Wrangell Institute Property Master Plan: June 2016

Thursday, June 16, 2016

Preferred Master Plan

Based on input received by the public on Monday, June 13 the design team spent the following two days consolidating comments to develop a preferred master plan. Based on the plan we have also developed a road layout and conceptual subdivision plan to support the master plan. These plans were presented to the public on Wednesday, June 15th. We would appreciate any comments and input on these plans to allow us to finalize the work this summer.

Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Three Alternative Master Plans

Three master plans for the Institute Property were presented at the Monday, June 13th public meeting. Based on comments, we will be developing and presenting a preferred master plan to the public on June 15th.

Thursday, June 9, 2016

Presentation of Institute Property Master Plans

We are headed back to Wrangell next week to unveil several new preferred master plan designs. We hope you can attend these meetings, because we need your input as we will be further refining the designs based on your comments.

Wrangell Institute Master Planning Schedule

Monday, June 13 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Nolan Center

Come see how your seven original Institute Master Planning designs were narrowed down. Provide feedback as we further narrow down and revise to meet the needs and desires of your community. The Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program will provide a special presentation on their program and get community feedback about developing a school campus at the Institute Property.

Wednesday, June 15 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Nolan Center

Based on your feedback from Monday night, we will continue to revise and present our updated work to you on Wednesday. Based on your input on Wednesday night, we will narrow to one final Wrangell Institute Master Plan.

Outcomes from the first meeting

There was significant interest in creating a mixed use development neighborhood, with a focus on a variety of housing types (including single family, medium density, and cottage). The neighborhood should be supported by small retail and commercial development, a community center and linked to existing and new recreation opportunities. There is also a strong desire to create an assisted living and senior housing development, explore opportunities for an educational facility, and support/expand the community's economy.

Welcome to the Project Blog!

The City of Wrangell has begun a master planning effort for the 134 acre Institute Property adjacent to Shoemaker Bay. The goal of the planning effort is to get community input and direction in determining the desired development for the site. Part of the work is to assess the current housing needs for the community and integrate these priorities into the master planning effort while creating a vibrant and desirable neighborhood. Due to the proximity of the site to the Old Mill, Shoemaker Harbor, and recreation opportunities along Institute Creek, there may be a desire to include other development opportunities to support for these surrounding facilities and create economic opportunities for the neighborhood and community of the whole. The master planning effort will be developed to allow phased implementation based on priorities and funding opportunities with direction provided by the public and the City of Wrangell.