The Hillside District Plan
The Hillside District Plan (HDP) is a Municipality of Anchorage study with the goal of establishing sound public policy that reflects the vision of residents and landowners for future Hillside growth. The plan will address specific issues such as residential densities, water and sewer service, drainage, roads, trails and open space. The Hillside District Plan will provide more specificity for land use and public services than what is outlined in the Anchorage 2020 Comprehensive Plan. It will also replace the Hillside Wastewater Management Plan.
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Summary of Stakeholder Meetings
At the workshops, a Summary of Stakeholder Meetings (103 KB) was requested. This document summarizes the meetings that Planning Team members have had with various individuals and HDP stakeholder groups.
Pilot Watershed Drainage Plan Available for Review
The Pilot Watershed Drainage Plan for Little Rabbit and Little Survival Creeks is available for review. Please send comments to Mel Langdon at the MOA by June 30.
Public Comment on Alternatives
Thanks to all those who have submitted comments on the Hillside District Plan Alternatives! You can read the comments here. Additional comments received as of May 16 can be read here. A brief summary of What We've Heard (89 KB) is also available.
The official deadline for public comment on these alternatives was Monday, May 12. Comments received at the Third Workshop Series, by mail, email, or online comment form will be used during upcoming work sessions to inform the Draft Hillside District Plan.
Public comment on the Draft Hillside District Plan will be invited upon its release in mid-July.
Workshop Series 3 - April 23rd and 24th
Wednesday, April 23rd: South Anchorage High School LIBRARY - 13400 Elmore Rd.
(the correct location is the South Anchorage High LIBRARY, not the cafeteria)
Thursday, April 24th: Goldenview Middle School cafeteria - 15800 Golden View Dr.
Both nights: 5:30-9:00 pm
The third series of workshops for the Hillside District Plan provided a format for sharing ideas abut the Framework Plan alternatives (see below) with the Municipality and the Planning Team. The same workshop was held on two days, in two locations to accommodate schedules.
- View the workshop flyer.
- Workshop Notes (120 KB)
Hillside District Plan Alternatives
(A Framework for Public Discussion): Available for Review Online
The Planning Team has been working hard over the past several months to prepare the Framework Plan, which outlines options on important Hillside issues to set the stage for informed, public discussion. It does not present decisions or recommend specific courses of action but rather presents alternatives for public review. We encourage you to take a look at this document before you come to the Public Workshops on April 23rd and 24th. Download the full plan (large file) or download individual sections (smaller files), below.
- Hillside District Plan Alternatives
(A Framework for Public Discussion) FULL PLAN (7.57 MB) - Table of Contents p.1-5 (555 KB)
- Introduction p.6-19 (3.32 MB)
- Land Use p.20-43 (1.28 MB)
- Drainage p.44-51 (994 KB)
- Transportation p.52-63 (944 KB)
- Water and Wastewater: Public and Onsite Systems p.64-93 (751 KB)
- Infrastructure Management and Financing Mechanims p.94-114
(581 KB) - Errata (128 KB)
Listen to NPR's Report about Conservation Subdivisions
Day to Day, March 26, 2008 – "Conservation Subdivisions," a new type of building plan, are emerging in more than 20 states. The layout permanently preserves open space by building houses close together on small lots. Demand for these subdivisions is outpacing traditional developments 2 to 1. Are Conservation Subdivisions the solution?
Online Public Comments Updated
We've received a handful of new comments online - see the updated comments. Our online comment form has also been simplified.
Newsletter
A new newsletter will be sent out soon! If you would like to be added to the mailing list to receive future notices and newsletters, please add your email address to our mailing list.
Planning Team Meeting with Community Groups
The Planning Team has been and continues to meet with various Hillside community groups, including HALO, Hillside Community Councils and road service associations to discuss the status of the Hillside District Plan. See more on the updated Schedule.
Commercial on the Hillside - a photo essay by John Weddleton
Citizen Advisory Committee member John Weddleton put together this online photo essay exploring the issue of commercial uses on the Hillside.