Anchorage Assembly rejects large-scale housing project in Girdwood, saying it can’t trust Bronson administration to implement it

The Anchorage Assembly on Tuesday killed the controversial Holtan Hills housing project in Girdwood, citing a lack of trust in the administration of Mayor Dave Bronson to successfully implement the development. In a 7-5 decision, the Assembly voted to indefinitely postpone the project, which would have allowed the city’s Heritage Land Bank to transfer 60 acres of city-owned land to CY Investments, a key step. The company is owned by Anchorage realtor and residential land developer Connie Yoshimura. Plans called for the creation of more than 100 homes, condominiums and...