The city’s fire chief said the department would not support the project due to its location.
"Paul Voelckers"
‘These people we’re afraid of are our neighbors.’ Downtown walking tours discuss housing, public safety and Juneau’s future.
Juneauites are weighing in on the future of downtown this month through a series of walking tours. The second tour was supposed to cover vehicles, parking and pedestrians, but the conversation shifted to homelessness.
Sacred architecture: Walter Soboleff Building opens its doors
The Sealaska Heritage Institute unveiled its new structure in downtown Juneau today. It’s called the Walter Soboleff Building after the late Tlingit scholar, elder and religious leader. Inside stands a full-sized replica of a traditional red cedar clan house
Juneau Assembly pledges to support Housing First project
The Juneau Assembly last night unofficially committed $1.5 million to help fund a Housing First project in the capital city.
Juneau Assembly appoints Planning Commission, hospital board members
The Assembly received six applicants for Planning Commission and eight for Bartlett Regional Hospital board.
New proposal surfaces to develop Juneau subport property
Imagine a high-end condominium tower on Juneau’s downtown waterfront, with space for retail and offices on the lower levels.
“Field of Fireweed” to stay a field for now
The Juneau Planning Commission opted not to put a rezone request for the 82-acre property back on the table.
Juneau Assembly boots two incumbents from Planning Commission
Jerry Medina served two years on the commission. Nathan Bishop served one three-year term. Both applied for new terms.