Set against the dramatic backdrop of Alaska’s Chugach Mountains, Alyeska Resort is being reimagined as a contemporary, four-season destination. New and renovated facilities in the mountain village will strengthen the resort’s role as Alaska’s base camp for outdoor adventure. Expanded guest offerings, updated lodging and amenities, workforce housing, and inclusion of the Glacier Creek area will position Alyeska to serve visitors and residents well into the future.
The multistage project began with a comprehensive master planning process that built on the resort’s original vision. The planning effort balanced regulatory requirements, community input, and fresh design thinking to create a cohesive development that honors the region’s heritage while pursuing sustainability and long-term viability.
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Phase 1 focuses on two main areas: Alyeska Village and Moose Meadows. Alyeska Village will add roughly 325,000 square feet of facilities, including new hotel rooms, condominium residences, and a conference center. Moose Meadows will offer around 125,000 square feet of mixed-use space, featuring 25,000 square feet of workforce housing and retail, a 20,000-square-foot community center, a daycare, and an NHL regulation-sized outdoor covered hockey rink.
Together these areas form a pedestrian-oriented village of about 450,000 square feet that integrates modern conveniences with the surrounding natural landscape. Sustainability and environmental stewardship are core design priorities, ensuring the project minimizes its footprint and protects the region’s wilderness character.
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“I’d like to think that our plan for outdoor spaces in the village is what sets this apart,” said Robin Wilcox, principal at Skylab, the project’s architecture firm. “While the buildings are positioned to frame views of the mountains, the interstitial spaces create intimate, sheltered moments within this vast environment. We’ve connected pedestrian corridors and architectural expression through the landscape, and used the wetlands as part of the landscape palette to carve out meaningful, experiential neighborhoods.”
Mass timber will be used for signature structures, offering a sustainable approach that balances innovation, cost, and community priorities. The design team also seeks to incorporate Indigenous cultural elements in a respectful, authentic way, reflecting the deep connections between the land and its original peoples.
Affordable housing and community services are central goals of the redevelopment. Plans include dorm-style housing to support Girdwood’s workforce, alongside community amenities such as childcare and a community center to improve local livability and resilience.
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The master planning process also emphasized community-based collaboration. Planners learned that the local Nordic Ski Club was developing new trails that intersected the proposed expansion area. By adjusting the resort boundary to respect the club’s plans, those trails remain outside the development and parking to support trail and community use will be accommodated within the resort footprint.
Construction is expected to start this spring, with Phase 1 targeted for completion in fall 2027. The project team is committed to keeping the development aligned with community priorities and regional needs. Subsequent phases are expected to add more condominium units and additional workforce housing to support a thriving year-round destination and community.