Community Development News

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, August 11 at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers and over Zoom webinar. This meeting will discuss a proposed Conditional Use Permit.   Join the virtual meeting using the Zoom link or by calling 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782 or 1-312-626-6799 or 1-929-436-2866 or 1-301-715-8592 and entering webinar ID: 868 4722 1296.   If you’re giving public comment while participating virtually, state your name and place of residence before beginning your testimony. You will be asked to stay on…

The next round of applications for the Juneau Affordable Housing Fund will go out for competition on Monday, July 27, 2026, for projects that create affordable and middle-income housing opportunities. Developers are encouraged to apply for the $2 million competitive funding opportunity by the deadline on Monday, August 31 at 4:30 p.m. Late submissions will not be accepted.   The Juneau Affordable Housing Fund (JAHF) allows for-profit developers, non-profit organizations, public and regional housing…

The City and Borough of Juneau and the Juneau Coordination Transportation Coalition are collecting public feedback on Juneau’s transportation needs. Share your input via survey response at bit.ly/4w6cTLR by midnight on Monday, July 27. Responses will inform updates to the Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan.  The Juneau Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan identifies transportation needs and service gaps and establishes priorities for coordinated transportation projects serving older adults, people with disabilities, and lower-income households. Survey responses will help identify where transportation is…

The Regular Planning Commission meets Tuesday, July 28 at 6 p.m. in the Assembly Chambers. This meeting will discuss an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit, a renewal on Sand and Gravel Extraction, and a Preliminary Plat Review.    This meeting will be held both in-person and online via Zoom. Join the virtual meeting at juneau.zoom.us/j/86847221296 or by calling: 1-346-248-7799 or 1-669-900-6833 or 1-253-215-8782…

Beginning Monday, June 1, the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Community Development Department (CDD) will offer “Planner on Call” services on Mondays and Tuesdays only.   Currently, the Permit Center offers walk-in services from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, for assistance with zoning and construction questions, public information requests, and registration on the Civic Access public portal.   Due to staff shortages and the high volume…

The City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Ciambor as the new Director of the CBJ Community Development Department (CDD). Ciambor is no stranger to public service – he has spent the last five years as Planning Manager. Ciambor’s first day in his new role was Monday, April 27. “Mr. Ciambor’s passion for…