Anchorage Assembly passes grant and lease agreement for former Golden Lion Hotel:
passed the body. The ordinance leases the building to Henning Inc., which would operate the facility.
A public hearing on the ordinance saw some testimony, with all in support of turning the former hotel into low-income housing meant primarily for those experiencing homelessness, which could make a major difference for those who are at risk and already living unsheltered in Anchorage. “I think the community is ready to see 80 units of housing get on the table,” Assembly Chair Chris Constant said prior to the ordinance passing.
“I’m super excited this is going forward,” Assembly member Karen Bronga said. “I have great faith in Henning, and I think this is going to be a great thing for Anchorage.”“This has been something years in the making,” Assembly member Felix Rivera said. “I’m excited to finally see something happen with this asset.
Rivera chose to vote yes, but with apprehension and hope that there won’t be any issues with the housing. Vice Chair Meg Zalatel also shared the same nervousness as Rivera.
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