Post by Lone Alaskan Gypsy on Feb 2, 2016 22:48:36 GMT -9
This article by ADN goes into a pretty lengthy explanation as to where prime cannabis business real estate in Anchorage would be located. Where are store owners, commercial growers, and smoke bars able to open? If you're looking to invest in properties to lease out for this purpose there's a lot to take into consideration, but here seem to be the biggest things I've taken away (and after some extra research, have found). These are all focused on Alaska as a whole, not specifically Anchorage.
1) Avoid areas that are already setting regulations against commercial cannabis businesses. Ketchikan has already openly supported commercial cannabis businesses within city limits, while Wasilla has banned them. Do your research behind the place you intend to invest in prior to looking into the real estate market there. Watch each areas regulations closely as communities are entitled to set their own bans on cannabis businesses.
2) Stay away from commercial properties near 'community centers'. Essentially, I'd say this deems anywhere where children are often present is off-limits. Schools, daycares, malls, playgrounds, and even dog parks could all [loosely] be considered community centers. Your best bet is to find somewhere in a strictly residential area- or better yet, somewhere a bit rural. If you're planning on looking into growing warehouses specifically, rural may be your best bet.
3) Know the locals. It seems as though some specific areas are more receptive to a commercial cannabis operation than others. Avoiding protests by seeking out these specific neighborhoods could benefit you in the long run. Is it probably possible to find a place where 100% of the people will be open to a cannabis business? Probably not, but according to the article by ADN, it does seem like there are places where a higher percentage of the locals could be open to the idea.
4) Have space to set up security measures. Not all neighborhoods are created equal in terms of what kind of infrastructure they allow. If Alaska follows suit of Washington in terms of warehouse standards you may be required to have tall fencing surrounding your establishment. If this is the case, not all neighborhoods within Anchorage (and other cities in Alaska for that matter) will approve of this remodeling project. Know your neighborhood's acceptance to fences, security lighting, security cameras, etc.
1) Avoid areas that are already setting regulations against commercial cannabis businesses. Ketchikan has already openly supported commercial cannabis businesses within city limits, while Wasilla has banned them. Do your research behind the place you intend to invest in prior to looking into the real estate market there. Watch each areas regulations closely as communities are entitled to set their own bans on cannabis businesses.
2) Stay away from commercial properties near 'community centers'. Essentially, I'd say this deems anywhere where children are often present is off-limits. Schools, daycares, malls, playgrounds, and even dog parks could all [loosely] be considered community centers. Your best bet is to find somewhere in a strictly residential area- or better yet, somewhere a bit rural. If you're planning on looking into growing warehouses specifically, rural may be your best bet.
3) Know the locals. It seems as though some specific areas are more receptive to a commercial cannabis operation than others. Avoiding protests by seeking out these specific neighborhoods could benefit you in the long run. Is it probably possible to find a place where 100% of the people will be open to a cannabis business? Probably not, but according to the article by ADN, it does seem like there are places where a higher percentage of the locals could be open to the idea.
4) Have space to set up security measures. Not all neighborhoods are created equal in terms of what kind of infrastructure they allow. If Alaska follows suit of Washington in terms of warehouse standards you may be required to have tall fencing surrounding your establishment. If this is the case, not all neighborhoods within Anchorage (and other cities in Alaska for that matter) will approve of this remodeling project. Know your neighborhood's acceptance to fences, security lighting, security cameras, etc.
