Sustainable Communities

Anchorage boasts an urban salmon run, an abundance of wildlife, stunning scenery, and a world-class trail and park system.

Alaska Center for the Environment's Sustainable Communities program focuses on quality of life issues in and around the city.  We believe that the Anchorage of tomorrow should include affordable and accessible public transit, safe and plentiful walking and biking routes, well-designed and attractive public and residential dwellings, a thriving local foods industry, and transportation links that keep our neighborhoods intact. 

Working together, we can ensure that Anchorage is a vibrant destination - and a model Alaskan city that future generations are proud to call home.  Click on the links below to find out how you can stay up to date and get involved.

URGENT ACTION ALERT:  Campbell Creek Coastal Park

The Great Land Trust has been working with the Municipality an many other organizations for three years to purchase 60 acres at the mouth of Campbell Creek and donate it to the Municipality for a special and unique coastal park.  But the Mayor said on July 16th that he did not want to accept the property.  Find out more.

Ongoing Programs:

LOCAL FOODS: Having access to locally produced foods in Alaska is important for our health, security, and economy.

TRANSIT:  From buses to bicycles, an efficient and accessible alternative transportation system is essential to a sustainable community.  Some current issues ACE is working on to promote sustainable transportation systems include: Safe Streets Spenard,  U-Med Road, Highway to Highway (H2H),  Knik Arm Bridge

CLEAN WATER:  Find out how each of us can help protect our watershed.

RECYCLING:  Resources to help you reduce waste and recycle. 

Stay Up to Date:

Join the Sustainable Communities bi-weekly update!  Stay informed & up-to-date on issues that affect your community and learn how you can get involved by clicking here!