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Board backs KPFF in port master plan RFP; members press for upland and pedestrian planning
Summary
The board discussed the port master plan RFP and praised KPFF’s proposal and project manager experience. Members urged the master-plan update to address uplands, pedestrian connections, and coordination with ferry and cruise operations.
Members reviewed the scoring committee’s port master plan recommendation and said KPFF rose to the top of a competitive field. Vice Mayor Deb Potter noted KPFF’s project manager Christian Kissinger has experience with the Alaska Marine Highway System and said the firm showed local knowledge of ferry and industrial systems.
Board members cautioned that the update should not be only engineering-focused. Chair Lavoie and others stressed upland development and the transition between docks and downtown are essential to relieve pedestrian congestion on busy cruise days. Port Director Jennings said she hopes the update will produce a roadmap and timeline for executing priority projects within the municipality’s funding constraints and that other grants and projects will be factored into planning.
Why this matters: the master-plan update will shape long-term port investments, berth planning for future ship sizes and upland development that affect both tourism flows and commercial uses.
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