Thank you, Ketchikan, for helping to shape the 2035 Ketchikan Comprehensive Plan.
The Public Hearing Draft of the Plan is coming soon!
What’s next:
- The project team reviewed each of the 394 comments and suggested revisions to the plan based on the comments. Those recommended revisions were discussed with the Borough Planning Commission during its work session on September 29th. The Commission heard from members of the community, reviewed the public comments, and directed the project staff on how to incorporated recommended revisions.
- The Public Hearing Draft that incorporates all of the revisions is expected to be released on Monday, October 20th and will be linked here when available.
- The Planning Commission is holding Public Hearing for the Comprehensive Plan draft on Tuesday, October 28, starting at 5:30 pm in assembly chambers to review the Public Hearing Draft and hear from the public. Meeting materials will be available at the Borough website and posted here when available.
- Public comment continue to be accepted during the adoption process at the Planning Commission and Assembly meetings. (Meeting dates and packet materials will be posted here when announced, in addition to the Borough website as usual.)
Note: The Public Review Draft versions of the Comprehensive Plan are linked below, under Project Resources and Documentation for reference. These links will be updated with the Public Hearing Draft when available on October 20th.
Connect with the project team:
We still want to hear from you! Please reach out to the project team with any questions one of two ways:
- Use the Comment Box in the “Share Your Feedback” section at the bottom of this website.
- Email us directly at:
- Talya Stek, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, talyas@kgbak.us
- Meg Friedenauer, Agnew::Beck Consulting, meg@agnewbeck.com
Project Resources and Documentation
In this section the project team will share research, meeting notes, and outreach materials throughout the comprehensive plan process. If you have any questions about these materials, please reach out to the project team members listed below.
Meeting Materials
Joint Work Session with KGB Assembly and Planning Commission (December 3, 2024.)
Working Group Kickoff (January 28, 2025)
Agenda, Presentation, Notes
Working Group Meeting (February 19, 2025) Agenda, Notes
Working Group Meeting (March 7, 2025) Agenda, Notes
Working Group Meeting (August 6, 2025) Agenda, Notes
April 2025 Partner Discussions Notes
Relevant Documents
Public Review Draft (July 11, 2025)
Ketchikan Community Snapshot – This is a snapshot of data, background research, and interview results about emerging topics and priorities in the early part of the Comprehensive Plan Update Process.
Literature and Plan Review – This is a review of past and existing planning efforts and documents from Ketchikan Gateway Borough and other local, regional, and state partners.
Background Research and Data Analysis – This is a reference that draws from a variety of data sources to analyze demographic, economic, housing, and workforce trends.
Survey and Comment Map Results – Results from the Community Survey, Youth Survey, and Comment Map.
Purpose
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is updating the 2020 Comprehensive Plan (last updated in 2009) to recognize and celebrate what we have accomplished, to address new challenges and opportunities for our community, and to articulate a community vision for the next 20 years. The goals, policies, and actions that will be included in the plan will help us achieve that vision.
The Comprehensive Plan will be a combination of long-term vision, goals, and practical strategies that will guide decisions about:
Land Use and Environment
Housing
Transportation
Public Utilities and Facilities
Economic Development
Culture, Wellness, and Education
Fiscal Considerations
And More
View the current Ketchikan Gateway Borough Comprehensive Plan here: www.kgbak.us
Project Schedule
Discover, Learn, and Listen
Oct. 2024- Jan. 2025
- Compile and analyze data
- Review previous and ongoing planning efforts
- Provide orientation to the borough assembly and planning commission
Community Engagement
Dec. 2024 – April 2025 (and ongoing)
- Community Open House
- Community survey and Comment Map
- Interview, small group discussion, youth engagement
- Provide regular updates to the community
Analysis and Plan Development
April 2025 – June 2025
- Community Survey and Comment Map results
- Community meetings
- Develop overall vision, goals, priorities, and strategies – drafting the comprehensive plan
Finalization and Adoption
June 2025 – Fall 2025
- Public review draft plan released
- Public comment period (30-days minimum)
- Plan revisions, review by planning commission, adopted by assembly
Open House Gratitude!
Thank you to everyone who came out to the February 18 Open House at Kayhi Commons! View the notes from the Open House here.
Working Group
The Working Group is the community advisory group for the comprehensive plan project. The group is made up of volunteers from the borough, city, local Tribal organizations, and community members. Working Group details, agendas, and meeting notes are posted below under Project Resources and Documentation.
Project Team
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough is leading this project with assistance from the Alaska-based teams at Agnew::Beck Consulting and Northern Economics.
