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Play by 2025 will continue to increase the attractiveness of our community, not just for millennials but professionals of all ages. As each area of focus - education, housing, workplace well-being, community safety, trails, creative placemaking, and One Anchorage, One Economy - grows in strength, Anchorage’s ability to compete for workforce talent at a national level will continue to increase.

Connectedness to the business community, increased professional opportunity, access to leaders, a burgeoning arts scene, unparalleled outdoor adventure, and a comprehensive investment in continuing to improve our city; none of these are measured by Niche, but are important elements that make Anchorage a great place for millennials to grow.

Here’s to supporting and attracting new generation that will Live. Work. Play… and STAY! --

by Eric VanOss

Arctic Urbanophile

Gretchen Fauske is an economic developer and writes about our city at www.GretchenLovesAnchorage.com. She’s a millennial…but just barely.