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Anchorage plans new Community Development department as officials warn permit center lacks resources to meet housing goals
Summary
Chair Brawley opened debate on a proposed reorganization that would consolidate planning, development services, real estate and GIS under a Community Development director, while officials warned the permit center lacks dedicated revenue to handle a major ramp‑up in housing permits.
Chair Brawley opened debate on a proposed reorganization that would consolidate planning, development services, real estate and the municipal GIS team under a new Community Development director. Lance Wilbur, who outlined the change, said Public Works administration would not move into the new department and both he and public‑works leadership will continue to report to the municipal manager.
Wilbur told the assembly the reorganization aims to improve coordination among land use, transportation and housing functions. “Having a land use and a housing component allows and then a transportation piece, they will never be disconnected,” he said, adding that the structure’s success depends on leadership and…
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