Planning

Originally built in 1956 as the Homer High School, the HERC (Homer Education and Recreation Complex) is a two-story structure consisting of three distinct spaces (a lower level gymnasium wing, an upper level classroom wing, and a center two-story space that connects the two wings). It is located west of Pioneer Avenue on Woodside Avenue and the Sterling Highway. The property encompasses 4.3 acres, and includes an additional older two story former school building, which is currently used by the Public Works Department.

The City of Homer developed a Wayfinding and Streetscape Plan in 2022. The goal of the project was to develop a thoughtful wayfinding plan and an inviting streetscape improvement plan that supports a vibrant Pioneer Avenue corridor, Central Business District, and connections to the Homer Spit.

The Homer Education and Recreation Complex (HERC) Task Force recently completed a six- month study of the HERC facility.  The public is invited to learn more about the Task Force final report and join the conversation about HERC possibilities and challenges.

HERC Community Conversation
Tuesday, January 22^nd from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm
in Cowles Chambers at Homer City Hall.

Join HERC Task Force Member Michael Haines at the library for a conversation on the HERC.  This brown bag event is from 12 noon to 1 pm on Monday, August 20^th at the Homer Public Library.

This is the third of three scheduled HERC discussions at the library.

Originally built in 1956 as the Homer High School, the HERC (Homer Education and Recreation Complex) is a two-story structure consisting of three distinct spaces (a lower level gymnasium wing, an upper level classroom wing, and a center two-story space that connects the two wings). It is located west of Pioneer Avenue on Woodside Avenue and the Sterling Highway. The property encompasses 4.3 acres, and includes an additional older two story former school building, which has been closed entirely due to potential structural instability/

Join Planning Department Staff for an open house at City Hall on March 1, from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.  This informal gathering will provide the opportunity to discuss the plan update, ask questions and leave comments.

The City of Homer regulates electoral signs in addition to other types of signage per HCC 21.60. Please review the City's rules for electoral signs below:

Homer City Limits - Electoral signs (candidates/propositions)

Woodard Creek Watershed Plan, 2017

City Council Resolution 17-066 in support of the  plan:

https://www.cityofhomer-ak.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/ordinance/23441/reso_17-066.pdf