Building Our Future - Delivering better economic opportunities, more housing, affordable childcare, and a reliable energy future.
Anchorage is an incredible community with incredible potential, situated on the traditional homelands of the Dena'ina Athabascans.
In recent years, Anchorage has seen challenging trendlines when it comes to workforce, out-migration, housing and economic development, and affordability. Mayor LaFrance is committed to tackling these challenges head-on and driving Anchorage toward its potential as a vibrant subarctic community. That includes removing barriers to housing development, spurring economic development, improving access to quality childcare, and driving a more reliable energy future.
These areas of interest have been identified as focuses by Mayor LaFrance in the effort to Build Our Future:
- Housing
- Economic Development
- Workforce Development and Childcare
- Energy
Department Goals that Contribute to Achieving the Mayor's Mission: