[Boisebro]

i didn't know the met had a website. but i've heard people say that "heavy machinery" was moving onto the lot. i hope that's a sign they'll break ground soon.

didn't the jefferson already break ground?

[Boisebro]

is it me, or does this seem like an unusually slow summer for downtown development news?

i thought we were supposed to hear about some major projects coming up. but the only hints we've heard in the media the last few months has been about the convention center, which is turning out to be a soap opera of sorts.

i keep checking the design review agendas, but even those have been few and far between.

anyone got some good insider info on big upcoming news? please? :D

[Sawtooth]

Who was it that said there was a huge multi building/tower project to be announced this late summer/fall? I cannot remember.
But, hopefully we will see the Aspen, and new boise tower start construction soon.

[IFtowner]

I was wondering that too.

So is the Aspen a for sure thing?

I love the design of the building...but if it's built, it'll be sooo wide and cover up Key Bank and Washington Mutual. Not like the Key Bank is a looker or anything...but still.

[Sawtooth]

The last I heard is that the Aspen is for sure and supposed to start this fall.
The news is that a lot of the units are reserved already.

It will only cover up the WaMu and Key bank building depending on which angle you are viewing downtown from. Regardless, the Aspen will definately be a welcome addition to the skyline.

[IFtowner]

Oh good. It's a handsome building.

It breaks ground this fall? Awesome.

[IFguy]

So I hear Micron partnered with another firm on a $150 million manufacturing facility and will break ground soon. My God that is very good news for Boise.

[IFguy]

So I hear Micron partnered with another firm on a $150 million manufacturing facility and will break ground soon. My oh my that is very good news for Boise.

[Boisebro]

Micron broke ground this week.

i think it was mr condo that said something about the multi-tower full-block complex, but i might be mistaken... i know a few people were hoping to share some big development news with us this spring, but haven't heard anything.

[IFtowner]

did Mr. Condo die?

[boisecynic]

West downtown news:

Some of you have mentioned activity at the Metropolitan site. What I think it is; Saco Contractors who are building the City Side Lofts at 13th and Myrtle are using the lot at 15th and Idaho as an occasional staging area for the City Side Lofts project. So don't get your hopes up just yet for the Metropolitan. Indeed, the name Saco is or was on the trailer sitting on that lot.

IIRC, I read that somewhere either in the Statesman or a city of Boise document regarding conditional use permits. They must have a good one because that trailer has been there-----what? a year?

Of all the proposals, the Metropolitan is the one I'd most like to see. Hopefully it would be the catalyst for renewal of that whole west downtown area. However, I think there is some fear that many of the lots in the Fairview/Main corridor are contaminated. I found a CCDC document that claimed they have received a $200,000 grant from the EPA for a Brownfield assessment.

I also found a document from the city of Boise dated March 2006 requesting ACHD delay the 30th street extension because they haven't had any input. Jeez, this project should be a very high priorty as it is needed for the construction of the Esther Simplot Park and the River Recreation Whitewater Park.

[boisecynic]

This pic is from the top of the parking garage at 9th and Front looking down on the Foster's building. That hole is pretty weird don't you think? Is there a door to access that? What if someone fell down there, how would the body be recovered? Notice the windows that have a lovely view.

If you haven't guessed I'm trying to poke fun at the lunacy of the decision to preserve the Foster's building. How much extra did it cost to build the parking garage around it? Furthermore, the Foster's building is still vacant and has graffiti on the front. I wonder if it will ever find a use? It does look like some interior work is being done. Does anyone have any more info?



http://img49.imageshack.us/img49/695/fostersrearvi2.jpg

[alphawolf]

Access to the building is located on a couple different levels of the garage for office use only it seems, not to mention on the 9th St. side. Does anyone have a old photo of the huge sign the use to face Front St. before they tore it down? I can't remember what it use to say.

[City Of Trees]

Does anyone have a old photo of the huge sign the use to face Front St. before they tore it down? I can't remember what it use to say.

