[Cottonwood]

http://www.economist.com/world/united-states/displaystory.cfm?story_id=16112080

In praise of Boise
Why space really is the final frontier in the internet age
May 13th 2010 | From The Economist print edition


MOUNTAIN bikes hang from a rack in the offices of Balihoo, a software firm in Boise, Idaho. Many Balihoo staff cycle to work, including the boss, Pete Gombert. Asked why he moved to Boise, Mr Gombert raves about the quality of life. The sun shines for 300 days a year. Crime is as rare as the colossal steaks. And the great outdoors is only a few blocks away. Mr Gombert loves to fish, hike and ski. Also, since both of his children have taken up golf, he selflessly plays with them at weekends.

There is a lot of space in Boise. A 25-mile green belt runs through the city. The nearby foothills are latticed with biking trails...............

[CaliforniaKid]

I can attest to the beauty of Boise and low crime rate. The crime here in California has gotten REALLY bad lately. My beautiful California city has seem more and more crime increases. In fact, just a few weeks ago a 19 year old boy was killed by gangs in my neighborhood. And I don't even live in getto. My little wimply condo here is over 400 thousand dollars.. A few months ago, another kid was killed just a few miles away.

This was unheard of 10 years ago...

BOISE TAKE ME AWAY FROM THIS!!

[CaliforniaKid]

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/Spring2010/annex/206.jpg



Love those surfing ducks there Saw!!! They would do well here in California on the surf.. :D

[Boisekid]

Intermountain Gas opens 140-employee service center

by IBR Staff
Published: May 28,2010
Time posted: 11:16 am
Tags: C.L. "Butch" Otter, Dave Bieter, Intermountain Gas, MDU Resources Utility, Tammy de Weerd

Intermountain Gas Co. plans a ribbon-cutting event at 11:30 a.m. May 27 at its customer service center in southeast Meridian near Interstate 84. The center is at 1937 S. Bonito Way in El Dorado Business Campus.

The center is expected to employ 140 in handling customer service functions for Intermountain Gas parent MDU Resources Utility Group, Intermountain Gas said in a release. The center will cover about 950,000 customers across eight states.

Scheduled to speak at the event are Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter, Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter, and MDU Resources Utility Group President and CEO Dave Goodin.

Intermountain Gas is occupying about 22,000 square feet of the 31,000-square-foot building, which MDU owns, said Steve Vlassek of El Dorado developer W.H. Moore Co.

[Evo5Boise]

I can attest to the beauty of Boise and low crime rate. The crime here in California has gotten REALLY bad lately. My beautiful California city has seem more and more crime increases. In fact, just a few weeks ago a 19 year old boy was killed by gangs in my neighborhood. And I don't even live in getto. My little wimply condo here is over 400 thousand dollars.. A few months ago, another kid was killed just a few miles away.

This was unheard of 10 years ago...

BOISE TAKE ME AWAY FROM THIS!!

Where do you live if you don't mind me asking?

What I was surprised to hear was cities in Cali that were comparable in size to Boise that have tremendous crime rates. i.e. Stockton

[boi2socal]

Where do you live if you don't mind me asking?

What I was surprised to hear was cities in Cali that were comparable in size to Boise that have tremendous crime rates. i.e. Stockton

You may also be surprised to find many California cities are the safest in the country. Just depends how you want to spin it.

But yes, Boise is a relatively safe community.

[Cottonwood]

http://www.ktvb.com/news/New-solar-power-plant-will-come-to-Boise-95415494.html
Multi-million dollar solar power plant to be built in Boise

http://media.ktvb.com/images/solar+rendering.PNG

[boi2socal]

Yikes. Perhaps this is why Boise can't attract new companies.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/03/1215399/big-labor-pool-small-talent-pool.html

I've been considering moving back to Boise but the economy still seems at a standstill.

[el conquistador]

Yikes. Perhaps this is why Boise can't attract new companies.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/03/1215399/big-labor-pool-small-talent-pool.html

I've been considering moving back to Boise but the economy still seems at a standstill.

Part of the problem is Idaho's hillbilly legislation and a lack of priority on education, but a bigger issue is lack of infrastructure (particularly power infrastructure) and being able to land larger operations. The NIMBY factor keeps delaying desparately needed high level transmission and extra generation facilities. It's sad to see the list of companies that have been turned away due to infrastructure issues... :(

Getting folks to move to place is easy if the job is already there. The bigger problem is growing the professional jobs rather than low-skill, low-pay service jobs...

[Cottonwood]

Yikes. Perhaps this is why Boise can't attract new companies.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/03/1215399/big-labor-pool-small-talent-pool.html

I've been considering moving back to Boise but the economy still seems at a standstill.

Boise has been attracting companies the past few years of the recession, they have just been small ones that do not create a huge buzz at the Statesman because they are not the types of companies that employ hundreds of people but rather a few dozen to a hundred or so employees. Attracting huge companies is of course what everyone wants to see, but then what happens when those huge companies do mass layoffs? I know of another city/metro near us who has attracted a good number of companies with great fan fare, but then many of those companies have already layed people off or have not even set up shop yet in that city/metro. The smaller companies are where its at and hopefully Boise continues to attract them. They are the backbone of the economy in any city.
This article is about high tech jobs....are you looking for a high tech job boi2socal? If so there is a lot of competition.

[Cottonwood]

Here is a little somewhat good news:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/02/1214074/idaho-in-the-top-5-in-2009for.html#storylink=omni_popularIdaho in the top 5 in 2009 for number of new startups
Experts say history, culture and location make for a favorable environment for new businesses
BY SANDRA FORESTER - sforester@idahostatesman.com
Copyright: © 2010 Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/02/10


Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/02/1214074/idaho-in-the-top-5-in-2009for.html#storylink=omni_popular#ixzz0pngp8MkT

[CaliforniaKid]

Where do you live if you don't mind me asking?

What I was surprised to hear was cities in Cali that were comparable in size to Boise that have tremendous crime rates. i.e. Stockton

Sorry for the delay.. That would be Santa Cruz CA..

It's becoming very violent here. Ever since "operation knockout" came (enforced by the police) the hornets nest has been stirred..

Now we have cops dressed up like soldiers running through the streets. It started in Salinas, but now it is moving to other cities. Like mine... These gang members are spreading out to other communities throughout CA.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=7400810

[boisecynic]

Greek Food Festival today and tomorrow, Fri & Sat, 27th and Bannock, one of the bigger neighborhood festivals in town.

[Boisekid]

Tornado Warning in Boise today! Nothin came of it though :/

[Boizean]

Tornado Warning in Boise today! Nothin came of it though :/

Actually a Tornado did touch down at Arrowrock Dam just outside of town.

*edit* Nevermind...Weather Service retracted confirmed touchdown statement. grrr!

It was something to watch this develop outside my office window though (same basic view as the second pic but about 1/2 mile closer and 1/2 mile to the left).

Readers submitted pics from Idahostatesman.com

http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2010/06/04/16/Tornado_cloud_6.4.10_Boise_Idaho.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpgDoug Covey

http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2010/06/04/15/untitled.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpgNational Weather Service

Can you see the hand in the picture?

[Visualize]

WOW..that's intense. The hand on the right is guiding safe passage...

[boisecynic]

Here it (something) is as it passed over West Downtown at 2:56 PM. Rotation around a vertical axis is not apparent but there was lots of turbulence and horizontal axis rotation of wispy clouds in nearly every direction. There are many great pics and youtube vids but I wish people would list the time and location. I was also amazed at how few people showed any concern, I was ready to run for the basement Auntie Em.


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[Evo5Boise]

Here it (something) is as it passed over West Downtown at 2:56 PM. Rotation around a vertical axis is not apparent but there was lots of turbulence and horizontal axis rotation of wispy clouds in nearly every direction. There are many great pics and youtube vids but I wish people would list the time and location. I was also amazed at how few people showed any concern, I was ready to run for the basement Auntie Em.


1-DxE_oyVIQ

That is insane and would have been insane. I don't think people take a threat of a tornado seriously in the Boise area. Has there ever been one in the history of this city? I would be interested to find the answer on that.

[bronco(bsu) Student]

That is insane and would have been insane. I don't think people take a threat of a tornado seriously in the Boise area. Has there ever been one in the history of this city? I would be interested to find the answer on that.

I believe there has been one in the past.

As someone from the south, seeing people freak out over a funnel cloud is kinda funny to me.

[UV4EVER]

http://www.ktvb.com/news/New-solar-power-plant-will-come-to-Boise-95415494.html
Multi-million dollar solar power plant to be built in Boise

http://media.ktvb.com/images/solar+rendering.PNG

Nice project:tup: I love the fact that some of the panels will create covered parking!:notacrook:

[boi2socal]

Boise has been attracting companies the past few years of the recession, they have just been small ones that do not create a huge buzz at the Statesman because they are not the types of companies that employ hundreds of people but rather a few dozen to a hundred or so employees. Attracting huge companies is of course what everyone wants to see, but then what happens when those huge companies do mass layoffs? I know of another city/metro near us who has attracted a good number of companies with great fan fare, but then many of those companies have already layed people off or have not even set up shop yet in that city/metro. The smaller companies are where its at and hopefully Boise continues to attract them. They are the backbone of the economy in any city.
This article is about high tech jobs....are you looking for a high tech job boi2socal? If so there is a lot of competition.

The article actually stated the opposite. A lot of local people are entering the race but they can't compete. So it really isn't competitive for high-tech.

[Cottonwood]

As usual, Boise has a lot of major events for the summer:

http://www.ironmanboise.com/
The course will utilize a variety of Boise's scenic areas including: Lucky Peak Reservoir, Sandy Point Beach, the Boise Greenbelt and the downtown area.

Ironman 70.3 Boise will serve as one of more than 26 worldwide qualifying events for the Foster Grant Ironman World Championship 70.3 in Clearwater Florida.





http://www.idahoshakespeare.org/
Welcome to the Idaho Shakespeare Festival Amphitheater & Reserve. As you enter our outdoor amphitheater and habitat reserve, you'll be embarking upon a theatrical experience like no other!









http://www.boiserecfest.com/
Idaho’s first annual recreational celebration is
June 26th and 27th, 2010 in Ann Morrison Park.
At Boise Rec Fest attendees can experience Idaho recreation firsthand — for every season, inside or out, human powered or motorized. Whether you’re an avid recreationalist or a “newbie,” you will find great recommendations and instruction on taking advantage of Boise’s outdoors.

Specialists in recreational sports, equipment, and apparel will be available to demonstrate their wares. Workshops, interactive booths and fun activities will be available — creating the perfect environment for families to hang out and stay healthy together. Live music, Idaho wines, beers and local food vendors will be on hand.




http://www.boisemusicfestival.com/
July 24, with over 40 bands on 5 stages, it's a fun-filled family event with free live music, food and craft vendors, a BBQ Cook-Off and more. Enjoy a day in the park with great live music, delicious food, shopping and kids entertainment all in a family-friendly environment.







http://www.boisetwilightcriterium.com/
July 17
Now, over 100 cyclists from around the world, including former Olympians and National Champions compete for the $20,000 purse in cash and merchandise. Today more than 20,000 boisterous spectators flock to the streets of downtown Boise to enjoy what has become one of Boise's major summer attractions, making it the 3rd best Criterium in the U.S. (ranked by VeloNews).






http://www.newbelgium.com/tour-de-fat
Yes folks, the Tour de Fat will once again be meandering and pandering through 13 western cities spreading the good word about the positive societal offerings of the bicycle.









http://jaialdi.com/wordpress/
http://www.basquecenter.com/events.asp?id=159
Jaialdi 2010
7/29/2010 - 8/1/2010: Jaialdi 2010
Jaialdi.com is the website for the Jaialdi International Basque Cultural Festival. This festival is held every 5 years in Boise, Idaho, USA. Euzkaldunak Inc. the Basque club of Boise sponsors the event.



Anyone know of another major event?

[Boisekid]

I love how vibrant this city is! For a city of its size, there is really no competition in the country. Looks like another fun summer for the City of Trees.

[boi2socal]

Wasn't Apple opening a store in Boise? Thought I read they were hiring. Any news?

[Boisekid]

Apple was/is opening a store at the Mall. I just got back from the mall and the guys at Foot Locker were saying the store isn't coming for another year. Not good sources obviously so take it for what you will, but there is not an immediate Apple Store opening in Boise.

