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ACDA Names Gant Community Development and External Affairs Director

Apr 1, 2021 | Nonprofits, Right Moves

Right Moves - Melinda Gant
Anchorage Community Development Authority (ACDA), which oversees parking in downtown Anchorage and land redevelopment for the Municipality of Anchorage, has promoted Melinda Gant as its new Community Development & External Affairs Director.

During her 21 years with ACDA, Gant has worked on a number of large projects from inception through completion including the development of Glenn Square Shopping Center, Northpoint Bluff housing project in Government Hill, rebranding the Anchorage Parking Authority to EasyPark, development of ACDA’s Parking Program of Best Practices, creation of community and donation programs, and led critical stakeholder meetings for both the Parking and Development departments.

As the new director, Gant oversees redevelopment projects for ACDA, including the 6th Avenue project and 96 Flats, leasing for ACDA, and serves as the liaison for the Board of Directors and oversight of strategic planning.

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