An open house this week to discuss Huna Totem Corp.’s proposed Aak’w Landing that would add a fifth cruise ship dock to Juneau got a mix of reviews from the community on Wednesday.

The $150 million project would also include underground parking, retail shops, dining, and an Alaska Native art and culture center. Two open houses were hosted Wednesday and Thursday by the City and Borough of Juneau as the Assembly prepares to consider a tidelands lease for the project.

The Assembly will eventually vote on the lease after additional public comment, following the Planning Commission’s approval of permits for the dock and waterfront development in 2023. The proposal originated in 2022 after Norwegian Cruise Line donated the waterfront property to Huna Totem. If the city’s vote on leasing the tidelands fails to pass, the project will not continue.

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