SOLDOTNA RIVERFRONT
REDEVELOPMENT
Overview
The City of Soldotna's Riverfront Redevelopment Project seeks to work with land and business owners, residents, and community partners to redevelop a portion of downtown Soldotna and create a one-of-a-kind riverfront experience that attracts locals and visitors with shopping, dining, & lodging in a walkable environment.
Project Objectives
Create a one-of-a-kind riverfront experience with shopping, dining, entertainment, and lodging in a walkable destination
Support and expand local businesses, and attract new entrepreneurs
Highlight the Kenai River and incorporate the natural landscape into the Downtown
Provide housing options to meet local needs
Identify opportunities for public and private partnerships
Identify critical infrastructure to support redevelopment
Explore options and strategies for funding and implementation
Project Area
The project area encompasses an 85-acre portion of downtown Soldotna, currently a mix of auto-orientated businesses along the busy Sterling Highway along with underutilized and undeveloped properties located between the Sterling Highway and the world-renowned Kenai River.
Redevelopment Plan
On February 14, 2024, the Soldotna City Council adopted the Soldotna Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. This plan will guide the City's redevelopment efforts over the next several years and will play an important role in the City's economic development strategy. The plan and appendices may be reviewed at the links provided below.
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Soldotna Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Plan (Online Version)
Soldotna Downtown Riverfront Redevelopment Plan (Print Version)
Appendices:
Appendix A: Project Initiation