Growth With Purpose
Why Goldbelt Aaní
Goldbelt has planned for the responsible development of its West Douglas lands for decades. As Juneau’s Urban Alaska Native Corporation, Goldbelt has a responsibility to thoughtfully steward its Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) lands and create lasting opportunity for its owners for generations to come. Goldbelt Aaní puts that responsibility into action while creating opportunities that will extend to the broader Juneau community.
Our ANCSA lands are an important part of Goldbelt’s responsibility to its owners and future generations. Thoughtful development creates an opportunity to put those lands to work for the long term.
Goldbelt Aaní brings significant private investment to West Douglas, including marine, transportation, and utility infrastructure needed for Phase 1 while laying the groundwork for future development.
Goldbelt Aaní creates jobs, local business and partnership opportunities, and expands economic activity for the broader Juneau community.
Development Plans
Phase 1
Phase 1 is the first step in a larger vision — a cultural cruise destination and visitor gateway on West Douglas, supported by the infrastructure a destination needs to welcome visitors and serve the community.
Marine infrastructure for cruise vessels, with planned shore power.
A central arrival point for guests and connections to transportation and visitor experiences.
Marine facilities supporting smaller vessels and water-based visitor transportation.
New site access, circulation, transportation, and parking infrastructure.
Utility investment to support project operations and future needs for the area.
New electrical infrastructure and planned shore power for cruise vessels.
Phase 1 is the current project under review and development. Future concepts are separate and would undergo additional planning and permitting processes.
A Shared Opportunity
Supporting a Thriving Juneau
Goldbelt Aaní represents significant private investment in West Douglas, creating benefits that can extend beyond the destination itself.
Phase 1 brings investment in water, wastewater, electrical systems, transportation and marine infrastructure, creating a foundation for future opportunities in West Douglas.
Construction and operations can create jobs and opportunities for local contractors, suppliers, tour operators, vendors, and other Juneau businesses.
New investment and economic activity can contribute to Juneau’s tax base, visitor economy and long-term economic resilience.
A DESTINATION ROOTED IN PLACE
A New Gateway to Juneau
Goldbelt Aaní is envisioned as a purpose-built destination shaped by Tlingit culture and the lands and waters of Southeast Alaska. By creating additional visitor capacity outside of downtown, this project can support more coordinated visitor movement while connecting guests with local tours, businesses and experiences throughout Juneau.
Culture
Creating meaningful connections to the stories, values and traditions of Lingít Aaní.
Place
A visitor experience shaped by the landscape and waters of West Douglas.
Connection
Connecting visitors with experiences, businesses and operators throughout Juneau.
Decades in the Making
A Long-Term Vision for West Douglas
Goldbelt Aaní did not emerge overnight. Goldbelt has evaluated opportunities for its West Douglas lands for decades. Phase 1 represents an important step in a long-term vision for responsible development, infrastructure investment, and enduring opportunity.
1971
ANCSA establishes the framework through which Goldbelt selected its lands.
Decades of Planning
Goldbelt and community partners evaluate infrastructure and development opportunities for West Douglas.
Today
Goldbelt is advancing Phase 1 through the permitting and planning process.
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FAQs
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Gallery
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Jobs & Opportunities
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Media
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Phase 1
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