I don't have a picture, but it was a neon sign that alternated between the word's "Foster's", "Furniture", and "Warehouse" using different strands.

[Boizean]

I wonder where exactly this is supposed to be going? Behind the Broadway Glass Building (which is across from BSU Stadium)?

Located near the Boise greenbelt, Boise State University, and downtown Boise this new proposed four-story condominium design concept will revitalize the existing area. There will be 29 one and two-bedroom residential units. The project includes parking at grade and a substantial courtyard at the second story. The total project consists of 35,836 sf.

http://www.cshqa.com/images/projects/Longmont01C_L.jpg

[Boisebro]

interesting.

or perhaps it's across capitol from BSU on the greenbelt to the west? a lot of empty dirt lots right by the river over there, and BSU already has some buildings in that area.
:shrug:

[Boizean]

I was thinking on the eastside because of the name Longmont. Longmont Ave. parallels Broadway one block to the East.

[Boisebro]

ah. wasn't aware of that, and i think that's the street i usually park on during games. :)

[Boisebro]

this kinda got lost in the mix... the Banner Bank Building is officially green:


Banner Bank Building gets LEED certification
________________________________________
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

The platinum designation is the highest LEED certification available.

The bank building, at 10th Street and Bannock Street in Downtown Boise, opened in May. The 11-story building was designed to use 60 percent less energy than a typical office building of the same size. It also will collect storm water from surrounding roofs, streets and sidewalks to help flush toilets in the building.
HDR Inc. designed the Banner Bank Building for the Christensen Corp. with sustainability as a driving force behind the planning, design and construction. Other sustainable features designed into the Banner Bank Building include:

• Geothermal heat.
• Lighting control systems programmed to compensate for daylight levels and to turn lights on or off depending on whether rooms are occupied.
• Ventilation delivered to occupants from the floor, not the ceiling, which increases occupant comfort and saves energy.
• Parking fees based on fuel-efficiency of vehicles.
• Close access to public bus stops.

[City Of Trees]

Suh-weet. :tup:

[Boizean]

Time for a major upgrade of the Boise Projects List.

Can anybody help me figure out just exactly where all the projects currently on the list stand? What do we do about those projects that appear to be dead...Nine Sixteen Park and those around The Paradigm area. What would we consider to be rumors vs. real proposals...the 14 and 12 floor mystery towers?

What's missing? Etc., etc. What would you like to see added or changed?

Please help! :help:

[alphawolf]

It would be nice if we could get some specs of the Library Block towers and add them as proposed.

[boisecynic]

This sign found at NE corner of Capitol and Myrtle. Has this been mentioned before? I've never heard a thing about it.

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/1055/elevationspq2.jpg

[Boizean]

^ That's the Capitol Connector Building (It's on the project list). That sign has been up for over a year now. We've talked about it in the past. I've even tried to get the company I work for to move into it but to no avail. I have also emailed ZGA Architects for info concerning the project but never received a reply. Guess we really don't know much more about it than that.

[Boizean]

It would be nice if we could get some specs of the Library Block towers and add them as proposed.
Not sure how to add three proposals for the same site. I'll probably wait on that one until the selection is made which is only a couple of months away.

[Boisebro]

i drive by the Jefferson lot on the way to my new job these days, and even though the sign is on the corner, the lot is still empty. not sure what the hold-up is, because it's been approved by the DRC and CCDC... hope it gets underway soon, tho.

[Boisebro]

looks like BSU's planning another parking lot... according to Kustra's master plan, these are pretty big structures.

i just wish they'd build more high-density dorms and get away from the commuter campus aspect.

from the design review agenda:


CUP06-00066 & CVA06-00029 / BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY Location: 1002 S. Lincoln Avenue REQUESTS CONDITIONAL USE APPROVAL OF A HEIGHT EXCEPTION AND VARIANCE TO CONSTRUCT A 5-STORY 72’ HIGH PARKING GARAGE WITH REDUCED SETBACKS LOCATED IN A U (UNIVERSITY) ZONE. THIS INCLUDES A REQUEST FOR VARIANCES TO THE SETBACKS.

