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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 Downtown Douglas / West Juneau Steering Committee is on the lookout for two passionate individuals to join their team. Apply today. Please note that applicants should choose “Other Board” on the Board, Commission, Committee drop menu, and add “DDWJSC” under Reasons for Applying. Application deadline is Monday, December 2nd.

If you would like to review previous agendas and meeting minutes see the archive below.

Related Projects

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 – Sayeik Gastineau School Roof Replacement Bid

CBJ Staff Contacts

Minta Montalbo, Senior Planner – [email protected]

Forrest Courtney, Planner II – [email protected]

Steering Committee Members
Steering Committee Meetings

Steering Committee Members

Steering Committee Members

Joyce Vick, Chair

Carole Bookless

Matt Catterson

Frank Delaney

Rebecca Embler

Robert Sewell

Linda Snow

H. Erik Pederson, Planning Commission Liaison

Thank you to our former members, Arnold Liebelt and Liz Smith, 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 the conscience of the plan; and when necessary makes recommendations on zoning changes, design standards, and other items pertinent to the planning initiative. Additionally, the steering committee may provide guidance to other CBJ Boards and Commissions. 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.

Steering Committee Meetings

Steering Committee Meetings