[Hawk]

one perfect area would be the parking lot right next to the Hoff Building. I wouldn't mind seeing a highrise/parking garage there.

[City Of Trees]

one perfect area would be the parking lot right next to the Hoff Building. I wouldn't mind seeing a highrise/parking garage there.
That lot is where the old Pinney Theater was!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r5fe7xNvu0Y/TKIKxcUULQI/AAAAAAAABTI/dL9lfjd2YDE/s320/PinneyTheater.jpg

[el conquistador]

That lot is where the old Pinney Theater was!

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_r5fe7xNvu0Y/TKIKxcUULQI/AAAAAAAABTI/dL9lfjd2YDE/s320/PinneyTheater.jpg

Cool old building. Too bad it's not there... :(

[Hawk]

yea it's a shame they tore it down

[Sawtooth]

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[Sawtooth]

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[NYC Rick]

Boise looks Terrific!!!

[Cottonwood]

Very nice Sawtooth. It is great to see that the old Macy's is being renovated into living units. We appreciate when you and Boisecynic post photos...... even though so few Boise people ever comment regarding them.

[eastidaho]

Great shots Sawtooth.

...and the rain continues. I have to say the damp weather was a downer on my visit last week. I did check out the wave at the waterpark. There was a guy taking photos of the action and I almost asked him if he was a SSP'er. Thought it might be Sawtooth. :sly:

[Hawk]

Wonderful Shots Sawtooth!

[BoiseAirport]

Great shots Sawtooth! Always great seeing your photos! :)

I wonder if you and I ended up crossing paths, I spent a good 2.5 hours right around the COBE, near the perspective of the 1st shot in your 2nd post yesterday. I've been loving the rain, a very refreshing change of pace from the dryness of the winter. I'm just stunned it's Spring already, this really has felt like the year without a winter.

[BoiseAirport]

Also....

http://idahobusinessreview.com/2012/03/19/panel-rejects-dunkley-music-building-as-a-potential-convention-center-site/

Panel rejects Dunkley Music building as a potential convention center site

by Sean Olson
Published: March 19,2012
Time posted: 3:25 pm

A proposed new Boise convention center won't be located on a two-block stretch along Capitol Boulevard after Greater Boise Auditorium District board members excluded the site in a March 19 meeting. Board members voted unanimously to scrap the site, which would have cost nearly $10 million to acquire, according to a feasibility study commissioned by the ...

[Cottonwood]

Tree Fort Music Fest is this week. Boise is becoming an indie music hotbed.

http://treefortmusicfest.com/



and....................



http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2012/03/2012s-hottest-music-cities-according-sxsw/1517/

2012's Hottest Music Cities, According to SXSW

Richard Florida Mar 17, 2012

Austin's annual SXSW Music Festival kicked off this past week. This year, 500 bands from around the world were invited to perform for an audience that is upwards of 250,000. SXSW's estimated economic impact on the Austin economy was more than $165 million in 2011. And attendance is again up.

As a premier festival for independent music, SXSW also provides a useful lens into the geography of the world’s leading indie music scenes.



Of course big cities have a size advantage. To control for this, Adler charted the number of SXSW bands per million people.

The picture now changes dramatically, as the chart above shows, with smaller cities rising to the top. Austin is the overwhelming leader with more than 23 bands per million. That makes sense: Austin is the festival's hometown. Oxford and Brighton, England, take second and third, with 20 and 19 bands per million, respectively. Athens, Georgia, is fourth with 16. And then there's a big drop off with Nashville (5.7); Boise (4.9); Hamilton, Ontario (4.5); Copenhagen (4.1); Montreal (3.9); and Leeds, England (3.8) rounding out the top 10.

[Cottonwood]

slow day, so I will post more about Treefort. Boise always knows how to throw excellent parties in the downtown area.


http://treefortmusicfest.com/


http://www.ktvb.com/news/entertainment/Treefort-Fest-expects-10000-fans-in-Boise-this-weekend-143693156.html

Boise's Treefort Music Fest preps for thousands of fans
by Matt Standal
Bio | Email| Follow: @mattstandal
KTVB.COM
Posted on March 21, 2012 at 1:43 PM

BOISE -- Four days. 137 bands. 8 stages. Boise's inaugural Tree Fort Music Fest is going to be big.

How big? Organizers say they expect to sell at least 2,500 tickets per day throughout the four-day inaugural festival. That means thousands of concert-goers will be roaming throughout the City of Trees listening to music, buying food and beverages, and perhaps making history this weekend.

You've probably heard about the Treefort fest by now -- but in case you haven't -- here's a breakdown:

- 137 bands on 8 stages over four days

- Shows run from Thursday at 6 p.m. to 1:30 a.m on Monday.

- Main stage capacity is 1,000 + outside the Owyhee Plaza in downtown Boise.

- All venues are generally in walking distance of each other




Could that put the City of Trees on the music industry's 'radar'?
"Absolutely," Gilbert says.

In fact, if organizers have their way, Boise's Treefort Fest will grow into a massive, annual event with the musical talent and organization comparable to South by Southwest.

[BoiseAirport]

Please do if you can, I appreciate the updates! :)


How big? Organizers say they expect to sell at least 2,500 tickets per day throughout the four-day inaugural festival. That means thousands of concert-goers will be roaming throughout the City of Trees listening to music, buying food and beverages, and perhaps making history this weekend.


I've been very impressed with the following that Treefort is developing. When I first heard of it, I kind of thought it was going to be just a local, low-key music festival, but seeing the number of bands and national interest it's been getting is excellent and it's very exciting to contemplate what this could evolve into. This is a great thing for Boise and Idaho.

Could that put the City of Trees on the music industry's 'radar'?
"Absolutely," Gilbert says.

In fact, if organizers have their way, Boise's Treefort Fest will grow into a massive, annual event with the musical talent and organization comparable to South by Southwest.

Man would I love to see this happen! I do have to question the time of year. I know little about the music business particularly in this genre, but it seems to me that putting it so close to SXSW may put it at a disadvantage in that it could get overshadowed... maybe moving it to late May or June would be better as it wouldn't be competing with SXSW and the weather would be even better. Also, while I've never been, from everything I've seen and heard, SXSW is huge. Could Boise support such a massive annual event? I certainly hope so, but I can't say for sure.

But, even if it never achieves SXSW scale, this is still a wonderful thing for Boise that'll greatly add to the artistic culture of the city. Even if I don't know most of the music being presented, I wholly support their endeavor. :)

[BoiseAirport]

and the weather would be even better.

Wow, I will gladly eat my words. The weather is spectacular today. I just want to go run around downtown with my camera! :cheers:

[Sawtooth]

Thanks everyone. I have a new dslr camera so watch out.


Great shots Sawtooth.

...and the rain continues. I have to say the damp weather was a downer on my visit last week. I did check out the wave at the waterpark. There was a guy taking photos of the action and I almost asked him if he was a SSP'er. Thought it might be Sawtooth. :sly:

Haven't been to that area of the Greenbelt for a while, maybe this weekend:D

Great shots Sawtooth! Always great seeing your photos! :)

I wonder if you and I ended up crossing paths, I spent a good 2.5 hours right around the COBE, near the perspective of the 1st shot in your 2nd post yesterday. I've been loving the rain, a very refreshing change of pace from the dryness of the winter. I'm just stunned it's Spring already, this really has felt like the year without a winter.


I was near the Papa Joe's coffee shop when I took that photo, maybe we did cross paths. I love the rain too and am hoping for a wet spring just like last year.

[BoiseAirport]

Jackpot! This is why I do my monthly Google searches for Boise project renderings. Check out these new renderings of the new St. Luke's Heart Center, from different perspectives. (At least I've never seen these before)

http://heazleportfolio.com/content_1.php

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And also more of the Meridian St. Luke's Master Plan.

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http://heazleportfolio.com/images_st_meridian/2.png

Simply stunning!! :slob: :banana: :tup: :notacrook:

[Boisebro]

good stuff. the new downtown tower looks like it's 9 floors, and not 10 as the statesman announced last year.

found this on the same website... a rendering of the harris ranch build-out:

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_harris/4.jpg

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_harris/5.jpg

:shrug:

[Visualize]

You guys are killing it with the updates today. That downtown St. Lukes project looks phenomenal. The visualization of Harris Ranches future density is pretty impressive as well.

[City Of Trees]

On the downtown St. Luke's buildout, I am not happy that they are going to build over Jefferson Street. Any hopes of some day having State Street being a one-way street is probably shot if the buildings are constructed as planned. If only it could be aligned just a tad differently....

