Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan Adopted

On Tuesday, May 26, 2015, the Wrangell Borough Assembly adopted the final Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan with an unanimous vote. A copy of the final report can be found here. Below is phase IV of the adopted master plan. A copy of all four phases of the master plan can be found here. This document will now be the basis for future funding and development of Wrangell’s downtown waterfront. Corvus Design and the rest of the team would like to thank the community for their outstanding passion and commitment in the development of your waterfront master plan.

The Preferred Plan

The Preferred Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan is a four phased approach to enhancing the Wrangell downtown waterfront area for several key user groups, including the Marine Service Center, the Nolan Center, the visitors industry, local businesses, and Wrangell residents. The plan includes actions that can occur immediately to incorporating aspects of a much longer-term vision.

• Phase I - Immediate-term: Expansion of the Marine Service Center. Nolan Center open space reconfiguration. ($4.8 million)

• Phase II - Short-term: Development of an elevated Waterfront Heritage Walk. Create access to a natural beach. ($3.7 million)

• Phase III - Mid-term: Construction of a pier and net shed adjacent to the Nolan Center. ($2.8 million)

• Phase IV - Long-term: Creation of Wrangell Gateway Park following freight yard relocation. ($4 million)

This plan was developed through the input of more than 100 Wrangell stakeholders and residents throughout four community workshops, two three day open house events, integrated design charrettes, stakeholder meetings, and intensive public outreach over a three month period. All phases of the Plan will cost an estimated $15.3 million to develop. An analysis of Wrangell’s economic indicators and various elements of the waterfront plan, the development of the facilities into the master plan expected to attract an additional $1.2 to $2.0 million in increased economic activity to Wrangell on an annual basis. 

The preferred master plan maps can be found here.

Presentation of the preferred Waterfront Master Plan

Meeting: Presentation of the preferred Waterfront Master Plan
Date/Time: Tuesday, May 26th 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Location: Borough Assembly Chambers

Chris Mertl of Corvus Design, Inc. will present the final preferred Waterfront Master Plan to the Borough Assembly in the Borough Assembly Chambers on Tuesday, May 26, 2015, at 5:30 p.m. with the approval of the preferred conceptual plan to occur at the Regular Assembly meeting that will follow at 7:00 p.m.

The Wrangell Waterfront 
Preferred Master Plan DRAFT Report can be found here. 

Draft Preferred Master Plan

On Wednesday, February 25, the planning and design team presented a phased master plan that reflected the input and comments heard during the previous public meeting. From the three master plans presented previously, this master plan captures the community's desires and priorities as a phased approach that reflects reasonable expected funding opportunities. We encourage you to review the plans and provide input. The final master plan and report will be made final in early April.

Phase One:

Phase Two:

Phase Three:

Phase Four:

Perspectives:

Meeting Tonight - February 25th 6:30pm-8:30pm

Public Meeting #4: Wednesday, February 25th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Nolan Center

Based on your great input from Monday night, the design team is currently developing a new master plan that incorporates all the desired elements from the three master plans. This phased preferred master plan will reflect budgetary concerns, provide economic opportunities and create a vibrant waterfront master plan that celebrates the community’s heritage. Come and see this new master plan and provide input into the formation of the final Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan. We are excited, and think you will be too. However, we can’t finalize the waterfront design without your input. We look forward to seeing you tonight.

Concept Option Updates

February Meetings in Wrangell

Monday, February 23 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Nolan Center

• Come see how your eight original Waterfront Master Planning designs were narrowed down to three. Provide feedback as we further narrow down and revise to meet the needs and desires of your community.

Wednesday, February 25 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM Nolan Center

• Based on your feedback from Monday night, we will continue to revise and present our updated work to you on Wednesday. Based on your input on Wednesday night, we will narrow to one final Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan.

Looking for project materials to help you prepare for these meetings? See these four documents under the 'Related Documents' heading at the right of this page:

• Project Area Map 
• Project Information Sheet - Wrangell Waterfront Master Plan 
• Wrangell Waterfront Economic Overview (ppt) 
• Conceptual Master Plan Options (eight draft concepts)

Also go to this link for more information: 

Summary of Public Comment from January Waterfront MasterPlan Public Meetings