Project Overview
Anchorage Parks and Recreation is upgrading Peratrovich Park to improve user experience and activate the space as a popular downtown destination. A group of downtown stakeholders worked with the planning team to identify park issues, community needs, and design priorities.
The Municipality of Anchorage Project Management and Engineering Department (PM&E) is concurrently designing upgrades W 4th Avenue adjacent to Peratrovich Park, between E and F Streets. One goal of the project is to coordinate a compatible design and ultimately align construction schedules for maximum public benefit.
About the Park
Peratrovich Park anchors the corner of 4th Avenue and E Street in Downtown Anchorage. This park was previously known as Old City Hall Park, and was originally dedicated as a city square in 1965 to provide open space for the downtown area and is a hub for music, events, and tourism. Peratrovich Park is named for Roy and Elizabeth Peratrovich, two Alaska Native Leaders who were instrumental in passing Anti-Discrimination Bill on February 16, 1945.
Timeline
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2023:
- Business Roundtable Meeting: May
- Advisory Group Meeting #1: May
- Advisory Group Meeting #2: July
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2024:
- Advisory Group Meeting #3: March
- Public Meeting/Park Pop-Up: July 19
- Presentation at Historic Preservation Commission: August 15
- Approvals:
- Parks and Recreation Commission: PRC 24-6
- Urban Design Commission: October 9 (Approved)
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2025:
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2026
Funding
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2023 Municipal Park Bond: $700,000