[Boizean]

A parking garage is sorely needed. Great news!

They really can't, Boisebro. Many (majority?) of BSU students are from all over the valley. I plan on attending BSU and have know plans to move on campus.

[alphawolf]

They should have just built more levels on the current garage.

[alphawolf]

But they do need one for the east side of the campus too.

[Boizean]

Looks like the office building on Entertainment Ave. is good to go. :tup:

This would be the project noted as the Carl Barney building in the projects list. The name of the project as noted on the permit is Anthem Office. The height is listed as 70' for 5 floors.

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/PDSOnline/CaseTypes.aspx?caseno=BLD06-01621

[Boizean]

I also noticed CitySide Lofts Phase II has been permitted. 5 floors with a height of 54'. :tup:

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/PDSOnline/CaseTypes.aspx?caseno=BLD06-00693

[Boisebro]

that's the same as CitySide I, ain't it (floors and height, i mean)?

saw that CitySide I was "topped out"... i thought it would go all the way to myrtle, but it'll make a nice impression as you come into downtown on the connector (though kinda hidden until you're right at 13th).

[Boizean]

that's the same as CitySide I, ain't it (floors and height, i mean)?
Floors...yes, height...don't know.

I suspect the design is very similar if not exactly the same.


Here is the construction cam for CitySide Lofts Phase I.

http://www.seeonsite.com/private/CitysideLofts2/

[Boizean]

Height of Royal Plaza is listed on the permit as 105'.

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/PDSOnline/CaseTypes.aspx?caseno=BLD06-00450

[Boizean]

Height of Bella plaza is only listed at 85' on the permit. :(

http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/PDSOnline/CaseTypes.aspx?caseno=BLD06-00628

[Boisebro]

is bella plaza and the idaho independent bank one and the same, or is this a new structure i hadn't heard about?
:shrug:

[Boizean]

^ One and the same. Idaho Independent Bank is just the primary tenant. The building is actually owned by the Brighton Corp.

[jard]

I'm liking how the royal plaza is coming along - coming in from the connector it is going to look really nice, adding more density in that group. Very exciting.

[Boizean]

that's the same as CitySide I, ain't it (floors and height, i mean)?

I was taking a closer look at the CitySide Lofts rendering and it looks to me like Phase I is shown on the left and Phase II is shown on the right. You can see in the web cam where phase II will go (over the concrete slab/garage in the foreground). So my answer would be yes.

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/5310/boisecitysidelofts7qq.jpg

[BOI-IDA]

An open request to any Boise forumer with a camera (Boisebro, boisecynic, Sawtooth, et al):

How about posting some pics of the Royal Plaza, the Idaho Independant Bank Building, St. Al's, or other projects showing their progress.

Some of these places have web cams, but the perspective from these cameras is rather limited. It would be nice to see some pics of these and other projects from several vantage points.

How about it guys?

[Sawtooth]

:

[Mr.Boisean]

Damn, Boise needs more tall buildings.

I just moved to Seattle, rubbing the proverbial salt in the wound, so to speak.

[InlandEmpire]

^
Hey Mr. Boisean,

From one Idaho expat to another, welcome to the dark...whoops I mean west side! I'm sure you're finding that downtown Bellevue is nowhere near as fun as dt Boise already, though we do have some cool projects going on here.

[Mr.Boisean]

^
Hey Mr. Boisean,

From one Idaho expat to another, welcome to the dark...whoops I mean west side! I'm sure you're finding that downtown Bellevue is nowhere near as fun as dt Boise already, though we do have some cool projects going on here.
Yeah thanks... the big buildings fooled me here at first, giving me the impression of vibrancy, but wow was I wrong. I'll be moving into the city (queen anne or belltown) soon I think.

Downtown Bellevue, compared to Boise, has ZERO vibrancy.

