zoning board approves deck variance despite staff concerns
The Anchorage Zoning Board of Examiners and Appeals voted 9-0 Friday to allow a deck to remain 3 feet from a property line instead of the required 5 feet, overriding a staff recommendation that found one variance standard only partially met.
by Alaska News18h ago3 min readAnchorageAI
