The devastation of Nov. 22, 1936 may hold important lessons for a future where landslides could be even more common.
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Juneau planning commission recommends against new restrictions on development in hazard zones
Residents who testified at Tuesday night’s meeting overwhelmingly opposed the policy, saying it could create new financial burdens for homeowners.
Draft ordinance on city hazard maps seeks balance between property rights and public safety
After more than a year, Juneau has resumed discussion of landslide and avalanche hazard zones with the introduction of a new draft ordinance.
Juneau city manager resolves to adopt new hazard maps in the new year
Both city officials and residents have been hesitant to adopt the new hazard maps since their introduction in the spring of 2021.
New report outlines Juneau’s climate future, and what we can do about it
Precipitation has increased by 20 inches a year in the last century and will keep rising. Ocean warming will stress marine ecosystems. More landslides will happen as the region gets warmer and wetter.
New maps show roughly half of downtown Juneau in hazard zone for moderate to severe landslides and avalanches
The maps put 200 more structures in Juneau’s hazard zones for landslides and avalanches.