[boisecynic]

Harris Ranch Build out? Whoa whoa whoa. I've never heard anything about density like that shown in those renderings.

Regarding the Wave, I haven't been there yet when someone wasn't taking pictures.

Also this week, framing has finally begun at the Riverview Rehab place. I'll try to get pics tomorrow.

[Visualize]

Harris Ranch Build out? Whoa whoa whoa. I've never heard anything about density like that shown in those renderings.

I'm sure you've seen this, but check out the Harris Ranch Master Plan map. This area will be very impressive when it's all said and done.

http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/PDS/PDF/Harris%20Ranch/2-2-07%20Rev%20Illustrative%20Master%20Plan%20Supercedes%20map%20on%20p%205%20of%20application/illustrativemp2-2-07.pdf

[Evo5Boise]

Wow, I am impressed with both the St. Lukes master plans. Very awesome indeed.

Also, I too had not heard of that type of dense development in Harris Ranch. Very cool!

[eastidaho]

Regarding the Wave, I haven't been there yet when someone wasn't taking pictures.
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Years ago, on a warm summer night, they would hold a freestyle competition on a wave about 30 miles north of Eagle. They brought in some flood lights, large white canopy, pumped music through some large speakers, drinks, and different groups would freestyle for 20 minutes at a time. The guy or gal that pulled off the best tricks on the wave would win a small cash prize. Any word if they are going hold any events at this spot?

[boisecynic]

Years ago, on a warm summer night, they would hold a freestyle competition on a wave about 30 miles north of Eagle. They brought in some flood lights, large white canopy, pumped music through some large speakers, drinks, and different groups would freestyle for 20 minutes at a time. The guy or gal that pulled off the best tricks on the wave would win a small cash prize. Any word if they are going hold any events at this spot?

The wave you're referring to north of Eagle is Horseshoe Bend's Gutter I think. I've been there, it's a pretty cool spot, fairly isolated too to be so close to Hwy 55.

The Gutter. Credit and copyright go to McLaughlin Whitewater Design Group.

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5089/5375319211_328a34a353.jpg

Two more here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/57615510@N03/5375319211/in/set-72157625749580841/

I haven't heard anything about competitions at Ray Neef Park, but I would bet money it will happen soon. The current project is just the first phase and it's a play wave only. If I'm not mistaken, a slalom course is the phase 2 proposal for the area downstream to the next canal's headwaters. It's about 1100 feet.

I'm not a kayaker so I don't know what a serious competition venue needs. I'm pretty sure Reno's WW Park has play waves and a slalom course.

The place to read about is Charlotte's US National Whitewater Center:

http://www.usnwc.org/

BTW, Visualize, I had never seen that H. Ranch plan, thx for the link. Thx for the pics Sawtooth.

[BOI-IDA]

Jackpot! This is why I do my monthly Google searches for Boise project renderings. Check out these new renderings of the new St. Luke's Heart Center, from different perspectives. (At least I've never seen these before)

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_st_boise/1.png

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_st_boise/3.png

Great find, BoiseAirport. I especially like these two renderings that show what appears to be a 9 story atrium connecting the two towers. Sweet!

But as much as I like the atrium, I also agree with City of Trees about the closure of Jefferson Street. (I never was a fan of the City of Boise allowing St Luke's to close Bannock Street either.) I would rather see it remain open with the possibility of it and State Street someday becoming a couplet from Avenue B to perhaps 23rd Street.

St Luke's could just as easily connect this new tower to the existing one with a skybridge. As can be seen in these two renderings, one is already planned to span Avenue B to connect the soon-to-be-built medical building, so why not do the same for the new cardiac tower? They also have a parking garage spanning 1st Street as well. So it is not like they lack the know-how to design new buildings that will allow the existing streets to remain open.

[BoiseAirport]

This was posted in February, but it's still relevant. It's an update on the Zonda USA bus manufacturing facility in Boise.

http://zondausa.com/Zonda_USA/News/Entries/2012/2/18_Agreements_Announced_at_Los_Angeles_US-China_Economic_%26_Trade_Forum.html

Agreements Announced at Los Angeles US-China Economic & Trade Forum

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Zhongda Industrial Group has appointed Zonda USA, LLC as its sole sales, service and manufacturing arm in the United States and assigned Zonda USA worldwide sales and marketing responsibilities for the entire Industrial Group.
...

The planned operations in Idaho envisions an electric bus manufacturing facility and facilities to support sales and service for all of the Zhongda Industrial Group’s products.

...

Zonda USA expects to announce details of its US production plans in the next sixty days.

Very exciting stuff. I'm really interested to see what the scale of this project is and what it could mean for the economy in the valley. :)

[boisecynic]

...But as much as I like the atrium, I also agree with City of Trees about the closure of Jefferson Street. (I never was a fan of the City of Boise allowing St Luke's to close Bannock Street either.) I would rather see it remain open with the possibility of it and State Street someday becoming a couplet from Avenue B to perhaps 23rd Street.

St Luke's could just as easily connect this new tower to the existing one with a skybridge. As can be seen in these two renderings, one is already planned to span Avenue B to connect the soon-to-be-built medical building, so why not do the same for the new cardiac tower? They also have a parking garage spanning 1st Street as well. So it is not like they lack the know-how to design new buildings that will allow the existing streets to remain open.

I don't see where it appears Jefferson would be closed. It looks like they rendered a sky bridge to me. Disclosure: I regularly have to travel from the east end to the west end and Jefferson is by far the best way to do this. Front: no reason to add another car to Front when I don't want to go to the connector. Idaho: Can be busy and lots of pedestrians, keeping Jefferson open reduces potential car/pedestrian conflicts on Idaho and Bannock. And State St: pffft, I avoid State Street downtown like the plague.

And no they shouldn't have closed Bannock at St Lukes, either. The grid was built for a reason. I've even suggested the Grove Plaza should be reopened. Look at the success of Bodo. I attribute it at least in part to the mews style streets they created in Bodo. I haven't heard of a single pedestrian/cyclist accident with a car in Bodo since it opened.

Funny that 23rd comes into the conversation because 23rd used to go straight thru where the connector is and connected to River St. They should have kept that one open too as it provided the only direct CBD bypass from NW Boise to 9th and River (BSU).

[Visualize]

^The skybridge is going over Ave. B. The block bound by Fort, Jefferson, and 1st is where the new tower is going to go. Jefferson will be completely covered.

Totally agree with you on 23rd St. That is even where State St. bottlenecks, it couldn't be more logical and efficient to still have 23rd connect with River.

[City Of Trees]

I have an old street map from 1980 that shows a proposed State/Jefferson couplet that would have began on the west end in between 21st and 19th. That wouldn't have been a good idea, as it would have cut into the clearly residential part of Jefferson west of 17th. My idea would be to start it in between 17th and 16th, and on the east end, curve it back around to State/Fort while providing a proper intersection with Reserve Street (that intersection has always been dodgy). I should probably mock up a drawing later on that if I have time.

[City Of Trees]

Funny that 23rd comes into the conversation because 23rd used to go straight thru where the connector is and connected to River St. They should have kept that one open too as it provided the only direct CBD bypass from NW Boise to 9th and River (BSU).

23rd also used to be a state highway. Think about that.

I could understand the logic of the tradeoff by providing an additional exit from the connector, though. I really wish they would have done the same on the other side by adding an on-ramp from the end of 17th to the Connector. It's annoying as hell to either have to backtrack all the way to 9th or have to go down 35 mph Main Street for about a mile. There's no good way to get directly to the Connector from most of the North End.

[Sawtooth]

looking towards the sun.



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[boisecynic]

Nope, do not want. Hopefully ACHD will laugh at this.

http://i.imgur.com/240ow.jpg

[BoiseAirport]

Here's an update to the main page. I decided to scrap the Excel file as it was a bit cumbersome to edit and I thought it was a bit redundant with the information displayed below it. I also changed the format a little bit so it's easier to read and communicates more information with less space. This way I can put in more projects and master plans showing long-term planning. What do you folks think? :)

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Boise Development Thread (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUFI-BJCnY)
"The Athens of the Sagebrush" - Clarence Darrow on Boise, 1907

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→ Active Projects ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ozDfwAxZ6o)
We are actively finding and receiving updates on these projects. Also includes projects
under construction.

Eighth & Main (http://www.8thandmain.com/)
Zions Bank Regional Headquarters
Office Tower
Floors: 16-20
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/7012859301_839de269a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012859301/)

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JUMP - Jack's Urban Meeting Place (http://www.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/index.html)
Mixed Use Arts/Community Center + Urban Park
Floors: 7-14
Status: Under Construction

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/7012859387_bc9209253d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012859387/)

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St. Lukes Cardiovascular Tower (http://www.stlukesonline.org/boise/specialties_and_services/heart/future.php)
Hospital Tower
Floors: 6 (Jefferson Plaza), 9 (Cardio Tower)
Status: Proposed

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/7012860997_a36a73a6ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012860997/)

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River 8 (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/03/14/2034397/developer-previews-river-8-lofts.html)
Condominiums
Floors: 6
Status: Proposed

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6866748342_4d2dd3ffe8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6866748342/)

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River Edge (http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/details.aspx?id=CUP11-00090&type=doc)
Apartments
Floors: 5
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7013173985_2a88f0fc8d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013173985/)

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916 Park (http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/details.aspx?id=CUP11-00103&type=doc)
Mixed-Use
Floors: 4
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/7013263443_b7c33881f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013263443/)

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Mercy Housing (https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=385)
Affordable Housing
Floors: 3
Status: Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6867152014_5b5dab53a7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152014/)

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Harris Ranch (http://www.harris-ranch.com/)
Residential Community
Floors: Various
Status: Complete/Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6867152256_ff835b0cce.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152256/)

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Whole Foods Development Phase I (http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/Whole-Foods-to-break-ground-in-downtown-Boise-132283228.html)
Commercial
Floors: 1-3
Status: Under Construction

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/6867152346_50ca8c2c65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152346/)

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Boise State - Bronco Stadium Expansion (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/09/1910097/bronco-stadium-expansion-plan.html)
University
Floors: N/A
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/7013263971_833843f58b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013263971/)

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Boise State - Athletic Facility Expansion (http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/16/bmurphy/boise_state_football_complex_gets_final_approval_state_board)
University
Floors: 3
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6867152468_6b89fd7b52.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152468/)

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Boise State - College of Business and Economics (http://cobe.boisestate.edu/)
University
Floors: 5
Status: Near Completion

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/6867152504_ed016a0d0d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152504/)

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Esther Simplot Park (http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Parks/ParksAndFacilities/Parks/page16285.aspx)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/6867152622_084d05582b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152622/)

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Dona Larsen Park (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/09/10/1793093/dona-larsen-park-project-gets.html)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Under Construction

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/6868616470_03d9d552a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868616470/)

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Boise River Whitewater Park (http://www.boiseriverpark.com/)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Near Completion

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7013264209_4dea7f267a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264209/)

→ Inactive/Visionary Projects ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlaePTEfHNI&feature=related)
These projects have been in headlines in recent years, but have recently been quiet
for a variety of reasons. Status is generally unknown, and could be alive or dead.
This list also includes visionary projects which may be fundraising, but have no set design or
construction date.

Capitol Plaza (http://www.boisecapitolplaza.com/)
Office Tower/Mixed-Use
Floors: 14
Status: Inactive - Not Dead (as of Feb 2011)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/7013264253_674bb9c149.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264253/)

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Capital II Tower (http://www.colabarchitecture.com/colabstudio-architecture-commercial.html)
Office Tower
Floors: 11
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/6867153588_7db51d2cc7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153588/)

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Broad 5 (http://www.oaaslaney.com/projects/broad5_1.html)
Office Tower
Floors:
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7013265585_e970343cdb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265585/)

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Capital Terrace Apartments/Condominiums (http://idahobusinessreview.com/2007/05/14/ccdc-approves-capitol-terrace-apartments-in-downtown-boise/)
Apartment/Condominium
Floors: 2+8
Status: Unlikely

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/7013264357_c409d63222.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264357/)

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Whole Foods Development Phase II (http://boisecondosandlofts.com/custompage.cfm?cpid=941)
Condominiums
Floors: Unknown
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/6867154236_aee50490d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154236/)

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Downtown Transit Center/Multi-Modal Center (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/08/19/1765108/boise-transit-center-moving-ahead.html)
Floors: 3-7
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/7013265513_a6788b3d11.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265513/)

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Light Rail/Downtown Circulator/Trolley (http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2011/10/20/boise-wins-federal-grant-will-revisit-downtown-circulator)
Floors: N/A
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/6867154624_3562f9fa0e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154624/)

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New Convention Center (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/07/10/1721290/new-options-for-boise-convention.html)
Floors: Various
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/7013264513_36f930e928.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264513/)

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New Convention Center - Marriott Hotel (http://idahobusinessreview.com/2007/04/24/boise-convention-center-development-to-include-10story-marriott/)
Floors: 10
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/6867153018_58af4386d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153018/)

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Boise Public Market (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/10/13/1837573/boise-explores-creatingan-indoor.html)
Floors: 2-3
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/6867154380_4ccc2dd3b2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154380/)

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Capitol Connector Building
Floors: 6
Status: Probably Dead but the sign is still up and it's a cool looking building and I'm a glass half full kind of guy

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/6867153034_49618390ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153034/)

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Scentsy Office Tower (Meridian) (http://scentsy.net/en-ie/newsroom/news-releases/articletype/articleview/articleid/150/scentsy-opens-new-distribution-center-on-its-meridian-campus.aspx)
Scentsy Offices
Floors: 6
Status Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/7013265763_01272c685e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265763/)

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Fifth + Main (http://www.boisecondosandlofts.com/custompage.cfm?cpid=1423)
Mixed-Use
Floors: 4
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6867153086_b5bf099404.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153086/)

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Boise State Alumni Center (http://alumni.boisestate.edu/campaign/#)
University
Floors: 4
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7013265883_e310b1389e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265883/)

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New Boise Hawks Stadium (http://www.bbcboise.com/)
Stadium
Floors: Various
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7013266187_108c0d0204.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013266187/)

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War Eagle Speedway (http://bondyweb.com/idaho-business-news/51-local-business/85-war-eagle-speedway-update)
Racing Complex
Floors: N/A
Status: Probably Dead but it was a neat ambition so I'm putting it here

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7013264639_abc9acc833.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264639/)

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Sunergy Solar Farm (http://www.dailytech.com/Boise+Sunergy+to+Build+First+Largescale+Solar+Plant+in+Idaho/article18608.htm)
Solar Power Plant
Floors: N/A
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7249/6867154432_aff4a8b32c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154432/)

→ Comprehensive Master Plans ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-DbbeHmbvw)
This is how our current leaders see Boise in 20-30 years. And by the looks of it, the future is bright! :)

Blueprint Boise - City of Boise Master Plan (http://www.cityofboise.org/blueprintboise/)
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Boise West Side Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/WestsideMasterPlan_completeforprinting_000.pdf)
2001

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/6868615798_a32322eed1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868615798/)

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Old Boise - River - Myrtle Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/OBEcompleteplan113004-forprinting_000.pdf)
2004

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6868620898_ff4566c297.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868620898/)

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30th Street Redevelopment Master Plan (http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/PDS/Transportation/30thStreet/page14010.aspx)
March 2010

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6868618044_e6447605ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868618044/)

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Pioneer Corridor Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/pioneercorridor.aspx)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/7014729903_6fb6171e84.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7014729903/)

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Boise State University Campus Master Plan (http://vpfa.boisestate.edu/campus-master-plan/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7014728915_bca21a25a7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7014728915/)

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Boise Airport Master Plan (http://www.iflyboise.com/airport-guide/about-the-airport/master-plan/additional-master-plan-information/)
April 2010

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/6868617672_068cd1d69b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868617672/)

[boisecynic]

Good job BoiseAirport! I think you've left out the Riverview Rehab and the Senior Apartments at 12th and River.

So many pics recently. Here's a few more: Pioneer Path to the Wave tour.

http://i.imgur.com/axQGD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/p6nOs.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/tucfO.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/EaJlD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/i7vFc.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Z4kh3.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/3TqRn.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/5RdYr.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/CW7eL.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/wFiJV.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/Kn5aU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/GFoYK.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/H42zQ.jpg

Of course it starts getting cloudy before I could complete my mission.
http://i.imgur.com/STlWq.jpg

Joe's Crab Shack needs more bicycle parking.
http://i.imgur.com/bW5aL.jpg

These signs showed up in just the last few days.
http://i.imgur.com/dsuqt.jpg

[BOI-IDA]

http://i.imgur.com/dsuqt.jpg

Surely they intend to paint the new footbridge. :shrug:

I would certainly hope so anyway. The colors on the Pioneer footbridge are okay and might look good on this bridge.

With all the signage on these bridges, a person seeing these pictures for the first time, and who didn't know otherwise, might get the impression that the Boise River is a major commercial waterway, and not simply the floaters' paradise that it is.;)

[boisecynic]

Surely they intend to paint the new footbridge...

It's a special alloy that develops a patina and rusts no further. You can see this alloy on the Maple Grove Bridge over I84 and the East Parkcenter Bridge. For the life of me I can't find the info on this. I think I even posted about it once.

It's not the best looking stuff but it saves big bucks on maintenance, i.e., it never needs painting.

[Sawtooth]

Sexy format BoiseAirport.

[City Of Trees]

Why oh why is it called the 36th St Bridge? It doesn't even run in the same direction as Garden City's 36th Street, and you also have to deal with Boise's 36th Street Confusion. It should have been called either the Pleasanton or Adams Bridge, or something different altogether.

[Visualize]

Why oh why is it called the 36th St Bridge? It doesn't even run in the same direction as Garden City's 36th Street, and you also have to deal with Boise's 36th Street Confusion. It should have been called either the Pleasanton or Adams Bridge, or something different altogether.

Seriously, it's even closer to being 35th St as well on the Garden City side...makes no sense.

Another issue is how it doesn't connect to anything, missing paths on both sides by a matter of feet...it's almost comical in how bad this is. Though I think when the park is developed, the path on the Boise side is going to change drastically anyway, so it won't matter.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/visualeyez1983/bridge-1.png

[Visualize]

Here's an update to the main page. I decided to scrap the Excel file as it was a bit cumbersome to edit and I thought it was a bit redundant with the information displayed below it. I also changed the format a little bit so it's easier to read and communicates more information with less space. This way I can put in more projects and master plans showing long-term planning. What do you folks think? :)

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Boise Development Thread (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPUFI-BJCnY)
"The Athens of the Sagebrush" - Clarence Darrow on Boise, 1907

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http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/7015465889_1cf8e9a87a_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7015465889/)

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→ Active Projects ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ozDfwAxZ6o)
We are actively finding and receiving updates on these projects. Also includes projects
under construction.

Eighth & Main (http://www.8thandmain.com/)
Zions Bank Regional Headquarters
Office Tower
Floors: 16-20
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7184/7012859301_839de269a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012859301/)

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JUMP - Jack's Urban Meeting Place (http://www.jacksurbanmeetingplace.org/index.html)
Mixed Use Arts/Community Center + Urban Park
Floors: 7-14
Status: Under Construction

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6045/7012859387_bc9209253d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012859387/)

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St. Lukes Cardiovascular Tower (http://www.stlukesonline.org/boise/specialties_and_services/heart/future.php)
Hospital Tower
Floors: 6 (Jefferson Plaza), 9 (Cardio Tower)
Status: Proposed

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6101/7012860997_a36a73a6ff.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7012860997/)

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River 8 (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/03/14/2034397/developer-previews-river-8-lofts.html)
Condominiums
Floors: 6
Status: Proposed

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6866748342_4d2dd3ffe8.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6866748342/)

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River Edge (http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/details.aspx?id=CUP11-00090&type=doc)
Apartments
Floors: 5
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7136/7013173985_2a88f0fc8d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013173985/)

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916 Park (http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pdsonline/details.aspx?id=CUP11-00103&type=doc)
Mixed-Use
Floors: 4
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7201/7013263443_b7c33881f4.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013263443/)

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Mercy Housing (https://www.mercyhousing.org/Page.aspx?pid=385)
Affordable Housing
Floors: 3
Status: Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7052/6867152014_5b5dab53a7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152014/)

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Harris Ranch (http://www.harris-ranch.com/)
Residential Community
Floors: Various
Status: Complete/Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7062/6867152256_ff835b0cce.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152256/)

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Whole Foods Development Phase I (http://www.ktvb.com/news/local/Whole-Foods-to-break-ground-in-downtown-Boise-132283228.html)
Commercial
Floors: 1-3
Status: Under Construction

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7223/6867152346_50ca8c2c65.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152346/)

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Boise State - Bronco Stadium Expansion (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/12/09/1910097/bronco-stadium-expansion-plan.html)
University
Floors: N/A
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7065/7013263971_833843f58b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013263971/)

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Boise State - Athletic Facility Expansion (http://voices.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/16/bmurphy/boise_state_football_complex_gets_final_approval_state_board)
University
Floors: 3
Status: Groundbreaking Imminent

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7093/6867152468_6b89fd7b52.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152468/)

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Boise State - College of Business and Economics (http://cobe.boisestate.edu/)
University
Floors: 5
Status: Near Completion

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7077/6867152504_ed016a0d0d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152504/)

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Esther Simplot Park (http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/Parks/ParksAndFacilities/Parks/page16285.aspx)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7244/6867152622_084d05582b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867152622/)

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Dona Larsen Park (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/09/10/1793093/dona-larsen-park-project-gets.html)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Under Construction

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7220/6868616470_03d9d552a3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868616470/)

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Boise River Whitewater Park (http://www.boiseriverpark.com/)
Park
Floors: N/A
Status: Near Completion

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/7013264209_4dea7f267a.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264209/)

→ Inactive/Visionary Projects ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlaePTEfHNI&feature=related)
These projects have been in headlines in recent years, but have recently been quiet
for a variety of reasons. Status is generally unknown, and could be alive or dead.
This list also includes visionary projects which may be fundraising, but have no set design or
construction date.

Capitol Plaza (http://www.boisecapitolplaza.com/)
Office Tower/Mixed-Use
Floors: 14
Status: Inactive - Not Dead (as of Feb 2011)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7044/7013264253_674bb9c149.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264253/)

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Capital II Tower (http://www.colabarchitecture.com/colabstudio-architecture-commercial.html)
Office Tower
Floors: 11
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7216/6867153588_7db51d2cc7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153588/)

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Broad 5 (http://www.oaaslaney.com/projects/broad5_1.html)
Office Tower
Floors:
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7013265585_e970343cdb.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265585/)

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Capital Terrace Apartments/Condominiums (http://idahobusinessreview.com/2007/05/14/ccdc-approves-capitol-terrace-apartments-in-downtown-boise/)
Apartment/Condominium
Floors: 2+8
Status: Unlikely

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7068/7013264357_c409d63222.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264357/)

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Whole Foods Development Phase II (http://boisecondosandlofts.com/custompage.cfm?cpid=941)
Condominiums
Floors: Unknown
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7229/6867154236_aee50490d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154236/)

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Downtown Transit Center/Multi-Modal Center (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/08/19/1765108/boise-transit-center-moving-ahead.html)
Floors: 3-7
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7179/7013265513_a6788b3d11.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265513/)

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Light Rail/Downtown Circulator/Trolley (http://www.boiseweekly.com/CityDesk/archives/2011/10/20/boise-wins-federal-grant-will-revisit-downtown-circulator)
Floors: N/A
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7257/6867154624_3562f9fa0e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154624/)

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New Convention Center (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/07/10/1721290/new-options-for-boise-convention.html)
Floors: Various
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7193/7013264513_36f930e928.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264513/)

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New Convention Center - Marriott Hotel (http://idahobusinessreview.com/2007/04/24/boise-convention-center-development-to-include-10story-marriott/)
Floors: 10
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/6867153018_58af4386d6.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153018/)

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Boise Public Market (http://www.idahostatesman.com/2011/10/13/1837573/boise-explores-creatingan-indoor.html)
Floors: 2-3
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/6867154380_4ccc2dd3b2.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154380/)

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Capitol Connector Building
Floors: 6
Status: Probably Dead but the sign is still up and it's a cool looking building and I'm a glass half full kind of guy

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7218/6867153034_49618390ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153034/)

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Scentsy Office Tower (Meridian) (http://scentsy.net/en-ie/newsroom/news-releases/articletype/articleview/articleid/150/scentsy-opens-new-distribution-center-on-its-meridian-campus.aspx)
Scentsy Offices
Floors: 6
Status Proposed

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7187/7013265763_01272c685e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265763/)

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Fifth + Main (http://www.boisecondosandlofts.com/custompage.cfm?cpid=1423)
Mixed-Use
Floors: 4
Status: Approved

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7066/6867153086_b5bf099404.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867153086/)

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Boise State Alumni Center (http://alumni.boisestate.edu/campaign/#)
University
Floors: 4
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7212/7013265883_e310b1389e.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013265883/)

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New Boise Hawks Stadium (http://www.bbcboise.com/)
Stadium
Floors: Various
Status: Vision

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7127/7013266187_108c0d0204.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013266187/)

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War Eagle Speedway (http://bondyweb.com/idaho-business-news/51-local-business/85-war-eagle-speedway-update)
Racing Complex
Floors: N/A
Status: Probably Dead but it was a neat ambition so I'm putting it here

