Worksession re Block 102 – Tozier Track trade with Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA)

The Municipality of Anchorage held a worksession on August 28, 2026, to discuss a proposed land trade involving Block 102, a state-owned downtown property, and the Tozier Track property in Midtown, owned by the municipality. The trade aims to reposition these parcels to agencies best suited for housing development, specifically the Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), and the Heritage Land Bank (HLB). The discussion focused on the strategic benefits of the swap to unlock two key housing opportunities, the public process for development, and the alignment with housing affordability goals. The assembly members raised questions about the timeline, funding, and definitions of workforce and attainable housing, emphasizing the need for clear public expectations and consistent evaluation criteria. The session also referenced related ordinances and resolutions concerning property disposal policies. No final approvals were made, but the assembly was urged to support the trade to enable further negotiations and development planning.