"Alaska Legacy Partners"

The Juneau Assembly approved the transfer of the Hurlock Avenue lot at its meeting Monday night, along with leasing the property to Tlingit and Haida Regional Housing Authority for use as an emergency youth shelter.

Local housing providers say, right now, finding a safe place for homeless, at-risk and runaway youth to stay should be a priority.

Juneau Assembly said it recognizes there’s an acute need for both childcare and assisted living facilities in the community. Unable to decide, it’s narrowed the choice down to two for-profit operators that are expected to re-pitch their proposals.