[InlandEmpire]

Very true- proving yet again that tall buildings have little/nothing to do with a vibrant, enjoyable downtown like Boise has. It's great to see all of the living units being proposed for Boise.

[Cottonwood]

I have always thought that the connector into downtown is pretty attractive with all of the landscaping and red brick, the rose bush's look really good too when they are in full bloom. It is a very nice entry and exit from downtown except for the damn vacant lot where the convention center should be.

[boi2socal]

I would agree that they did a pretty good job with the Connector. It looks nice driving into town. Hopefully, whenever they decide to start fixing I-84 they'll throw some cash aside for landscaping. It improves a cities image a great deal for passer-bys.

[Boisebro]

well, they're already trying to cut costs on the landscaping for the Y interchange. the original design was to include lots of greenery and flowers, but the costs of maintaining it was too high.

last year they announced two (or three?) new landscaping proposals that featured more "high desert" plants that would require minimial upkeep. neither proposal impressed me too much... but i guess i'll have to wait to see the final product first. maybe it will be nice.
:shrug:

[Evo5Boise]

Oh man! Lets not even get started on roads/freeways around Boise!!!! :lol:

[IFtowner]

Especially those 4-way stops in Meridian.

Boise Tower?:shrug:

[BOI-IDA]

:previous: Your wish has come true--I killed one hour and got away from the visiting relatives:tup:
Thanks, Sawtooth!:tup:

I see they are still working on the Hampton Inn. Thought it was finished. I thought wrong!:koko:

[boisecynic]

Just found this site for the first time.

http://flynnerhomes.com/portfolio/main.php?g2_itemId=208

[boi2socal]

That project looks great for Garden City.

[alphawolf]

Article published Sep 12, 2006

Taller tower planned in Boise
31-story building, Idaho's tallest, would arise at site of failed project

A 31-story hotel/condominium project tentatively named Boise Place will go up in the vacant lot at 8th and Main streets where the ill-fated Boise Tower never got off the ground, a developer said Monday.

If approved by the city, it would be Idaho's tallest building.

Charterhouse Boise Downtown Properties LLC, the development company that bought the site last April from Boise Tower developer Rick Peterson, will brief the Boise City Council on its "conceptual" plans at a 4 p.m. meeting today in the council's chamber at City Hall, 150 N. Capitol.
The meeting is open to the public.

"These are the conceptual designs, but we feel strong enough about them to go public," Charterhouse founder Gary D. Rogers told the Idaho Statesman.
By shedding the old Boise Tower name, Charterhouse hopes to distance itself from a failed urban renewal project and long-time Downtown eyesore that became the subject of public scorn.

Rogers said the cost of the approximately 400-foot-tall structure will "significantly" exceed the $80 million price tag originally announced.

The building will house 98 hotel rooms and 138 condominiums.
Barring a snag with the city's design and permitting process, Rogers said he hopes to begin construction by Christmas, with completion possible by Christmas 2008.

Phil Kushlan, executive director of the Capital City Development Corp., Boise's urban renewal agency, said the agency's research on Charterhouse indicated the company will be able to complete the project — unlike Peterson, who failed repeatedly to obtain financing for his project. CCDC sold the site to Peterson and approved its resale to Charterhouse.
Kushlan said CCDC talked to officials in Austin, Texas, where Rogers teamed with his Boise Place partner, James Knighton, on the Austin Center, a 20-story office building and a 22-story hotel/condo structure similar to the one planned in Boise.

"We also talked to their financial partners, who they've worked with before, and we're comfortable that they can deliver what they say they can deliver," Kushlan said.

News that Charterhouse's plan is taking shape drew a cautious reaction from Boise Mayor Dave Bieter.
"We continue to be hopeful that this project gets back on track — soon," Bieter said in a statement. "We are keen on making sure this particular area is developed in a way that enhances the beauty and vitality of our vibrant Downtown area."

