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Wrangell updates waterfront plan, American Cruise Lines says overnight calls possible
Summary
City designers showed an updated waterfront master plan focused on pedestrian flow, a floating ACL dock and retail/visitors amenities; ACL said its small, American‑built vessels (101–170 passengers) would support repeat visits and local spending, while staff said the plan aims to disperse passengers and avoid congestion.
Presenters unveiled a refreshed waterfront master plan intended to shift the waterfront from industrial frontage toward a visitor‑friendly gateway with a floating ACL dock, a Heritage Walk promenade, a small visitors center and space for retail and limited residential over retail. "The intent is to clean up the pedestrian circulation... to really create a gateway to the community," one presenter said, summarizing design goals for safe passenger flows and vendor space.
American Cruise Lines (ACL) described the line's small, U.S.-built ships and said the company expects regular calls — including overnight visits — that organizers said could boost local spending. Panelists said they plan to preserve local small-business opportunity and avoid cruise-line-owned retail in the downtown core; staff noted operational constraints (berth numbers, scheduling) and suggested the community consider daily or site-specific capacity if needed. The city emphasized phasing and funding steps rather than immediate construction of commercial retail buildings.
