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Downtown Douglas / West Juneau Area Plan

Mission Statement & Planning Process

The mission of Downtown Douglas / West Juneau Area Plan is to create a long-term vision for the area from Sandy Beach to the Douglas Bridge that reflects current public desires and incorporates past work from relevant existing plans. This planning process began January 2020. With your help, we will have a long-term vision for Downtown Douglas / West Juneau that will guide growth and development for the next 20 years.

The Planning Commission (PC) approved the Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan to move to the Assembly for review, with proposed amendments.

Please click here to view the PC’s Notice of Recommendation and amendments, draft plan, and supporting documents.

Public Comment

The draft Downtown Douglas/West Juneau Area Plan is scheduled for review at the November 3, 2025, Assembly Lands, Housing, and Economic Development (LHED) committee meeting, which begins at 5 pm. For meeting information, visit the CBJ Calendar.

No public testimony will be taken at this meeting, but comments can be emailed to: [email protected]

Related Projects

CBJ – Comprehensive Plan Update
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities – Douglas Highway Resurface and Sidewalk Repair
CBJ – Douglas Highway Water Main Replacement Phase II
CBJ – Douglas Library Meeting Room Renovation

CBJ Staff Contacts

Scott Ciambor, Planning Manager – [email protected]

Minta Montalbo, Senior Planner – [email protected]

Forrest Courtney, Senior Planner – [email protected]

Steering Committee Meetings
Steering Committee Members

Steering Committee Meetings

Steering Committee Meetings

Steering Committee Members

Steering Committee Members

Joyce Vick, Chair
Robert Sewell, Vice Chair
Rebecca Embler, Recorder
Carole Bookless
Frank Delaney
Brian Lieb
Linda Snow
Darren Snyder
H. Erik Pederson, Planning Commission Liaison
Annette Smith, Docks & Harbors Liaison

Thank you to our former members, past Chair Arnold Liebelt, Liz Smith, and past Recorder Matt Catterson, for your invaluable contributions.

Role of Steering Committee and its Members

The primary responsibility of the steering committee is to serve as the voice of the public; and when necessary, make recommendations on zoning changes, design standards, and other items pertinent to the planning initiative. An ideal steering committee member must have a willingness and dedication to commit both time and energy to the steering committee; have an interest in planning and development, civic engagement, and the protection of the environment; and possess a willingness to encourage and accept input from residents and those affected by the actions made by the steering committee.