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 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.
Timeline
The Soldotna Riverfront Redevelopment Project kicked off in October 2022. The City of Soldotna contracted with First Forty Feet, an urban design, community planning, and place strategy firm from Portland, OR to oversee the project. First Forty Feet will offer multiple opportunities for public engagement throughout the planning process, and will present a Master Plan for riverfront redevelopment by November 2023.
Community Feedback
Redevelopment of Soldotna's downtown area is an opportunity to strengthen the heart of our community. Local feedback is important to the project team in identifying community values and goals for potential redevelopment in the project area.
What we've heard so far:
Summary from community engagement activities at the January 2022 Open House
Adopted 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
Events
PROJECT CONTACTS
John Czarnezki
Director Economic Development + Planning
City of Soldotna
907.714.1246