Anchorage took a meaningful step forward in addressing its housing needs this week as the Raspberry Townhomes project officially broke ground, according to Your Alaska Link. The groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new residential development that will bring additional townhome-style housing to the community.

New housing projects like this one are a welcome sign for a city where the question of whether it is still possible to build a home has been a topic of public conversation. A groundbreaking ceremony signals that construction is moving forward and that new homes for Anchorage residents are on the horizon.

In other uplifting local news, Anchorage native and NHL goaltender Jeremy Swayman is reflecting on what he called ‘a dream come true’ after a standout year in professional hockey, the Anchorage Daily News reported. Swayman’s success on the national stage is a source of hometown pride for the Anchorage community, serving as a reminder of the talent that the Last Frontier continues to produce at the highest levels of sport.

From new housing breaking ground to a local athlete living out his dreams, Anchorage has plenty of reasons to feel good heading into summer.

Sources: Your Alaska Link, Anchorage Daily News