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7242/7013264639_abc9acc833.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7013264639/)

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Sunergy Solar Farm (http://www.dailytech.com/Boise+Sunergy+to+Build+First+Largescale+Solar+Plant+in+Idaho/article18608.htm)
Solar Power Plant
Floors: N/A
Status: Unknown

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7249/6867154432_aff4a8b32c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6867154432/)

→ Comprehensive Master Plans ← (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-DbbeHmbvw)
This is how our current leaders see Boise in 20-30 years. And by the looks of it, the future is bright! :)

Blueprint Boise - City of Boise Master Plan (http://www.cityofboise.org/blueprintboise/)
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Boise West Side Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/WestsideMasterPlan_completeforprinting_000.pdf)
2001

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7250/6868615798_a32322eed1.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868615798/)

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Old Boise - River - Myrtle Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/documents/OBEcompleteplan113004-forprinting_000.pdf)
2004

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6094/6868620898_ff4566c297.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868620898/)

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30th Street Redevelopment Master Plan (http://www.cityofboise.org/Departments/PDS/Transportation/30thStreet/page14010.aspx)
March 2010

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7039/6868618044_e6447605ef.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868618044/)

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Pioneer Corridor Master Plan (http://www.ccdcboise.com/AboutCCDC/pioneercorridor.aspx)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/7014729903_6fb6171e84.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7014729903/)

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Boise State University Campus Master Plan (http://vpfa.boisestate.edu/campus-master-plan/)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7243/7014728915_bca21a25a7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/7014728915/)

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Boise Airport Master Plan (http://www.iflyboise.com/airport-guide/about-the-airport/master-plan/additional-master-plan-information/)
April 2010

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7116/6868617672_068cd1d69b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6868617672/)



Sweeeeet update. :D Bumping it since it was only on the last page for a day.

[eastidaho]

:previous:
Wow a lot of good stuff lately.

BoiseAirport, I really appreciate your efforts in tying everything together. Love the format.

Sawtooth and BoiseCynic thanks for the spring photos.

[boisecynic]

Seriously, it's even closer to being 35th St as well on the Garden City side...makes no sense.

Another issue is how it doesn't connect to anything, missing paths on both sides by a matter of feet...it's almost comical in how bad this is. Though I think when the park is developed, the path on the Boise side is going to change drastically anyway, so it won't matter.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/visualeyez1983/bridge-1.png

The naming is Garden City's doing probably, since it was Garden City that obtained the grant money to build the bridge. Also, Boise City limits end at the bank on the east side. The wave has always been called the 36th Street Wave since I've been going down there as far back as the early 90s. I don't know why. Maybe it was because the only access way back in the day was from 36th Street.

The approach paths (built before the footbridge) on both sides which misalign are due to a 8" high pressure gas main that goes under the river just upstream. I think it's directly under the Pleasanton Spur. The Pleasanton spur was built years ago when land just to the north was still private. The Waterfront District site planners-- I don't know, maybe their path is directly above the gas line which precluded any structural foundation work. IOW, it's ok to build a path above a gas main but not deeply extending bridge abutments. That dogleg on the GC side is actually a good thing or we would need a stop light. I see people already speeding through that intersection from both the bridge and the greenbelt. The greenbelt on the Boise side had to be curved due to required steepness of the approach by ADA rules.

The red tape in this seemingly run of the mill project has been phenomenal. However, the results are phenomenal. This footbridge is much better than the 2 originals at BSU and Ann Morrison.

[Hawk]

Thanks so much for updating it BA you did a wonderful job!

[Cottonwood]

Thanks BoiseAirport. The Mercy Housing is actually under construction near River Street. I can update the first page of this thread with your list so that it is easy to look at rather than being buried in the pages. Thanks boisecynic and Sawtooth for the pictures!! Keep them coming, there are never too many pictures posted here, in fact it would be nice if more were posted on a weekly basis....hint, hint.

[BoiseAirport]

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! :)

Thanks BoiseAirport. The Mercy Housing is actually under construction near River Street. I can update the first page of this thread with your list so that it is easy to look at rather than being buried in the pages. Thanks boisecynic and Sawtooth for the pictures!! Keep them coming, there are never too many pictures posted here, in fact it would be nice if more were posted on a weekly basis....hint, hint.

Thank you! I'll PM you the post with slight tweaks and updates shortly.

[Cottonwood]

Thanks everyone for the awesome feedback! :)



Thank you! I'll PM you the post with slight tweaks and updates shortly.



The update has been posted on the first page. Thanks BoiseAirport:leek:

[Hawk]

so any idea why construction hasn't started on the zions bank HQ? I believe they said it'd start the day of the ground breaking but every night I've walked by and taken a look and there's literally nothing changed.

[ianjt]

so any idea why construction hasn't started on the zions bank HQ? I believe they said it'd start the day of the ground breaking but every night I've walked by and taken a look and there's literally nothing changed.

There is scaffolding on the building next to the pit--where Fork is. I think they are preparing that building for the construction.

[Bodo_business]

There is scaffolding on the building next to the pit--where Fork is. I think they are preparing that building for the construction.

This pic should probably go over in the 8th and Main thread, but since ianjt mentioned the scaffolding I'll post here. I took this today while walking back from lunch. Scaffolding was up and concrete was being hoisted up to the top in five gallon buckets (not very efficient, but I suppose OK if they were just doing a patch job).

http://weech.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/i-vtDPSX6/0/M/CA03271214531632-M.jpg (http://weech.smugmug.com/Other/Camera-Awesome-Photos/22141233_JnvcTW#!i=1767863394&k=vtDPSX6&lb=1&s=A)

[Cottonwood]

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/03/28/2054498/boise-one-of-the-strongest-20.html

Boise one of the strongest 20 metros for recovery, Brookings reports
Statesman staff
Posted: 2:39pm on Mar 28, 2012; Modified: 2:42pm on Mar 28, 2012
2012-03-28T20:42:43Z

Boise was among the top 20 U.S. metro areas with the strongest recovery through the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution, a Washington, D.C. think tank.

The program tracks economic recovery among the 100 largest metro areas by analyzing employment, unemployment, gross metropolitan product and housing prices

[greenbearcub]

http://heazleportfolio.com/content_1.php

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_st_boise/1.png

http://heazleportfolio.com/images_st_boise/2.png





I wish this would get done but as far as I know both projects are on indefinite hold. So not for sure when they will be started or if they ever will be. I think they will but I doubt any time soon, but I could be wrong.

[boisecynic]

I wish this would get done but as far as I know both projects are on indefinite hold. So not for sure when they will be started or if they ever will be. I think they will but I doubt any time soon, but I could be wrong.

ACHD is not going to allow them to block off Jefferson.

[Cottonwood]

I wish this would get done but as far as I know both projects are on indefinite hold. So not for sure when they will be started or if they ever will be. I think they will but I doubt any time soon, but I could be wrong.

I do not know if they are on indefinite hold (unless you have more info than the rest of us do), but per the link they are accepting donations to help fund the additions. If I remember correctly, I saw a news clip last year about the new tower and that it is still a few years out or until they have the money to build. I would say it is still in the early planning stages, but not on hold.

http://www.stlukesonline.org/boise/specialties_and_services/heart/future.php

[Sawtooth]

near downtown ~ water, water everywhere




http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0133.jpg











http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0132.jpg








further downstream, Veterans State Park, HDR but without using a tripod which would have been inconvenient at this particular time because I was on my bike.



http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0156.jpg











http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0159.jpg










so, I am thinking of beginning a Boise River Greenbelt photo and history thread because our belt is like a national treasure, we may not have light rail yet, but look at what we have had all along, our belt is one of a kind. It will be a thread that anyone is invited to post photos in, so be on the watch out for it.












a few add ons.






http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0181.jpg









http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0183.jpg









http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j214/Idahomajesty/March2012/DSC_0184.jpg

[Visualize]

so, I am thinking of beginning a Boise River Greenbelt photo and history thread because our belt is like a national treasure, we may not have light rail yet, but look at what we have had all along, our belt is one of a kind. It will be a thread that anyone is invited to post photos in, so be on the watch out for it.

I would really like to see a thread like that. The greenbelt, river and all it entails is without a doubt my favorite aspect of the City.

[Visualize]

I did a little project the other day that analyzed the expanding urban growth boundary of the Boise Metropolitan Area from 1990-2011 and figured you guys might like to see it.

1990
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/visualeyez1983/1990Classification.png

2011
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m48/visualeyez1983/2011classifactionA.png

*the black is not classified, and Lake Lowell in 1990 just had a bad sample, it didn't actually increase in size.