Rogers said Boise Place will consist of 10,000 square feet of retail space on the first floor. The hotel and residential lobby will be on the first floor, too.
Floors two through six will house about 300 parking spaces for residents and guests. The seventh floor will be devoted to amenities like an indoor/outdoor pool for guests and condo owners, a restaurant, a fitness center and a spa.

Floors eight through 31 will house hotel rooms and condominiums. Most of the condos will range from 805 square feet to 2,200 square feet and will be priced from $400,000 to $1.25 million.

The top two floors will house five penthouses in the 3,700-square-foot range and will be priced at up to $4 million each.
"We wouldn't be building this if we didn't think there was a market for it," Rogers said.

Rogers said Peterson was "ahead of his time" when he tried to build a luxury condo project when there was no market for it. Since then, a market has sprung up for Downtown living space, as shown by several projects now under way there. They include the Cityside Lofts at 13th and Myrtle streets and the upscale Royal Plaza at the northwest corner of 11th and Main streets, across the street from the Owyhee Hotel.
"Right now, many of our residences are already reserved," he said.

There may be one more reservation soon, said Gino Vuolo, owner of Gino's Italian Ristorante, which sits across 8th Street from the undeveloped Boise Tower site.

Vuolo, who reserved a condo in the old Boise Tower project, said he's talking to Charterhouse about buying a residence in Boise Place, as well as some first-floor retail space for another restaurant.
"This is going to be a great thing for Downtown," Vuolo said.

:rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::babyeat:

[Boisebro]

oops! sorry alpha, i posted mine without seeing that you beat me to it. :(

oh well.. kinda deserves it's own thread, anyway! :D

[Boizean]

Haha, I just updated the project list last night. Oh well, I'll do it again tonight.

Lost the map files so I'll be developing a new and better one.

[alphawolf]

oops! sorry alpha, i posted mine without seeing that you beat me to it. :(

oh well.. kinda deserves it's own thread, anyway! :D

its cool. with this sort of story it deserves a double post.

[mellotrongirl]

Wow--great story on the new Boise Place building today on KTVB. The building looks great...sure looks thick and tall, making it somewhat overdominating but all in all that's a mighty fine looking skyscraper. A spokesman for the Place said ninety per cent of the material/rebar/concrete, etc. that was put into the hole for the original Boise Tower a few years ago can be used for the new Boise Place structure.

Hey, good revisiting this forum once again--it been a long summer out and about for me...just hoping all the fires are suppressed so the days of continuous smoke cease as well. It's a pall in La Grande, too & it's making my clothes and even the curtains in the house stink.

[jard]

This is wonderful news. I hope for the best

[Boizean]

I've updated the projects list and provided some additional information. I still need to recreate the map and will get that done over the following week. Check it out. Let me know what else you would like to see in the list. (still have the Library Blocks project to include next month.)

[jard]

I've updated the projects list and provided some additional information. I still need to recreate the map and will get that done over the following week. Check it out. Let me know what else you would like to see in the list. (still have the Library Blocks project to include next month.)


Boizean, it looks great. Thanks for all the work you put into that. It is appreciated.:tup:

[Boisebro]

I still need to recreate the map and will get that done over the following week.

while you're at it, could you also do a rendering of all these proposals in the boise skyline so we can see what the city would look like once all are completed? and make sure the placement, size and lighting is accurate.

thanks!
:order:

[Boizean]

I'll see what I can do. :uhh:

Might take some time though, probably more time than it takes to actually build them. :yes:

[boisecynic]

Uh, what's this "projects list?" Is there a link?

[Boizean]

^ First page of this thread.

[Boizean]

I'm wondering if Boise has enough projects going on to create a thread under the "City Compilations" sub-forum?

What's your thoughts?

[Boisebro]

i'd say go for it.

it will be tough keeping the thread (and the Boise Place thread on the Highrise board) on the first page unless we get a lot of boiseans going over there and responding, though. seems like there's a ton of traffic and posts on those boards, and it's easy for smaller city threads to get lost fast.

