The Fairbanks North Star Borough, in partnership with the Fairbanks Downtown Association, has prepared a new land use plan for downtown Fairbanks. Like many communities throughout the United States and Alaska, Fairbanks is experiencing growth and development. This growth means that the physical characteristics of Fairbanks will continue to change. As these changes take shape and are debated, we will be faced with difficult land use decisions. To guide future land use decision-making, a plan should be established and be rooted in the values of residents and the physical assets that make Fairbanks a great place to live.

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"Vision Fairbanks is a widely accepted community plan to preserve the history and character of the Fairbanks community and at the same time create vibrant street-level retail, bring a grocery store back Downtown, restore two-way traffic flow to both Cushman and Barnette Streets, and bicycle and pedestrian friendly improvements, creat a public square and green space Downtown, and more!"

- David van den Berg
Executive Director, DTA of Fairbanks

1. Download Vision Fairbanks. Reaquaint yourself with the plan (see Resources page)


2. Learn about the concepts and talk about it with your friends and family.


3. Become an Ambassador. Implementation requires community input and guidance on every aspect of the plan. Perhaps your area of interest or expertise has left you desiring to become a more active participant in the public process and implementation begins.


4. Participate in Development Standards, Street Standards & Design Guidelines. These committees are actively working toward defining the needs and desires of the Fairbanks community's future downtown street-scape and building design. Contact David van den Berg at dvandenberg@downtownfairbanks.com if this interests you.