The Downtown Douglas/West Juneau (DD/WJ) Steering Committee is seeking public comment on the draft DD/WJ Area Plan. This plan encompasses the area from Sandy Beach to the Douglas Bridge, and, if adopted, will become part of CBJ’s Comprehensive Plan, a big-picture guide that helps the city decide how to grow and develop over the next 20 years.

The steering committee will host an open house on Wednesday, May 7 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. to discuss the draft plan and gather feedback. Community members who live, work, and/or recreate in the Douglas/West Juneau area are encouraged to attend to learn more about the plan and provide feedback on the vision, goals, and actions it proposes.

What: Public open house for draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan

When: May 7, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Where: Sayéik: Gastineau Community School Commons

View the draft plan online at bit.ly/DDWJAreaPlan.

Submit your comments to [email protected]. The public comment period is open through Wednesday, May 21.

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is launching an update to its Comprehensive Plan, a big-picture guide that helps the city decide how to grow and develop over the next 20 years. To kick off this important process, CBJ is hosting a series of Community Listening Sessions over two days at four different locations to hear directly from residents about their experiences, challenges, and vision for Juneau’s future.

Events over 2 days, at 4 locations – find one near you!

Tuesday, April 22:

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Centennial Hall, Egan Room
• 5 – 7 p.m., Thunder Mountain Middle School, Commons

Wednesday, April 23:

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Mendenhall Valley Library, Large Meeting Room
• 6 – 8 p.m., Juneau Douglas High School, Commons

The listening sessions will be open house style, with multiple opportunities to talk, brainstorm, and ask questions—you’re welcome to stop by at any time that’s convenient for you, or to stay all two hours.

What is a Comprehensive Plan?

The Comprehensive Plan is a big-picture guide that helps shape Juneau—from the types of housing available to the places you shop, work, and spend time with family and friends. It influences decisions about parks, schools, roads, and public transportation. The plan also helps protect our natural environment and support the local economy.

How can I participate?

This is just the first opportunity to get involved. Over the next three years, there will be additional chances to share feedback during the Comprehensive Plan’s three phases:

• Phase 1: Listening and Learning — Gathering community input on challenges and opportunities to create a shared vision.
• Phase 2: Imagining Possibilities — Exploring different scenarios for Juneau’s growth.
• Phase 3: Shaping Policies for Action — Developing clear strategies and policies to guide future decisions.

For more information on the Comprehensive Plan update, upcoming events, and ways to stay involved, visit ourfuture.juneau.gov.

For questions, please contact Minta Montalbo in the CBJ Community Development Department at (907) 586-0715 or [email protected].

A short survey for those interested in applying for the next round of Juneau Affordable Housing Fund is open through February 28 at bit.ly/JAHFSurvey2025.

The Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) is a program developed by the City and Borough of Juneau to support the creation of affordable and middle-income housing through the provision of gap financing.

To help better understand the project goals of JAHF applicants, CBJ staff have developed a brief survey ahead of Round 5 (opening in July 2025). If you are considering applying to JAHF for your upcoming project, we would like to hear from you!

The survey will provide information for the JAHF annual report and for the Assembly as they set next year’s budget. The survey will be open from Monday, February 10 through Friday, February 28.

Survey respondents will be notified when Round 5 applications are available in July 2025.

For JAHF program guidelines and previous applications, please visit the JAHF webpage.