[Cottonwood]

:previous: Since The Apsen is going to be over 15 floors should it be added to the thread with Boise Place in the highrise forum? Even it though it will not be the tallest building downtown it is going to be impressive. It meets the criteria of being over 15 floors OR over 200 feet.

[BoiseAirport]

I'll see what I can do. :uhh:

Might take some time though, probably more time than it takes to actually build them. :yes:

If you'd rather not do a skyline diagram, I'd have no problem photoshopping one, I just need a good skyline photo that shows the density of downtown really well.

Of course, if you want to, that is absolutely no problem for me. I'd actually like to see what other people can come up with, because when you keep modifying and modifying, the effect is easily lost.

Anthony

[Boizean]

it will be tough keeping the thread (and the Boise Place thread on the Highrise board) on the first page unless we get a lot of boiseans going over there and responding, though. seems like there's a ton of traffic and posts on those boards, and it's easy for smaller city threads to get lost fast.
That's what I was kind of concerned about. I suppose at this point it might be a bit much to keep this thread active as well. It might be a good time after we reach the 2000th post on this thread and it gets archived. :shrug:



Since The Apsen is going to be over 15 floors should it be added to the thread with Boise Place in the highrise forum? Even it though it will not be the tallest building downtown it is going to be impressive. It meets the criteria of being over 15 floors OR over 200 feet.
I wouldn't add it to the Boise Place thread. Each thread is supposed to be for just one highrise project. You could start a new thread for it. Just don't be disappointed if it doesn't get much attention. Most of the active threads are for supertalls. It’s kind of hard for a 200' (400' for that matter) building to compete with 500'+ buildings.


If you'd rather not do a skyline diagram, I'd have no problem photoshopping one, I just need a good skyline photo that shows the density of downtown really well.

Of course, if you want to, that is absolutely no problem for me. I'd actually like to see what other people can come up with, because when you keep modifying and modifying, the effect is easily lost.
Have at it Anthony, you have the skills. Unfortunately I don't have any photos.

[Boizean]

The Aspen is a definite go. Plat survey is completed. Design, Structural Engineering and blueprints have been completed. Building permit in process and sales of the units has begun.

This project will probably be starting sometime in November. :banana:

[Boisebro]

great news...

who would've thought that boise would have a 17-story building and a 31-story building under construction at the same time, just a block apart?
:D :cheers:

[Boizean]

Here is a list of projects that should be under construction for next year;


Boise Place - 31 floors
The Aspen - 17 floors
Boise State Press Box/Luxury Suites - 11 floors
Capitol Terrace Apartments - 8 floors
The Jefferson - 7 floors
Anthem Office Building - 5 floors
The Metropolitan - 5 floors
Cityside Lofts II - 5 floors
The Paradigm - 4 floors
Crescent Rim - 4 floors
Marriot Towne Place Suites - 4 floors (*edit)



with these projects nearing completion;

St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center - 9 floors (*edit)
Royal Plaza - 7 floors
Bella Plaza - 6 floors
Cityside Lofts I - 5 floors


:cool:

[Dale]

Nice. Exciting football team to watch also.

[Boizean]

The permit for the hotel on S. Capitol. (old red lobster site?) has been issued.

Marriot Towne Place Suites
1455 S. Capitol Blvd.

4 floors @ 54'


(RCE 7819 Gary Brandon Enterprises Inc) THE TOWNE PLACE SUITES MARRIOTT - To construct a new 72,923 square feet, four story, wood framed, 123 unit motel with approximately 14,838 square feet for support area for meeting rooms, indoor swimming pool and spa, lobby with prep kitchen and 820 square feet of covered entry and patio area. NOTE: This building is required to have a NFPA 13 Fire Sprinkler system used for area increase. This permit does not include the interior swimming pool, spa and related pool equipment. A separate permits with approvals will be required prior to swimming pool construction. All construction per the approved plans and attached comment list. Note: Grading issued under BLD06-01822. MJP DRH 05-00277 CUP 05-55565 CVA05-00020

[el conquistador]

Bummer, I was hoping for something taller, but I'm sure the folks on Crescent Rim would complain if something blocked their constitutionally-protected right to a view.......;)

[boisepicture]

I read in IBR that developer Gary Christensen is negotiating to purchse the lot on about 5th street where LOMAS car repair currently sits. Didn't say what he wanted to do with lot, just mentioned he'd like to purchase the parcel.