[BoiseAirport]

Wow!! Very nice Visualize! It never ceases to amaze me how much the city has changed in the last 20 years. Here's a nice article in the Press-Tribune about the recent economic activity

http://www.idahopress.com/news/treasure-valley-praised-for-economic-recovery/article_af930df4-7d50-11e1-8600-0019bb2963f4.html

Treasure Valley praised for economic recovery

Posted: Tuesday, April 3, 2012 12:00 am | Updated: 11:53 pm, Mon Apr 2, 2012.
Holly Beech

© 2012 Idaho Press-Tribune

TREASURE VALLEY — A Brookings Institution report named Boise as one of the top 20 metropolitan areas for strong economic recovery in the 4th quarter of 2011.

[BoiseAirport]

Wow, I just realized I've been on this forum for almost 7 years. Has it really been that long? Ha, I remember the very first post I made. I was such a little doofus... I think I was 13 when I joined.

It's not something I think about a whole lot, but I really do owe much of where I am right now to SSP. I don't think I would've developed a passion for the progression and urban development of my hometown without it. I definitely don't think I would be into 3D modeling at all. Chatting with local enthusiasts for 7 years really fueled my passion and curiosity. How awesome is that? :)

I was just scanning through this thread... Lots of neat gems here and there, I completely forgot that the Banner Bank was supposed to be 16 stories. I would love to see a rendering of that. Haha, good times... good times... Watching the Aspen and the Hampton Inn & Suites rise.

Say, where did these SSPers go?
boisepicture
mr. condo
BoiseIdahoan
BrianinBoise
IdaBoi
logicskier
nobody
Mr. Boisean and IdahoMountainBoy are gone too, I wonder where they went...

[boisecynic]

On the previous page BoiseAirport wrote:

Wow, I just realized I've been on this forum for almost 7 years. Has it really been that long? Ha, I remember the very first post I made. I was such a little doofus... I think I was 13 when I joined.

It's not something I think about a whole lot, but I really do owe much of where I am right now to SSP. I don't think I would've developed a passion for the progression and urban development of my hometown without it. I definitely don't think I would be into 3D modeling at all. Chatting with local enthusiasts for 7 years really fueled my passion and curiosity. How awesome is that?

I was just scanning through this thread... Lots of neat gems here and there, I completely forgot that the Banner Bank was supposed to be 16 stories. I would love to see a rendering of that. Haha, good times... good times... Watching the Aspen and the Hampton Inn & Suites rise.

Say, where did these SSPers go?
boisepicture
mr. condo
BoiseIdahoan
BrianinBoise
IdaBoi
logicskier
nobody
Mr. Boisean and IdahoMountainBoy are gone too, I wonder where they went...

Nobody claimed to be moving here: http://forum.skyscraperpage.com/showthread.php?t=146714 (post #19) The others, I don't know. Logicskier always posted good stuff. It is interesting to go back through the entire thread but it's so long now that it takes a long time.

What's really interesting though is this thread is now a document for historical research. Hopefully Dylan has good backups because if this site ever goes down it will take a lot of info with it that can't be found anywhere else.

[Cottonwood]

What's really interesting though is this thread is now a document for historical research. Hopefully Dylan has good backups because if this site ever goes down it will take a lot of info with it that can't be found anywhere else.


Spot on...a lot of info would be lost, and good info too. I bet a fair number of local lurkers read this forum for the information and never post reponses or even sign up with a user name. Boizean pops in once in a while.

[Cottonwood]

The entire article is at the link. A friend of mine worked for one of the local refugee offices a few years ago and she always said Boise is one of the first choices of cities to place refugees because it is the perfect city for them to acclimate to American life. The caring nature of the local people here is one of big reasons too.

http://www.ktvb.com/news/Community-partnerships-helping-refugees-settle-into-Boise-146030665.html

Community partnerships helping refugees settle into Boise


BOISE-- Community leaders are the people who can make a town feel like a home. That is why in Boise, community partnerships are key to welcoming the refugee population.

Three years ago, the city started working on the Refugee Resource Strategic Community Plan. Local businesses and the mayor's office teamed up to help refugees moving into Boise.

Theresa McLeod with the Mayor's office says Boise's plan is getting national attention. Last week, she presented the plan at the Episcopal Migration Ministry conference and says other communities are looking into creating similar programs.

[Hawk]

I haven't been here for long but I am here to stay. I may may not post as much as i use to when i first signed up ( I need to start being more active), but I check SSP every single day.

[trekkerguy]

I know I'm a little late on these, but I was gone for a while and wanted to respond to this convo.


First, since this is my first post since joining, let me say hello and thanks for keeping the interest in Boise's growth alive and focused on substance.

Affordable housing downtown is simply not possible given the cost of construction. The only way it is ever going to happen is if it is subsidized. Condos are dead from a financing standpoint and the cost to build vertical is prohibitive. Type V over Type 1 was supposed to be the path to affordability, but it has not worked. The alternative is to locate density around the edges of the downtown core and provide public transportation that is intelligently planned and truly functional.

Welcome to the forum Mr. Pragmatic! :notacrook:
You make a very good point, I just get very frustrated with the only affordable places(by affordable I mean for average people workinng average jobs) where people could realistically even share a residence to live not being very close to downtown. But I definitely understand what you're saying.

I like the statement about adding more density around the edges of downtown core, perhaps downtown could expand this way? I'm all for that.

There are proposals for large apartment complexes across the river from downtown near BSU which can help fill that gap. I feel that large lot at Idaho/Bannock and 16th would be perfect for affordable apartments. I assume, maybe I am wrong, that the young working class who don't live near downtown and happen to live out in west Boise still come downtown for their entertainment, if downtown is their scene. (Some of them may be more of the TGI Fridays crowd and the chain restaurants near BTS are their scene).
Downtown has been pretty busy recently (as it usually is), especially at nights and weekends...it is almost impossible to get into a restaurant without reservations and even then there is a wait. More young professionals living in the downtown area is always going to be a positive. Downtown has an impressive selection of restaurants, retail, etc...but imagine what more we could have if there were a larger number of young pro's living in downtown.



also..
Work has commenced inside of the old Macy's building. Hopefully renderings are released soon.

Cottonwood agreed about downtown being busy. Being over here in South Florida(for the moment, may be coming back this summer, tbd) I've been able to visit places like Hollywood and Ft. Lauderdale and both have fantastic street level urban culture. In fact... it very much reminded me of Boise except with a beach and more bikinis :cheers:

Either way, Boise is ahead of it's time and will continue to progress, perhaps I am seeing more disparity than there really is when it comes to downtown housing, though I'd still like to see a couple more apartment buildings pop up in/near downtown that provide housing similar to Civic Plaza Apts. I just know far too many younger people around my age who prefer to head out with the TGIFriday and Mall crowds...


I bet a fair number of local lurkers read this forum for the information and never post reponses or even sign up with a user name.
I lurked for about six months before finally joining, realizing that this entire subject matter had become fairly important to me.



Side note: My girlfriend and I may be breaking up and as much as I love my home state of Florida and the plentiful access to beaches, big cities and all my favorite sports teams, I may be making arrangements to return to The City of Trees this summer. :yes:

[BoiseAirport]

Forbes: Best Cities for Raising a Family :tup:

No. 2 Boise, Idaho

Rankings (of 100 largest metros):
Median Income: 64 Cost of Living Index: 44 Housing Affordability: 34 Commuting: 23 Pct. Owning Homes: 29 (69%) Crime: 5 Education: 1

Life is good for many families in the Pacific Northwest’s third largest city, with lower costs and less crime than the region’s two biggest metros, Seattle and Portland. And there’s the local powerhouse football team, the Boise State Broncos.

http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eddf45gihi/no-2-boise-idaho/#gallerycontent

[el conquistador]

Forbes: Best Cities for Raising a Family :tup:



http://www.forbes.com/pictures/eddf45gihi/no-2-boise-idaho/#gallerycontent

I wish the article went into detail on what the scoring criteria are. It said in the article 'quality of schools' in Boise are good, but Idaho struggles in that department significantly. Most colleges in the region acknowledge that even the best and the brightest of Idaho public schools are about about a year behind overall and have a tough first year. :shrug:

[Cottonwood]

I wish the article went into detail on what the scoring criteria are. It said in the article 'quality of schools' in Boise are good, but Idaho struggles in that department significantly. Most colleges in the region acknowledge that even the best and the brightest of Idaho public schools are about about a year behind overall and have a tough first year. :shrug:

