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    "deck": "Anchorage permits point to more than 500 new homes in 2026, backed by $646 million in projects like Holtan Hills in Girdwood.",
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    "body_md": "The Municipality of Anchorage is on pace to issue permits for more than 500 new dwelling units in 2026, up from just over 400 in 2025, with total permit value nearing $646 million, according to city permit data. Major projects driving the increase include Holtan Hills in Girdwood, new hotel construction, and several senior living developments that are finally breaking ground after years of delay.\n\nThe increase matters for workers and renters across Anchorage, where housing shortages have pushed some employees to commute from an hour away. More permitted units mean more people can live closer to where they work, easing pressure on the local housing supply.\n\nThe projects are not small infill additions. They are large, visible developments that change how neighborhoods look and how long residents stay in the city.\n\nThe pace of permitting is also drawing builders and lenders back into the market after a period of caution. As the city speeds up approvals, private capital is following, a pattern industry watchers say could shape development confidence across Southcentral Alaska in the years ahead.",
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