The Idaho Statesman

A 17-story condominium tower in Boise, Idaho is being built on a 32-foot-wide footprint. Workers talk about the challenges of constructing such a skinny building.

Proposals for planned communities have taken a sharp downturn in Idaho since last year. A deteriorating housing market and the lack of infrastructure are being cited for delays in development.

Idaho's Treasure Valley has garnered 150 days of air quality alerts in 2007, but is still considered safe by federal air quality standards. With further growth expected, many are concerned that air quality will not be so safe next year.

As roads become more congested, one congestion mitigation proposal would encourage state workers to telecommute.

In an effort to bring a renaissance to its downtown, a city in Idaho has approved creation of a live-work district which encourages development of properties where people can both live and work. City officials are hoping to attract local business.

Funds have been approved to identify site selection for a multi-modal transit center in downtown Boise. The city is also pushing its public transit system to create fixed bus stops so that riders won't have to flag down buses to get a ride.

A Boise historian promotes walking as a way to get in touch with the city's history, and officials are hoping a walking education will help residents understand why planning is essential to managing the city's huge population growth.

Commissioners in Ada County, Idaho declare planner's private contract with adjacent county violated county ethics statute.

More than 20 master planned communities have been proposed in Idaho since 2000. And the trend of the increasing popularity of MPCs is spreading nationwide.

An Idaho regional land use plan is on hold as members debate policy implementation.

The Aspen Lofts, a new condominium project planned for downtown Boise, is making use of what others would call wasted space.

The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.

Boise meets Seattle Mayor's Challenge to take local action on global warming.

A half-cent sales tax for transit is proposed for the Idaho capital.

Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.

The Banner Bank Building expected to join the handful of buildings worldwide that have received a Platinum LEED award from U.S. Green Building Council.

The Idaho Statesman presents an editorial outlining a four step roadmap to obtain necessary public transit funding from a reluctant legislature.

Traffic congestion is the "greatest challenge" for Meridian, Idaho, the growth of which has brought positive changes as well.

A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.

Boise, Idaho, is no longer the center of population in Treasure Valley, as density shifts west to Meridian.