Planning Department
Mission
The Planning Department's mission is to guide Anchorage land use development and community resources to meet the quality of life, economic, social, environmental, and physical needs of present and future residents.
Good planning makes for livable neighborhoods, a safe and healthy community, and a sustainable economy. How land use fits in with housing, transportation, community and economic development gives Anchorage its character.
The Planning Department has four divisions that are responsible for a wide range of planning, zoning, and development activities. It also hosts a wide range of adopted studies and plans: