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Urban Design Commission approves AMATS Fish Creek Trail connection
Summary
The commission unanimously approved the 1.1-mile AMATS Fish Creek Trail connection from Northern Lights Boulevard to the Coastal Trail, endorsing the 75% design, safety improvements and AMATS funding plan; petitioner and supporters cited long-standing public backing and a planned pedestrian bridge and retaining wall.
The Urban Design Commission on Wednesday voted 6–0 to approve case 2026-0047, the AMATS Fish Creek Trail connection, a proposed roughly 1.1-mile non-motorized pathway linking Northern Lights Boulevard to the Coastal Trail.
Planning staff recommended approval, saying the project is consistent with Anchorage planning documents and noting recent supportive comments from stakeholders. "We found this trail to be consistent with elements of the comprehensive plan and other plans and studies with the municipality," a staff presenter said.
Petitioner Matt Edge of CRW Engineering…
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