The Boise area school districts typically rank as the best in the state and the Boise district high schools have been ranked nationally.

http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2011/07/boise-borah-capital-and-timberline-high-schools-dominate-national-high-school-rankings.aspx
7/12/2011
All four of Boise School District’s traditional high schools appear in Washington Post’s (formerly Newsweek’s) annual listing of America’s best high schools for effectively preparing students for college. Boise, Borah, Capital, and Timberline high schools list among the top 7-percent of all public high schools in the U.S. The four BSD high schools are among only seven high schools in Idaho, and the only high schools in southwest Idaho, to earn this national recognition. The newspaper released the national rankings in May, 2011

[BoiseTran]

I wish the article went into detail on what the scoring criteria are. It said in the article 'quality of schools' in Boise are good, but Idaho struggles in that department significantly. Most colleges in the region acknowledge that even the best and the brightest of Idaho public schools are about about a year behind overall and have a tough first year. :shrug:

It's true that certain districts in Idaho lag behind, as it true of many states, but the article is about the city of Boise, not the entire state. And as a Boise High graduate who went on to graduate at Oregon State with a 3.9 GPA, I'm a little offended. :D :D :D

[boi2socal]

Only basing this on my own experience, but the high schools in Ada County seem to put out decent and well prepared grads. I didn't attend college right out of high school, but many of my friends did. They all did quite well. When I started taking classes, many years after graduating, I still felt I had an easier time than my "fresh" faced California classmates. But California is strange, with some of the best and worst high schools.

[el conquistador]

Hey guys I really appreciate your candid replies, I have known that Boise schools exceed the state averages quite a bit. I am in the Meridian school district and the frustration of knowing that my kids are in the lowest per-student funded district in the nation is kind of a downer. Add to that, my son could be in the GATE program but because Meridian is so overcrowded he doesn't qualify there. :(

But, Mrs. Conquistador and I have considered strongly moving into the Boise school district, particularly SE Boise or North End. We are also in the middle of making some life and career choices that may take us out of state, though... Lots of flux in the Conquistador household. :ahhh:

[boisecynic]

Just for the fun of it: A blast from the past

Credit goes to Albertson's Library Digital Collection, Boise State

http://digital.boisestate.edu/cgi-bin/getimage.exe?CISOROOT=/archives&CISOPTR=465&DMSCALE=75.00000&DMWIDTH=600&DMHEIGHT=600&DMX=0&DMY=0&DMTEXT=&REC=3&DMTHUMB=1&DMROTATE=0

[Boisebro]

thanks boisecynic,

i love this old photos of boise, especially aerials, but they seem to be tough to find online.

i shared this on the bronco board. hope you don't mind.

:cheers:

[el conquistador]

Just for the fun of it: A blast from the past

Credit goes to Albertson's Library Digital Collection, Boise State

http://digital.boisestate.edu/cgi-bin/getimage.exe?CISOROOT=/archives&CISOPTR=465&DMSCALE=75.00000&DMWIDTH=600&DMHEIGHT=600&DMX=0&DMY=0&DMTEXT=&REC=3&DMTHUMB=1&DMROTATE=0

Something wrong with the field... :P

[boisecynic]

But the track is blue, and parking was allowed on Broadway. Ahh, the good old days. I hope the new track is going to be blue, anyone got any knowledge of the new track's color?

[BoiseAirport]

Man, I'm so sick of that ugly river!!! And these awful parks, talk about wasted space! When are they gonna finally fill it in with a super triple bypass expressway?!?

Highways, Turnpikes, Overpasses, Underpasses, Expressways, Parking lots!! That's what this city needs!!!

http://baltimore21201.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83453b09469e2010535c6b378970c-400wi

:P

Great photo, thanks for digging that up boisecynic! :)

[BoiseAirport]

Artist rendering for good measure:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5031/6908148326_4850ca71cb_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/76480796@N08/6908148326/)

[trekkerguy]

Man, I'm so sick of that ugly river!!! And these awful parks, talk about wasted space! When are they gonna finally fill it in with a super triple bypass expressway?!?

Highways, Turnpikes, Overpasses, Underpasses, Expressways, Parking lots!! That's what this city needs!!!

http://baltimore21201.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83453b09469e2010535c6b378970c-400wi

:P

Great photo, thanks for digging that up boisecynic! :)

Hilarious! I would like to see Myrtle and Front tunneled. After driving across the country this winter we went through several major cities that diverted what would be the equivalent of Broadway/Connector traffic through tunnels under major downtown roads. It would clear so much congestion for all involved, downtown and highway.

[Hawk]

Hilarious! I would like to see Myrtle and Front tunneled. After driving across the country this winter we went through several major cities that diverted what would be the equivalent of Broadway/Connector traffic through tunnels under major downtown roads. It would clear so much congestion for all involved, downtown and highway.

Agreed! I would love to see that done as well. Sooner or Later Boise will need to expand.

[boisecynic]

Hilarious! I would like to see Myrtle and Front tunneled. After driving across the country this winter we went through several major cities that diverted what would be the equivalent of Broadway/Connector traffic through tunnels under major downtown roads. It would clear so much congestion for all involved, downtown and highway.

What cities? I've posted it before, San Diego tunneled covered a stretch of I-15 in a neighborhood south of I-8 but it's only 670 feet long (google maps: http://g.co/maps/y5utm) and that's the only one I'm aware of.

[Visualize]

^^ Seattle covered a section of their downtown freeway.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=seattle&hl=en&ll=47.610648,-122.32976&spn=0.009577,0.025771&sll=37.0625,-95.677068&sspn=45.822921,105.556641&t=k&hnear=Seattle,+King,+Washington&z=16

[GrandTeton]

:previous:
That's the convention center. It's a nice use of space, although some people tend to camp out under there.

[trekkerguy]

What cities? I've posted it before, San Diego tunneled covered a stretch of I-15 in a neighborhood south of I-8 but it's only 670 feet long (google maps: http://g.co/maps/y5utm) and that's the only one I'm aware of.

Ah, the beauty of roadtrips, you get to see these things first hand. Both Memphis, TN and Mobile, AL have tunneled sections of road going through or around downtown areas connecting them to highways that allow cross-streets to pass overhead unobstructed :tup:

[Sawtooth]

Tunnel them and turn the streets into bike boulevards. :tup:

[Visualize]

Aside from 9th and Capital there really isn't much of a reason to lower any other part of Front and Myrtle besides maybe 13th, because there is little to no north/south traffic due to the river and Julia Davis Park. And really the only reason I would like to see them lowered from 9th to Capital is to help fulfill my vision of an 8th street pedestrian corridor from the river through downtown.

[trekkerguy]

Aside from 9th and Capital there really isn't much of a reason to lower any other part of Front and Myrtle besides maybe 13th, because there is little to no north/south traffic due to the river and Julia Davis Park. And really the only reason I would like to see them lowered from 9th to Capital is to help fulfill my vision of an 8th street pedestrian corridor from the river through downtown.

I used to have to take the connector to work every day at about 5:15 and the traffic was constantly getting hung up every block on the north/south traffic.If it was tunneled the traffic between the connector and Broadway could move through unobstructed by the cross streets. And the congestion went all the back to Winco/Civic Plaza.

Dropping those two roads beneath the surface streets would do so much to lessen commute times and lessen traffic density in downtown, keeping it more local.

[isangpogi]

They announced who would be occupying the new construction at Meridian Town Center. Gap Outlet, Chick-fil-A, Marshalls, Gordman's and Petco. I must admit I'm a little disappointed. Previous announcements have stated that Meridian Town Center would be full of upscale tenants new to Idaho. Gap Outlet is new but we've had Gap for as long as I can remember. Marshalls and Petco are certainly not new. Gordman's just opened in Nampa and seems to be a glorified Ross/Marshalls/TJ Maxx. Chick-fil-A has a location at Boise State and will likely have other full restaurants completed by the time this one is done.

Nothing announced is upscale, which is what I thought the intention of the lifestyle center was. I'm sure the economy has put a damper on it, and I'm glad to see something finally getting built there, but I'm worried the center will become another retail center like what occupies two of the other corners of Fairview and Eagle...

Future plans, according to the Statesman, include a large theater and offices set to open in 2013. The center will also have "Bellagio-Style" fountains which would be pretty cool.

Here's the article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/04/06/2066266/gap-outlet-others-coming-to-meridian.html#wgt=rcntnews

[Visualize]

I used to have to take the connector to work every day at about 5:15 and the traffic was constantly getting hung up every block on the north/south traffic.If it was tunneled the traffic between the connector and Broadway could move through unobstructed by the cross streets. And the congestion went all the back to Winco/Civic Plaza.

Dropping those two roads beneath the surface streets would do so much to lessen commute times and lessen traffic density in downtown, keeping it more local.

I understand what lowering the streets below grade would accomplish. The biggest problem is that there would only be a couple exits for downtown, as opposed to being able to access any part of the grid from every block, adding to the congestion on those streets. Unless there were on and off ramps for South Avenue A, and 2nd-6th, which wouldn't be done, they would be almost completely worthless because they don't go anywhere since they dead end at Myrtle. So rather than spending millions and millions of dollars to lower that section, just don't allow cross traffic if the speed of east/west traffic is more valued. But like I said before, 13th to Capital has potential if done right.

[boisecynic]

I understand what lowering the streets below grade would accomplish. The biggest problem is that there would only be a couple exits for downtown, as opposed to being able to access any part of the grid from every block, adding to the congestion on those streets. Unless there were on and off ramps for South Avenue A, and 2nd-6th, which wouldn't be done, they would be almost completely worthless because they don't go anywhere since they dead end at Myrtle. So rather than spending millions and millions of dollars to lower that section, just don't allow cross traffic if the speed of east/west traffic is more valued. But like I said before, 13th to Capital has potential if done right.

Front and Myrtle could remain as local service 2 or 3 lane streets but through traffic could route in a 3 lane covered section.

Wash DC did something similar many years ago where its major boulevards intersect the major traffic circles. http://g.co/maps/y5j2q is a closeup view of Connecticut Ave descending under Dupont Circle. Overall curb to curb width is about 100 feet. But that's a configuration of 2, 2, 2, and 2 lanes or 8 total lanes. Front is 5 12' lanes or about 60' curb to curb.

So picture 3 lanes of Front descending beginning at 5th or 6th with 1 lane wide local access service roads to right and left. After Front reaches its new grade the service streets could merge for a few blocks and The Grove Hotel and Aspen could regain some sidewalk width. Meh, who are we kidding, an elevated freeway would be much cheaper and provide shade for downtown pedestrians. The underside could be rigged with misters and a laser show like the Freemont St Experience in Vegas.

[Visualize]

^^^Now those are some good ideas. I was thinking too simply.

Hahaha....getting creative toward the end, I like it.

[Cottonwood]

They announced who would be occupying the new construction at Meridian Town Center. Gap Outlet, Chick-fil-A, Marshalls, Gordman's and Petco. I must admit I'm a little disappointed. Previous announcements have stated that Meridian Town Center would be full of upscale tenants new to Idaho. Gap Outlet is new but we've had Gap for as long as I can remember. Marshalls and Petco are certainly not new. Gordman's just opened in Nampa and seems to be a glorified Ross/Marshalls/TJ Maxx. Chick-fil-A has a location at Boise State and will likely have other full restaurants completed by the time this one is done.

Nothing announced is upscale, which is what I thought the intention of the lifestyle center was. I'm sure the economy has put a damper on it, and I'm glad to see something finally getting built there, but I'm worried the center will become another retail center like what occupies two of the other corners of Fairview and Eagle...

Future plans, according to the Statesman, include a large theater and offices set to open in 2013. The center will also have "Bellagio-Style" fountains which would be pretty cool.

Here's the article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/04/06/2066266/gap-outlet-others-coming-to-meridian.html#wgt=rcntnews


I had the same thought too...but remembered this article from the Statesman that said there would be around 25 new stores, so far 5 have been announced, so hopefully the remaining 20 are new to the area.

http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/02/27/2012140/retail-building-goes-up-at-meridian.html

[ATLonthebrain]

They announced who would be occupying the new construction at Meridian Town Center. Gap Outlet, Chick-fil-A, Marshalls, Gordman's and Petco. I must admit I'm a little disappointed. Previous announcements have stated that Meridian Town Center would be full of upscale tenants new to Idaho. Gap Outlet is new but we've had Gap for as long as I can remember. Marshalls and Petco are certainly not new. Gordman's just opened in Nampa and seems to be a glorified Ross/Marshalls/TJ Maxx. Chick-fil-A has a location at Boise State and will likely have other full restaurants completed by the time this one is done.

Nothing announced is upscale, which is what I thought the intention of the lifestyle center was. I'm sure the economy has put a damper on it, and I'm glad to see something finally getting built there, but I'm worried the center will become another retail center like what occupies two of the other corners of Fairview and Eagle...

Future plans, according to the Statesman, include a large theater and offices set to open in 2013. The center will also have "Bellagio-Style" fountains which would be pretty cool.

Here's the article: http://www.idahostatesman.com/2012/04/06/2066266/gap-outlet-others-coming-to-meridian.html#wgt=rcntnews

Yes, I somewhat agree with you, but if you've driven by the site, it's clear where these newly announced tenants will be located. The power center portion fronting Eagle Road is what is currently under construction. It's a typical commercial center linear layout, with all front loaded parking, and is suited to these types of tenants.

However, the portion where most of the "New to Idaho" tenants will be is in the Lifestyle Center component with a Town Square layout, which is on the south side of the new Big Al's. There are several pieces of construction equipment in that area now, so hopefully the structures will begin rising by end of spring. This is where the movie theater, sit-down restaurants, and higher-end brands will be located. None of these have been announced as of now, so let's remain optimistic and wait until the big news comes, which I expect will happen sometime this summer.

[trekkerguy]

Front and Myrtle could remain as local service 2 or 3 lane streets but through traffic could route in a 3 lane covered section.




Exactly.

[Cottonwood]

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Thanks:banana: Missed this as it was buried in the previous page. It is weird to see that old warehouse almost gone and what is left is rubble. This is going to be an exciting year for downtown construction in Boise.

[Hawk]

i'm not sure if this relates to anything currently going on downtown but did anyone else hear like 4 or 5 loud booms this morning?

[el conquistador]

i'm not sure if this relates to anything currently going on downtown but did anyone else hear like 4 or 5 loud booms this morning?

Just boisebro blowin' sh!t up.... :naughty:

[BoiseAirport]

Per Brian Murphy, new Boise State football facilities are breaking ground Thursday! Yet another project under construction (in addition to Eighth and Main, JUMP, Whole Foods, Whitewater park, and the Stadium Expansion).

http://idahobusinessreview.com/2012/04/09/class-a-office-market-tightens/

Class-A office market tightens
by Brad Carlson
Published: April 9,2012
Time posted: 4:22 pm
Tags: Commercial Real Estate, Leasing, Office space

The market for corporate-style “Class-A” office space tightened in the Boise area in the first quarter. Vacancy in Class-A office space averaged 11.8 percent in the first quarter, down from 12.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, a report by Thornton Oliver Keller Commercial Real Estate said.

[boisecynic]

i'm not sure if this relates to anything currently going on downtown but did anyone else hear like 4 or 5 loud booms this morning?

Not today, but last fall I heard several loud booms. I was on the greenbelt around the Julia Davis Band Shell area and the booms seemed to be coming from the east side of downtown. Seriously it sounded like TNT. Weird. Sorry Cottonwood if we're going off topic, but the only thing I've ever heard that loud was construction related. So who or what...?

About the missing Compton Warehouse, I love the view coming in from the west now. You can see the Foster's building and that whole block now.

[GrandTeton]

Interesting read BoiseAirport-

The market for corporate-style “Class-A” office space tightened in the Boise area in the first quarter. Vacancy in Class-A office space averaged 11.8 percent in the first quarter, down from 12.9 percent in the fourth quarter of 2011, a report by Thornton Oliver Keller Commercial Real Estate said.

I'm wondering which projects will resume after few more months of this type of growth. At this point it seems that Capitol Plaza is still a while away, but the second phase of One Capitol seems reasonable due to its proposed size and location.

[isangpogi]

Yes, I somewhat agree with you, but if you've driven by the site, it's clear where these newly announced tenants will be located. The power center portion fronting Eagle Road is what is currently under construction. It's a typical commercial center linear layout, with all front loaded parking, and is suited to these types of tenants.

However, the portion where most of the "New to Idaho" tenants will be is in the Lifestyle Center component with a Town Square layout, which is on the south side of the new Big Al's. There are several pieces of construction equipment in that area now, so hopefully the structures will begin rising by end of spring. This is where the movie theater, sit-down restaurants, and higher-end brands will be located. None of these have been announced as of now, so let's remain optimistic and wait until the big news comes, which I expect will happen sometime this summer.

That makes more sense. I was under the impression that those 5 new tenants were part of the "lifestyle center."