[IdahoMountainBoy]

Here is a list of projects that should be under construction for next year;


Boise Place - 31 floors
The Aspen - 17 floors
Boise State Press Box/Luxury Suites - 11 floors
Capitol Terrace Apartments - 8 floors
The Jefferson - 7 floors
Anthem Office Building - 5 floors
The Metropolitan - 5 floors
Cityside Lofts II - 5 floors
The Paradigm - 4 floors
Crescent Rim - 4 floors



with these projects nearing completion;

Royal Plaza - 7 floors
Bella Plaza -6 floors
Cityside Lofts I - 5 floors


:cool:


I'm sorry but <B>HORSESHIT!</B>...lets see one of those started before we can say they'll all be under way lol.

[bronco(bsu) Student]

although, the only thing i don't like about that list is that there are only 3 buildings over 10 stories, but i do like those three a lot. Those three projects alone will leave a large mark on the skyline.

[Boizean]

I'm sorry but <B>HORSESHIT!</B>...lets see one of those started before we can say they'll all be under way lol.
Maybe I should have bolded should. There I just did. ;)

[Mr.Boisean]

I read in IBR that developer Gary Christensen is negotiating to purchse the lot on about 5th street where LOMAS car repair currently sits. Didn't say what he wanted to do with lot, just mentioned he'd like to purchase the parcel.
Dont worry about any of that for now. I'm dialed into this one, I'll let you know when its appropriate.

That article in the IBR was horshshit - not factually but by virtue of the fact that they printed it. Thats the kind of shit that makes it harder for developers to do their thing. There is a certain amount of secracy that is needed, and article like that jeopardize them.

[Boizean]

I'm sorry but <B>HORSESHIT!</B>...lets see one of those started before we can say they'll all be under way lol.
Actually one of THEM has just starting construction. The Anthem Office Building. I drove by the site tonight and they have starting bringing in some of the heavy equipment, tool trailers and they have also started putting up the black sediment fencing around the perimeter of the property. :tup:

BTW Layton is the construction company.

[BoiseAirport]

Okay, I did these all in one night, not my best work, but it should do as a basic skyline representation. I can easily add on to it, so if you see any problems, I can very easily fix it, and I will add stuff as they come.

Original:

http://img216.imageshack.us/img216/3263/pdx017xe3.jpg

All buildings proposed:

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2285/boise2ow4.jpg

Same with Future Convention Center Hotel*

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/7330/boise4copybt8.jpg

*Refers to one of the threads where someone mentioned that should the convention center be built, a hotel twice the size of the grove would be built, so I added something similar in to see what it'd be like.

Funny thing about this diagram...it doesn't even look much like Boise anymore, in a very good way! :banana:

Anthony

[Cottonwood]

Actually one of THEM has just starting construction. The Anthem Office Building. I drove by the site tonight and they have starting bringing in some of the heavy equipment, tool trailers and they have also started putting up the black sediment fencing around the perimeter of the property. :tup:

BTW Layton is the construction company.

Where is the Anthem building being built?

[Boizean]

It's the one on Entertainment Ave., right between the east bound I-84 West Overland exit ramp and the Oxford Suites Hotel. That rounded nose parcel that sits 15 to 20 feet above the freeway right at the exit.

The building was going to be 83' tall but has been reduce to 70'. Still should look nice though sitting 90' to 100' (right next to) and above the freeway.

[Boizean]

Holy crapazoid!!...

Wow...nice effort there BoiseAirport!!

Man, I hope we can get a convention center hotel like that! woot woot!