[Evo5Boise]

I see Boise won the battle in keeping TRACON here at the airport. That is some good news!!

[ianjt]

Hey all. I have a question. I am doing a project that involves researching funding opportunities for transit (buses, light rail, rail, taxi, van pool, pedestrian, bicycle, etc.) in the state. I have found a lot of information on federal funding for transit opportunities, but I'm looking for information regarding private funding for transit. These can be in the form of grants, loans, etc. Any ideas?

I'm thinking of things like the trolley downtown. Since we did not receive TIGER funding, where are they planning to get their funding? Private investments?

[alphawolf]

Sorry for the delay.. That would be Santa Cruz CA..

It's becoming very violent here. Ever since "operation knockout" came (enforced by the police) the hornets nest has been stirred..

Now we have cops dressed up like soldiers running through the streets. It started in Salinas, but now it is moving to other cities. Like mine... These gang members are spreading out to other communities throughout CA.

http://abclocal.go.com/kgo/story?section=news/state&id=7400810

Just got back from Salinas/Monterey. Some sketch parts, but a lot like canyon from the looks of it.

[Cottonwood]

NIMBYS:yuck: :yuck: and Eagle NIMBYS are the worst.:eviltongue:
Boo Hoo you old hooches who live in Island Woods, you may live by the Boise River but it is not your personal river. It is not called the Eagle River so get over yourselves.


In today's paper:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/11/1226434/crosby-stills-and-nash-launch.html
Crosby, Stills and Nash launch Eagle River Pavilion
Unless Ada County allows future concerts, Thursday's could be the venue's last
BY MICHAEL DEEDS - mdeeds@idahostatesman.com
Copyright: © 2010 Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/11/10

Maybe it was the cottonwoods swaying peacefully behind the stage along the Boise River. Maybe it was the sunshine breaking through the sky just as the crystalline harmonies of Crosby, Stills and Nash began to float across the green grass.

Whatever it was, 3,200 fans at the grand opening of the Eagle River Pavilion on Thursday appeared smitten, if not downright rapturous, with the Treasure Valley's newest outdoor concert venue.




----------and the snippit from the article below is the pathetic part of it all----------- (Isn't Island Woods the same housing development that blames everyone else when the spring runoff from the river floods their homes when they live IN A FLOOD ZONE :drowning: and their ponds full of Koi are swept away?)


Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/11/1226434/crosby-stills-and-nash-launch.html#ixzz0qYWxSIxl

Some, such as Lois Wisner, submitted letters to Ada County. The 13-year resident of Island Woods is against the concert series. She said Thursday that neighbors are concerned about quality of life.
"Traffic. Noise. Congestion. The crowds," she said. "The people that live across the river are basically concerned about noise."



Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/11/1226434/crosby-stills-and-nash-launch.html#ixzz0qYWxSIxl

[el conquistador]

Other Treasure Valley NIMBY associations may also file a class-action suit IF Gowen gets the F-35's. I guess protecting a few $$$ on their property values (which, by the airport, are not that valuable) is worth declining A BILLION DOLLARS a year and 3000 high-paying jobs... :shrug:

[alphawolf]

What property value? They live next to the airport and I guess they forgot about the F-4Gs when they were stationed there. Those are much louder than any F-35 variant.

[CaliforniaKid]

Other Treasure Valley NIMBY associations may also file a class-action suit IF Gowen gets the F-35's. I guess protecting a few $$$ on their property values (which, by the airport, are not that valuable) is worth declining A BILLION DOLLARS a year and 3000 high-paying jobs... :shrug:

I'm afraid it will be a continuing problem. Boise should have taken Denver's advice and moved the airport way east before they decided to remodel it. That way everyone's ears would have been spared..

[boisecynic]

We do have an airport way to the east. Mountain Home Air Force Base. Why can't they locate there? I'm guessing Air Force personnel (the Colonel's wife) don't want to live in Mountain Home.

And, there is a big difference between commercial jet engines and military. Commercial jet engines have been engineered to be much quieter. If you're old like me, you'll remember commercial jets were much much louder back in the late 60' early 70s. Ever taken off from Orange County, CA? Ever landed at San Diego? It's especially ridiculous considering SD has a perfect replacement for Lindbergh Field with Miramar. But no, rich folks in La Jolla put the kibosh on that.

Noise pollution is a legitimate gripe. Have you all seen the new noise barriers on I-84? It's really no different than water pollution. What was it, just a month or two ago oil was coming out of a storm drain by Americana and the hazmat team was there along with the MSM sensationalizing it. Back in the day, the Boise River was a dump site for cars and appliances. There was even a slaughterhouse dumping their liquid waste into the river. We've changed our ways regarding water and air pollution, so why do obnoxiously loud engines get a pass? What about the emissions? We are already nearing non-obtainment.

I really get a kick out of comments at the Statesman that say they like the sound, that it sounds like freedom. No, the sound of freedom is the silence of an ICBM MIRV nuke sitting in a silo in North Dakota.

Those same people don't want to spend a dime of tax money on education or roads or parks but human operated jet fighters, let 'em rip. Drones are much cheaper and will replace humans within a decade, mark my words. We should be clamoring for a drone manufacturing and testing facility, not a legacy weapon squadron that's really just a spend it or lose it gig.

Did you know there were horse mounted Cavalry units as late as WWII? This from wikipedia:

The last horse cavalry charge by an Army cavalry unit took place against Japanese forces during the fighting in the Bataan Peninsula, Philippines, in the village of Morong on January 16, 1942, by the 26th Cavalry Regiment of the Philippine Scouts. Shortly thereafter, the besieged combined United States-Philippine forces were forced to slaughter their horses for food and the 26th Regiment fought on foot or in whatever scarce vehicles were available until their surrender.

I guess old habits die hard, and tasty too. :banaride:

[Visualize]

I totally agree BoiseCynic. I grew up around Orchard and I84 back when fighters were operating out of Gowen. It is definitely a quality of life issue when numerous times a day the whole house shakes and you have to stop talking because it's too loud to hear. This isn't something that should be operated out of a major city.

I made the same prediction about drones a few pages back on here. Just recently the military has started offering degrees in flying drones where before it was just a specialty.

[Evo5Boise]

I'm torn on the F-35s. I can understand the concern for some. Hell, I live pretty much in the landing path for the airport. I also feel like it is a great opportunity for the area though. So I can see how it is a major issue between both sides.

But lately there have been F-15's cranking it up around town so I'm not sure I see the difference. I was helping my dad build a fence yesterday at his house and we say them flying all day long in and out.

[Cottonwood]

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/14/1231046/barber-park-raft-rentals-wont.html
Barber Park raft rentals won't open until river level is down -- next week or later
By KATY MOELLER - kmoeller@idahostatesman.com
Published: 06/14/10

Boise River reservoirs are 98 percent full, so water releases will continue this week -- making the river treacherous for those eager to float the river.

As a result of the high water levels, Barber Park raft rentals won't open until next week or later.

The Boise River is running at about 5,500 cubic feet per second at Glenwood Bridge. Safe floating level is close to 1,000 cfs, said Brian Sauer, a hydraulic engineer for the Snake River Area Office of the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation



Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/14/1231046/barber-park-raft-rentals-wont.html#ixzz0qqpFfLAR




Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/14/1231046/barber-park-raft-rentals-wont.html#ixzz0qqpAqhWU

[BoiseAirport]

Anyone who complains that the F-35s will make too much noise apparently doesn't remember the F-4s that used to be stationed at Gowen Field. Those were significantly louder than the F-35s will be.

[Visualize]

Or maybe we haven't had a side by side comparison, remember the F-4s, and wouldn't want to subject anyone to anything close to that...

[Cottonwood]

TREE NEWS:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/17/1235237/whats-wrong-with-the-sycamore.html
What's wrong with the sycamore trees in Boise?
Statesman staff - Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/17/10


Sycamores and London plane trees aren't leafing out like normal this year — the cuplrit? An outbreak of anthracnose, caused by the rainy and cool spring.

The trees may look dead, but the disease isn't fatal and won't cause serious damage, said City Forester Brian Jorgenson.

“Anthracnose is not a reason to remove the trees,” he said in a release. “New leaves should start to emerge in the next couple of weeks assuming that we finally get warm, dry weather.” “It’s most important to keep the trees healthy all year long,” added. “During dry periods, water the root zone, keep a 2- to 3-inch layer of composted mulch, and fertilize the area to maintain adequate soil mineral levels. It’s also important to clean up infected leaf and twig litter in the fall and spring.”

Jorgenson oversees the management of 41,000 publicly-owned trees in Boise.



Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/17/1235237/whats-wrong-with-the-sycamore.html#ixzz0r87F4RcH

[Boisekid]

wow...things are going slow in Boise when the big news is about trees...we need a project to talk about, not trees...

[BoiseTran]

I agree with Boisekid. There are a few potential big projects that just seem to take forever to get off the ground.

[Cottonwood]

wow...things are going slow in Boise when the big news is about trees...we need a project to talk about, not trees...

Yeah, I know what you mean, construction news is slow, but remember trees are big business in Boise, after all they are the reason why Boise has its name:cheers: But, there is enough going on in this city and stuff to do to pull a persons mind away from buildings. It is going to be a beautiful weekend!

[Cottonwood]

http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/June142010BoardPacket2_001.pdf


Click the above CCDC link and go to page 201 to see plans for renovating the warehouse across River Street near the library (between 9th and 8th) for a local company to expand...looks nice.

Then go to page 212 for info on the new proposed North/South route for the Streetcar and images starting on page 216. The images show which lanes would be devoted to the streetcar.

[boisecynic]

30th Street Master Plan in the news again:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/19/1237585/big-plans-for-neighborhood-give.html

I really don't like the tone of this article. Really comes across as a hit piece.

[Visualize]

30th Street Master Plan in the news again:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/19/1237585/big-plans-for-neighborhood-give.html

I really don't like the tone of this article. Really comes across as a hit piece.

That was really bad. It's such a disservice to the city to write stuff like this. Asking mobile home residents and others about the principles of urban planning is never going to end well. I mean a random citizen making population predictions, come on. If the elements of the 30th St. master plan were already developed and it was going to be proposed that the park would be turned into a vacant cement factory, all the ensuing amenities would be demolished, and the very accessible five lane road was going to be removed for a narrow street without sidewalks so they could go back to wheelchair street hockey, citizens would be outside city hall with torches and pitchforks.

[Visualize]

http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/June142010BoardPacket2_001.pdf


Click the above CCDC link and go to page 201 to see plans for renovating the warehouse across River Street near the library (between 9th and 8th) for a local company to expand...looks nice.

Then go to page 212 for info on the new proposed North/South route for the Streetcar and images starting on page 216. The images show which lanes would be devoted to the streetcar.

Here is the picture of the proposed route as Cottonwood indicated on page 216. It is a vast improvement over the last one but I'm still not impressed by having it run one block apart down Main and Idaho, it's total overkill.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/visualeyez1983/streetcar.jpg?t=1276978099

[Boiseguy]

:previous: In their thinking I'm sure it's just a matter of a return route, but I think it would be a better idea to run it down idaho and then back down grove, which would help to pump life into the linen district area as well.

[Cottonwood]

http://idahobusinessreview.com/blog/2010/06/21/concordia-to-begin-renovation-construction-this-week/

Concordia to begin renovation, construction this week
by IBR Staff
Published: June 21,2010
Time posted: 7:16 am
Tags: Concordia, Group Mackenzie, Union Corner Construction

Concordia University is expected to break ground on the construction of a new law school complex in downtown Boise this week.

[Boisekid]

Where downtown is the new school going to be?

[Cottonwood]

Where downtown is the new school going to be?

Front and 5th.

Been quiet in this thread since the 22nd. There's a lot going on this weekend, further proves Boise is the summer event capitol of the Mountain West:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/25/1244105/eagle-at-the-river.html

Eagle 'At the River' June 25-27
- Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/25/10
Dana Oland

Eagle 'At the River '


The Treasure Valley's newest community party combines three events: Eagle Arts Faire, Eagle Food and Wine Festival, and Jazz at the River. Proceeds benefit the Baker Yeoman's Foundation for the Arts.

JAZZ AT THE RIVER

The festival opens with a jam session by all the musicians who will be playing over the weekend at The Blue Door Cafe, 3300 W. State St., a new jazz club in Eagle near the ArtsWest school.

Top-notch players, including Chicago drummer Kobie Watkins, pictured, and L.A. sax player Kim Richmond will form impromptu groups for the weekend.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
June 25-27, ArtsWest Campus, 3300 W. State St., Camille Beckman Garden, 175 S. Rosebud Lane, and other Eagle venues. Full schedule of performances, musician clinics and arts workshops at www.eagleattheriver.com. Information: 938-1342.

Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/25/1244105/eagle-at-the-river.html#ixzz0rsM3dFqE


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http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/25/1244109/boise-rec-fest.html

Boise Rec Fest at Ann Morrison Park
- Idaho Statesman
Published: 06/25/10
Dana Oland

Mountain biking, kayaking, climbing, hiking - we do it all and more in Idaho. Celebrate your recreational lifestyle at the Boise Rec Fest, two days of loving what you do outdoors. Stop in the REI Workshops tent and learn about how to do what you do better, from floating the Boise River to backcountry skiing. There will be exhibition games, children's activities, entertainment (including the Underaid Stage for youth), and Main Stage performances by cool local bands Finn Riggins, Low-fi and more.


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. June 26 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 27, Ann Morrison Park, 1000 Americana Blvd., Boise. 639-0281. Free. www.boiserecfest.com.


Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/25/1244109/boise-rec-fest.html#ixzz0rsN4jYvR




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This link shows a pretty amazing line up of outdoor mountain music festivals around Southern Idaho this summer. We live in the best mountain state:drummer:
http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/06/25/1244132/play-me-some-mountain-music-idaho.html

[Cottonwood]

Can't forget Deli Days this weekend at the oldest synagogue West of the Mississippi.
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/deli-days-2010/Content?oid=1654606

http://www.ahavathbethisrael.org/

[CaliforniaKid]

Can't forget Deli Days this weekend at the oldest synagogue West of the Mississippi.
http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/deli-days-2010/Content?oid=1654606

http://www.ahavathbethisrael.org/

Very cool... thanks.

[Sawtooth]

Thanks for the remark T-Mac.

[Boisekid]

Pretty dead in this thread but here's some news:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Meridian-to-break-ground-on-new-park-Monday-97852379.html

Not a high-rise, not even a building, and it's not downtown, but it's a pretty big project nonetheless. It looks pretty cool and will be great for that part of town. Also will be nice if this mixed use center ever gets built...

http://www.centercal.com/meridian.html

[Cottonwood]

Sawtooth, thanks for the photos of our beautiful capitol building!!!


BoiseKid, Hopefully that center in Meridian moves forward when the economy rebounds. The last bit of news I remember reading is that the developers were working with the highway department to add lanes to Eagle and Fairview to handle the traffic the center will create.



Here is some news of something that can only happen in Boise...possibly, maybe one or two other places.


http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/07/1258549/boise-is-extendingits-geothermal.html
Boise is extending its geothermal pipeline
Senator, city leaders will discuss the long-awaited clean energy expansion project Wednesday.
BY HOLLY BEECH - hbeech@idahostatesman.com
Copyright: © 2010 Idaho Statesman
Published: 07/07/10



A planned $5.5 million expansion of Boise's geothermal system will loop through Boise State University's campus, cycling the naturally heated water back into the existing system.

By late 2011, a new pipeline will cross the Boise River to heat six university buildings, said Adam Park, Boise Mayor Dave Bieter's spokesman.

That's just phase one of the project, Park said.



Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/07/1258549/boise-is-extendingits-geothermal.html#ixzz0t0W5HGAu



Read more: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/07/1258549/boise-is-extendingits-geothermal.html#ixzz0t0VynJVH

[T-Mac]

Great pics of Boise's beautiful capitol building.

[Visualize]

Pretty dead in this thread but here's some news:

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Meridian-to-break-ground-on-new-park-Monday-97852379.html

Not a high-rise, not even a building, and it's not downtown, but it's a pretty big project nonetheless. It looks pretty cool and will be great for that part of town. Also will be nice if this mixed use center ever gets built...

http://www.centercal.com/meridian.html


That is a pretty impressive park. I think the location is very strange but he has ties to that specific piece of property so I can understand the rationale. Hopefully it is screened really well otherwise a look across the majestic ponds will be back-dropped by walmart. He could probably sell that land and build twice the park somewhere else which to everyone besides him would honor him just the same.

[Evo5Boise]

So thats what they have been moving dirt for over there. I agree, kind of an off place for a park of that stature. What happened to that life center that was supposed to be developed in that area?

[Boisekid]

The mixed life center is on hold waiting for "improved economic conditions." It'll be pretty amazing if these projects all over the valley ever get going. Has anybody heard ANYTHING about JUMP?

[Cottonwood]

Garden City news:banana:


http://www.boiseweekly.com/boise/more-than-a-drive-through-town/Content?oid=1597354

http://www.boiseweekly.com/imager/though-tough-economic-times-have-stalled-garden-citys-ambitious-renewal-plans-the-scrappy-little-burg-still-has-its-eye-on-the-prize/b/original/1597355/c4e4/business_local1-1.jpg

[Cottonwood]

http://www.ecofriendlymag.com/sustainable-transporation-and-alternative-fuel/boise-city-to-build-thinnest-silver-solar-cells-ever-made/

Boise City to Build Thinnest “Silver” Solar Cells Ever Made

Less than a month after Boise, Idaho Mayor Davie Bieter announced the planned construction of a 10-megawatt photovoltaic power plant, the city is primed for another addition to its solar repertoire. On Thursday, officials from Transform Solar revealed plans to bring a thin-film solar cell production plant to Boise. The so-called “Sliver” solar cells to be produced are, the company says, super thin and highly efficient. They should be ready for distribution next year.

[Chaisem]

It looks like the Simplot Plan is back on track but VERY scaled back... See the article in the Statesman.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/14/1266293/after-a-redesign-jump-project.html

[boisecynic]

Regarding JUMP, I'm not sure I agree that 75% of that lot being devoted to park space is a good idea. One of the things which makes The Grove and Bodo so great is that they are insulated from Front/Myrtle/Main and Capitol/9th.

[CaliforniaKid]

It's pretty wimpy now..

http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2010/07/13/23/0714_Local_JUMP1.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpg

[Visualize]

Well this is disappointing. I agree with Boisecynic. Having the space be this wide open sounds really unappealing to me. It's pretty much the antithesis of good urban design.

If the Simplots want to build a park, they should finish the one over by the new whitewater park.

[Cottonwood]

If the Simplots want to build a park, they should finish the one over by the new whitewater park.

It will be nice when that new Simplot park is completed off of 30th. Isn't it estimated to be completed in 2012 or 2013? boisecynic, when is the whitewater park supposed to be completed?

[boisecynic]

It's my understanding the Thurman Mill Diversion wave feature, aka 36th Street Wave, will be constructed this coming fall/winter and the old diversion structure will be removed. This is phase 1. Phase 2 will make improvements (a slalom course?) downstream to the Farmer's Union Canal headwaters. I don't think there is a timetable for phase 2 because there is insufficient funding. Esther Simplot Park is a big unknown.

The original concept developed by Recreation Engineering and Planning detailed a 3rd phase---- the reconstruction of the Americana Diversion. REP is a whitewater park builder but not the firm who is doing Thurman Mill. That's McLaughlin.

Recreation Engineering and Planning, Boulder, CO: http://www.wwparks.com/aboutus.html

McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group, Denver, CO: http://www.mclaughlinwhitewater.com/ww_aboutus/ww_aboutus.shtml

Breaking news here:

Today I saw some steel beams being unloaded at the end of the Pleasanton Spur path at the Greenbelt. The people unloading them said they're for the new footbridge and pile driving for the bridge abutments will begin next week.

[CaliforniaKid]

Well this is disappointing. I agree with Boisecynic. Having the space be this wide open sounds really unappealing to me. It's pretty much the antithesis of good urban design.

If the Simplots want to build a park, they should finish the one over by the new whitewater park.

They might as well forget the whole thing and setup a skate board park with some swings for the toddlers.. :no:

Better yet... Setup a McDonald's there. After all they serve potatoes there. Jack would have been proud.

[TonyAnderson]

It's pretty wimpy now..

http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2010/07/13/23/0714_Local_JUMP1.embedded.prod_affiliate.36.jpg

It could be cool.Think Millennium park in Chicago. Basically a large plaza downtown that can have concerts, events, etc.

[CaliforniaKid]

It could be cool.Think Millennium park in Chicago. Basically a large plaza downtown that can have concerts, events, etc.

Or a potato patch... I mean, that would be the least expensive thing they could do.. You could call it "Jack's Potato Patch."

I don't think Jack would have objected... Throw a couple of tractors out there.. Cool..

[Visualize]

It could be cool.Think Millennium park in Chicago. Basically a large plaza downtown that can have concerts, events, etc.

Yeah, I don't think it will be all bad, will undoubtedly be a success, and will only get better as downtown grows, especially if towers are built around it. Bare minimum, I think it really needs a building on the corner of 9th and Front to shield from one of the busiest intersections in the city though.

[el conquistador]

It could be cool.Think Millennium park in Chicago. Basically a large plaza downtown that can have concerts, events, etc.

The more I thought about it, the more I came to this conclusion. Yeah, buildings covering the whole set of blocks would be cool, but there is still puh-lenty of open space in downtown Boise to build on. This will be another great gathering place and add to Boise's already great outdoor-downtown events, I really like the ampitheater idea, too.

[el conquistador]

Thank goodness Butchie didn't screw this one up. The feds stepped up to make sure this contract stayed in the states:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/15/1267658/boises-motive-power-gets-114-million.html

:tup:

[Cottonwood]

It could be cool.Think Millennium park in Chicago. Basically a large plaza downtown that can have concerts, events, etc.

The more I thought about it, the more I came to this conclusion. Yeah, buildings covering the whole set of blocks would be cool, but there is still puh-lenty of open space in downtown Boise to build on. This will be another great gathering place and add to Boise's already great outdoor-downtown events, I really like the ampitheater idea, too.

I also agree, at first I was thinking more buildings would be ideal, but the way the building and garage will front Myrtle Street will give the park a sheltered feel from that side, and then the existing buildings on the north side of Front will add to the enclosed feel of the lot, but the west boundary will be open until the dork hotel operator decides to keep his bald head out of things and stops trying to prevent a new larger convention center from being built. But JUMP is a big improvement over what is there now and will most likely be a catalyst for more development in the Myrtle/Front corridor. Traffic generally moves slowly through that area, the limit is only 35, but I wonder if the city is going to do something to bridge the gap between Front Street and 9th much like they did on 8th with the crosswalk. Maybe an elevated pedestrian bridge will be an option? Boise has the finest city parks in the mountain west, and this new park, I am sure, will be done with style, and give the heart of downtown more green space. It is too bad that their headquarters are remaining in the current tower and that a new headquarters building is nixed from the plan.

[Cottonwood]

It's my understanding the Thurman Mill Diversion wave feature, aka 36th Street Wave, will be constructed this coming fall/winter and the old diversion structure will be removed. This is phase 1. Phase 2 will make improvements (a slalom course?) downstream to the Farmer's Union Canal headwaters. I don't think there is a timetable for phase 2 because there is insufficient funding. Esther Simplot Park is a big unknown.

The original concept developed by Recreation Engineering and Planning detailed a 3rd phase---- the reconstruction of the Americana Diversion. REP is a whitewater park builder but not the firm who is doing Thurman Mill. That's McLaughlin.

Recreation Engineering and Planning, Boulder, CO: http://www.wwparks.com/aboutus.html

McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group, Denver, CO: http://www.mclaughlinwhitewater.com/ww_aboutus/ww_aboutus.shtml

Breaking news here:

Today I saw some steel beams being unloaded at the end of the Pleasanton Spur path at the Greenbelt. The people unloading them said they're for the new footbridge and pile driving for the bridge abutments will begin next week.


Thanks for the info. Do you have any progress pics???

[Boiseguy]

I also agree, at first I was thinking more buildings would be ideal, but the way the building and garage will front Myrtle Street will give the park a sheltered feel from that side, and then the existing buildings on the north side of Front will add to the enclosed feel of the lot, but the west boundary will be open until the dork hotel operator decides to keep his bald head out of things and stops trying to prevent a new larger convention center from being built. But JUMP is a big improvement over what is there now and will most likely be a catalyst for more development in the Myrtle/Front corridor. Traffic generally moves slowly through that area, the limit is only 35, but I wonder if the city is going to do something to bridge the gap between Front Street and 9th much like they did on 8th with the crosswalk. Maybe an elevated pedestrian bridge will be an option? Boise has the finest city parks in the mountain west, and this new park, I am sure, will be done with style, and give the heart of downtown more green space. It is too bad that their headquarters are remaining in the current tower and that a new headquarters building is nixed from the plan.

the park space and grounds are suppose to be a representation of idaho's 10 ecological zones... which would be pretty cool actually.

[boi2socal]

The original plan was simply too ambitious. There is still a lot of open space Downtown so there is time and space for taller buildings. I think this still looks like a cool project. It isn't like anything else even of this scale will be built anytime soon.

[Boise Benchman]

I personally think once another decade plus goes by Boise will be satisfied with this open space. I LOVE the idea of tall building construction downtown, but this could be cool with the ecological zones.

BTW... Does it look like on the corner of Front & 11th in the new plan that the park is in an uphill grade, maybe a hill (or "Idaho Rockies" zone) will help block out some of the unsightly Front traffic from the park. If Pioneer Pathway ever gets moving that would only add to the benefits of this park.

Situated between BoDo and potentially (in the year 3000 or so) a new convention center, this area I think will be a welcome break from the bustle of future downtown Boise. Perhaps spur the convention center area?

[Cottonwood]

World Cycle has moved to 14th and State http://worldcycleboise.com/

In its place will be http://www.rediscoveredbookshop.com/


http://www.boiseweekly.com/Cobweb/archives/2010/07/16/rediscovered-arrives-in-downtown


yes, another book store in downtown:tup:

[el conquistador]

World Cycle has moved to 14th and State http://worldcycleboise.com/

In its place will be http://www.rediscoveredbookshop.com/


http://www.boiseweekly.com/Cobweb/archives/2010/07/16/rediscovered-arrives-in-downtown


yes, another book store in downtown:tup:

Is it an independent book store? That's important IMO. :tup:

[greenbearcub]

I personally think once another decade plus goes by Boise will be satisfied with this open space. I LOVE the idea of tall building construction downtown, but this could be cool with the ecological zones.

BTW... Does it look like on the corner of Front & 11th in the new plan that the park is in an uphill grade, maybe a hill (or "Idaho Rockies" zone) will help block out some of the unsightly Front traffic from the park. If Pioneer Pathway ever gets moving that would only add to the benefits of this park.

Situated between BoDo and potentially (in the year 3000 or so) a new convention center, this area I think will be a welcome break from the bustle of future downtown Boise. Perhaps spur the convention center area?

I have to agree. At first I wasn't happy that is got scaled down so much. But I think in the next 10 or so years it will be good. After all, when I lived in San Francisco I remember the plazas that were surrounded by high-rises and how nice it was to have a place to sit and relax, at least a place that wasn't the side wall of some building.

[boisecynic]

With all the new interchanges coming online in Boise, I thought this might be interesting. Diverging Diamond interchange in Springfield, MO.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120403340

[Visualize]

With all the new interchanges coming online in Boise, I though this might be interesting. Diverging Diamond interchange in Springfield, MO.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120403340

That design appears to be horribly inefficient. It basically turns every car traveling across the bridge into a left turn. The left turn across traffic hasn't been eliminated it just occurs sooner, when the lanes switch sides of the road, rather than at the beginning of the on-ramp. Imagine that there is nobody that wants to turn left heading in either direction, normally traffic would pass by each other without having to stop. With this design that isn't possible, and nearly every time you enter this intersection you are going to have to stop because the main north south lanes cross. Unless the north south lanes were grade separated, which they aren't, this just compounds the problem.

If I'm missing something can you please point it out.

[boisecynic]

There has to be a light at each end of the diamond interchange anyway. The advantage of a DDI is the elimination of the protected left turn cycle across oncoming traffic. Now the interchange has free running rights and lefts. IOW, there is only one light cycle, the straight thru cycle. Imagine this for the Broadway interchange or Meridian Road!

More here: Watch the videos.

http://www.435ddi.com/

And this sweet aerial:

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And this link to one in American Fork, UT. Hey SLC brethren, any input?

http://www.udot.utah.gov/pioneer/

[Visualize]

The protected left hasn't been eliminated, it's just been pushed further back, making every car do it rather than only those wanting to turn. This design heavily favors getting on and off the freeway at the expense of the thru traffic. Yes, it is more efficient if most of the cars approaching the intersection are going to be getting on the freeway, but I'm not sure it's the proper solution for a road with more thru traffic.

Regardless of my concerns, very interesting design, thanks for sharing.

[boisecynic]

Just in time for this tangent, today the Statesman detailed the Vista SPUI which opens Friday.:cheers:

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2010/07/19/1272068/vista-gets-traffic-lights-sized.html

Comparing DDIs with SPUIs, it seems to me that it's far easier to enter the freeway the wrong direction at a SPUI during times of very light traffic. I give the bicycling advantage to the SPUI though.

Best rendering of the Vista SPUI and a good shot of the Springfield DDI for comparison.

http://itd.idaho.gov/accountability/vista_render.jpg

More difficult to enter freeway the wrong way with this design.
http://www.inside-lane.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Diverging-Diamond-Springfield-MO1.jpg

[boisecynic]

Former Bill Sali aide Wayne Hoffman gets oodles of airtime in a thinly veiled Channel 6 attack on the proposed 30th Street Urban Renewal District:


http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12836309


Edit: Sep 1, 2011

Kivi has deleted that page and my comment and it can't be found anywhere even on wayback machine.

[Boiseguy]

Former Bill Sali aide Wayne Hoffman gets oodles of airtime in a thinly veiled Channel 6 attack on the proposed 30th Street Urban Renewal District:


http://www.kivitv.com/Global/story.asp?S=12836309

that made me chuckle, I especially loved your response boisecynic..lol.. spot on!!!! lol

[Cottonwood]

Why would Channel 6 waste time speaking with someone who was an aide to Bill Sali who is the biggest clown in the Treasure Valley:clown: ?:shrug: :lmao:

[el conquistador]

Good response, cynic. :tup:

[GrandTeton]

That was a great response! :tup:

[Cottonwood]

Downtown Nampa news:pepper: :dancingtaco


http://www.ktvb.com/news/Public-safety-building-for-Nampa-nears-reality-98882219.html


by Ty Brennan
KTVB.COM


NAMPA -- Construction on a new public safety building in Nampa could begin next month.

The building is part of the city's downtown redevelopment project.

It would be built on 2nd Street where the former Desert Inn used to be, and take up an entire city block.


The building falls into a much broader plan for a revived downtown Nampa, but we're also told this project is years overdue


http://media.idahostatesman.com/smedia/2010/03/24/23/0325%20Local%20Nampa%20NPS.standalone.prod_affiliate.36.jpg



http://www.nampapolice.org/nampapolice/images/NPS_Persp01FLATresize.jpg

[Cottonwood]

....and Downtown Caldwell news.

http://www.idahopress.com/news/article_1d9a77be-8f01-11df-8912-001cc4c002e0.html






http://bloximages.chicago2.vip.townnews.com/idahopress.com/content/tncms/assets/editorial/1/7c/d3e/17cd3e0c-8f01-11df-b421-001cc4c002e0-revisions/4c3d3e5666481.image.jpg


Posted: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 12:00 am | Updated: 8:48 am, Thu Jul 15, 2010.

By Jesse Nance jnance@idahopress.com | 0 comments

CALDWELL — Next month’s planned opening of a new Treasure Valley Community College campus downtown along Indian Creek already has some Caldwell entrepreneurs looking to capitalize on increased foot traffic in the area.

Two longtime Caldwell businessmen, Willow Bay Coffee Co. owner Tom Smith and Acapulco Mexican Grill owner Mauricio Quintero, aim to soon relocate businesses closer to the downtown core.

Smith could not be reached Monday, but Caldwell/Canyon Economic Development Council director Steve Fultz said the Willow Bay Coffee owner is finalizing plans to open an espresso and grill inside the TVCC complex, under a new business name. Nearby, Quintero has also leased space for a new, more central location at 819 Main St., in a building that once housed the Ninth Street Crossing restaurant.

The new spot, expected to be open Aug. 2, is only a few blocks away from its current location on Main Street. Quintero hopes the move will give the restaurant more exposure and more opportunity to lure an influx of students and staff to the area.

“It will hopefully bring more people to downtown businesses — everybody’s excited about it,” Quintero said of the TVCC campus. “And we’ll be closer to Indian Creek, closer to the Train Depot, and only two blocks away (from the old location).”

Realtors work to relocate businesses downtown

CALDWELL — Acapulco Mexican Grill owner Mauricio Quintero hopes to soon relocate his business closer to the downtown core.

The new spot, expected to be open Aug. 2, is only a few blocks away from its current location on Main Street. A work crew has already begun renovations in the 4,000-square-foot space.

Eric Gipe, an agent at Preferred Real Estate Group in Caldwell, said the move will also likely add visual appeal to the downtown core, which has seen entire blocks nearly vacated by businesses in recent years. In the past year, longtime commercial anchors like King’s discount store and the Sundowner Motel have closed shop.

Gipe said he and other commercial Realtors downtown have renewed efforts to relocate more existing Caldwell businesses closer to the downtown area. Rick Sweaney of Preferred Real Estate Group and Tracy Kasper of Silverhawk Realty put together Acapulco’s new lease at the corner of 9th and Main streets.

“The move helps establish themed eateries in the downtown district,” Gipe said. “... it gives people a reason to stay downtown.”

[boi2socal]

Airport news

Good news: New landscaping and signage at airport entry.
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Airport/PDF/AirportCommission/June2010Presentation.pdf

Flight news: Horizon will be ending Boise to Los Angeles service; United Express still operates twice daily non-stops. Horizon will also end Boise to Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho will no longer be served by Alaska/Horizon. Horizon also ended Boise to Spokane earlier this year, Southwest flies this route three times daily. Frontier will only fly Boise to Denver once daily starting in September, and operate no flights to Boise between December and April. United and United Express operate this route six times daily, Southwest twice daily.

[BOI-IDA]

http://itd.idaho.gov/accountability/vista_render.jpg




http://www.inside-lane.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Diverging-Diamond-Springfield-MO1.jpg

One advantage a DDI has over a SPUI is that it can use an existing overpass, such has been done in Springfield, with some modifications to the approaches.

A SPUI requires a much wider overpass, as seen with the Vista Interchange, which costs significantly more $$$.

Of course, I would assume a SPUI such as Vista can handle much higher traffic volumes than the DDI in Springfield. I suppose a DDI could work with more lanes, but that would require a wider bridge.

[CaliforniaKid]

Airport news

Good news: New landscaping and signage at airport entry.
http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Airport/PDF/AirportCommission/June2010Presentation.pdf

Flight news: Horizon will be ending Boise to Los Angeles service; United Express still operates twice daily non-stops. Horizon will also end Boise to Idaho Falls; Idaho Falls and Eastern Idaho will no longer be served by Alaska/Horizon. Horizon also ended Boise to Spokane earlier this year, Southwest flies this route three times daily. Frontier will only fly Boise to Denver once daily starting in September, and operate no flights to Boise between December and April. United and United Express operate this route six times daily, Southwest twice daily.

Hey that's pretty interesting news.. As for options for the Boise airport entry. I would go for option 1.

http://i27.tinypic.com/nzjeza.jpg

[boisecynic]

The airport sign needs some repair:

http://imgur.com/8abxW.jpg

[boi2socal]

:previous: Sadly I don't see any international service to Boise for quite sometime. In those previous agenda's on the airport website they did show pictures of some new customs building that is being built. If I recall correctly. Appears to be suited for general aviation.

[Boisekid]

:previous: All Boise needs is a daily flight to Vancouver and we are INTERNATIONAL baby! I can see it happening some day in the not too distant future.

[boi2socal]

:previous: All Boise needs is a daily flight to Vancouver and we are INTERNATIONAL baby! I can see it happening some day in the not too distant future.

I don't think there is much of a market for Canada service. When Boise sees International service it will probably be to Mexico.