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Municipality to take on Mountain View Community Center operations this summer
After a special meeting of the Anchorage Assembly, new plans were announced today to ensure the future of the Mountain View Community Center. Starting June 1, the Municipality’s Parks and Recreation Department will take on the center’s operations to implement access and continuity for the community. Boys & Girls Clubs of Southcentral Alaska (BGCSAK), which has managed the Mountain View Community Center since it opened in 1998, will continue service at the facility until May 31, 2025. Parks and Recreation
Registration opens for Anchorage Homelessness Summit
Community members are invited to a summit on Anchorage’s Coordinated Response to Homelessness March 20-21, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Organized by the Mayor’s Office, the Anchorage Assembly’s Housing and Homelessness Committee, and the Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness, this 2-day summit is an opportunity for community members to understand the systems and strategies the Municipality and its partners are using to address homelessness in our community. “We're working every day to significantly
Municipality takes action to make it easier to build housing
Last night, the Anchorage Assembly passed an ordinance co-sponsored by Mayor Suzanne LaFrance, Assembly Vice Chair Meg Zaletel, and Assembly Member Anna Brawley to reduce the cost of building multi-family housing in Anchorage. The ordinance, which pauses design standards for multi-family housing, is part of the mayor’s 10,000 homes in 10 years strategy. “If we want to improve our economy, grow our local workforce, and tackle homelessness, we’re going to need a lot more housing,” Mayor Suzanne LaFrance
MOA and partners propose solutions to pave the way to housing
Estimates suggest Anchorage needs 10,000 more homes over the next ten years to meet the community’s needs. So, in summer 2024, Assembly members and Mayor LaFrance formed a working group of local design professionals, policymakers, developers, community members, and the Planning Department to make it easier to build housing in the Municipality of Anchorage.“We have been working on our housing strategy since July 1 because we know more housing will unlock opportunity for our community,” Mayor LaFrance said.
Mayor LaFrance seeks applicants for 2025 Community Grants
Mayor LaFrance invites community members to apply for the 2025 Mayor's Community Grants. The application period will be open February 11 to March 10, 2025. Each year, the mayor awards Community Grants to local charities and nonprofits working to improve the Municipality’s well-being. This long-standing tradition of local grants provides financial support and recognition for organizations working to address community needs. This year, a total of $315,000 will be awarded to a range of projects that engage
Exciting Opportunity for HR Professionals!
Early Bird Registration is now open for ASHRM’s Spring 2025 SHRM Certification Prep Classes! Program Details: • Start Date: Monday, March 3, 2025 • Duration: 6 weeks • Format: In-person and virtual sessions Why Enroll Early? • Early Bird Pricing: Secure your spot at a discounted rate by registering before the deadline. • Comprehensive Preparation: Gain access to the SHRM Learning System and expert-led study groups. Scholarship Opportunity: Apply by February 24, 2025, for a scholarship