The only thing I noticed was that the Royal Plaza would sit to the left of the crane in this view. Still, nice job. Thanks!

[Sawtooth]

Good job BoiseAirport. At least the smoke is gone from the forest fires. When I went to Northen Idaho this last weekend it was smokey as hell all of the way between Moscow and CD'A. I was depressed that the view from White Bird Hill was covered in smoke. There was even a fire by Priest Lake but it had kind of died out when we were there so I was able to get good pics with the blue sky.

[Boizean]

I know, I know...:offtopic:

^ I thought the same thing when coming down White Bird Hill. Couldn't see a dang thing except the road and the smoky expanse below. During my trip I saw a few fires, one below Alpine Peak area in Stanley, one in the Mission Mtns. just outside of St. Ignatious, Mt. (sp?) and another halfway along the Lochsa River Highway. It didn't look like any of these fires had crews on them either. Missing the Whitebird Hill view was quite depressing.

Speaking of the new White Bird Hill, for those that haven't been on it. It traverses (approx. 8 miles) from a summit (elev. 4245') outside of Grangeville down into the Salmon River Canyon at White Bird Jct. (elev. 1,593') That's 2,652' vertical feet in approx. 8 miles. I believe the main portion, about 6 miles, is at an 8% grade.

I remember coasting and pumping my brakes once in awhile to maintain control without burning my brakes up (thinking good thing for the truck stop ramps), I would quickly (in seconds) get up to 90 mph again before I would pump the breaks again! Just plain ass scary. Especially when all you're doing is flying through the smoke blind. Then again it might even be scarier if I could see what kind of death awaits me below. :eek: Another reason I LOVE IDAHO.

[Evo5Boise]

Oh man! That 400ft tower is going to look so awesome! I cannot wait!

Also, I keep seeing/hearing about this Capitol Tower. How close to reality is this project? Or is it completely just proprosed at this point?

[Boizean]

As far as I know, just proposed at this point. It started out at 22 floors and is now down to 14. :(

Really hope it happens though, gorgeous building!

[Evo5Boise]

Man! I hate when they scale back. 14 is better than nothing, however, I really liked the sound of 22.

[Boizean]

BoiseAirport, some other things I noticed. You forgot the Bella Plaza, The Paradigm, Capitol Connector Building, Capitol terrace Apartments, Boise State Business Building and Boise State Lincoln Parking Garage. :poke:

[BoiseAirport]

BoiseAirport, some other things I noticed. You forgot the Bella Plaza, The Paradigm, Capitol Connector Building, Capitol terrace Apartments, Boise State Business Building and Boise State Lincoln Parking Garage. :poke:

Yeah, I know, the reason for that is that I wasn't entirely sure where exactly they'd go on the map, so I was actually hoping someone would point that out to me. I was afraid it'd just look bad from the beginning if the positions were all wrong, so I figured I'd make it look good to begin with, and just add-on as time goes by when I figure out exactly where everything goes.

Thanks for pointing that out, I would've probably forgotten to make this point across. :tup:

Anthony

[boisepicture]

I'm sure you've all seen this. A video of The Aspen.

http://www.theaspen.net/aspen-movie.html

[alphawolf]

Just thought I would post these for the hell of it. This what you see if you look up when you exit the Myrtle Garage.

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/alphawolf256/P9100626.jpg

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/alphawolf256/P9100625.jpg

[Boizean]

^ Ug...about break your neck just looking at those. Cool pics! :)


I'm sure you've all seen this. A video of The Aspen.

http://www.theaspen.net/aspen-movie.html
Seen it and it's really awesome to watch.

[BoiseIdahoan]

Does any one know if there is a website for Boise Place or Charterhouse?

[Boisebro]

i haven't seen a website for boise place yet, but there is one for charterhouse:

http://www.charterhouserealty.com/index.asp

[whovean]

i have been to this hotel they manage in Austin, its really nice and has a great pool on the roof :-)

this is good for Boise all the way around:tup: