The Idaho Statesman

Idaho Blueprint for Good Growth Mired in Controversy

An Idaho regional land use plan is on hold as members debate policy implementation.
7 September 2006 - 1:00pm
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An Innovative Solution For A Skinny Lot

The Aspen Lofts, a new condominium project planned for downtown Boise, is making use of what others would call wasted space.
23 August 2006 - 11:00am
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Those Pesky Parking Meters

The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.
19 August 2006 - 5:00am
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Boise Signs On to Global Warming Agreement

Boise meets Seattle Mayor's Challenge to take local action on global warming.
17 August 2006 - 3:00am
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Boise Chamber Takes On Transit Tax

A half-cent sales tax for transit is proposed for the Idaho capital.
15 August 2006 - 9:00am
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Idaho Says "No" To Coal-Fired Power Plants

Idaho Rep. Gov. Risch reversed his predecessor's position on allowing new coal plants to be built in Idaho by opting out of a federal mercury emissions trading program. By doing so, the state has shown bi-partisan opposition to coal power plants.
12 August 2006 - 12:27pm
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Convention Center Quandry in Boise

Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.
1 August 2006 - 12:00pm
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Downtown Boise Tower Goes For Platinum Green Rating

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.
14 July 2006 - 12:00pm
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Transit Funding Option Needed In Idaho

The Idaho Statesman presents an editorial outlining a four step roadmap to obtain necessary public transit funding from a reluctant legislature.
26 April 2006 - 6:00am
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Growth Brings Congestion To Idaho's Third Largest City

Traffic congestion is the "greatest challenge" for Meridian, Idaho, the growth of which has brought positive changes as well.
27 March 2006 - 10:00am
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Narrowly Developing In Boise

A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.
7 March 2006 - 10:00am
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Boise Center No More

Boise, Idaho, is no longer the center of population in Treasure Valley, as density shifts west to Meridian.
21 January 2006 - 5:00am
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Treasure Valley Home Sales Set Record

Idaho's Treasure Valley single-family home sales and dollar value break records.
6 January 2006 - 5:00am
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Boise River Greenbelt Expansion Envisioned

The acclaimed Boise River Greenbelt will connect parks, downtown, neighborhoods and surrounding cities. Greenbelt advocates plan for exapansion of popular recreation amentities.
20 December 2005 - 12:00pm
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Boise's Mixed-Use Downtown is Boomers' Field of Dreams

In this Idaho college town, they can't build downtown condos for the mature market fast enough.
20 December 2005 - 6:00am
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Planned Community Expansion Hotly Debated in Idaho

Expansion of greenfield development in rural parts of Ada County, Idaho, is cause for concern among some public sector policymakers like Boise's Mayor David Bieter.
30 October 2005 - 9:00am
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Idahoans Grapple With Paying For Growth

Growth debate in Idaho centers on property taxes, impact fees and possibly new legislation.
22 October 2005 - 9:00am
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Community Choices For Treasure Valley

Treasure Valley residents in Southwest Idaho get a chance to weigh in on future growth scenarios.
9 October 2005 - 9:00am
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Illegal Duplexes Create Headaches For Boise City Planners

Boise planners work on emergency ordinance to address substandard lots; infill task force created to work on standards for in-fill development.
9 October 2005 - 5:00am
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Boise State University Proposes Urban Planning Institute

Growth of the Boise metro area has created a need for qualified planners. Boise State University responds with a plan to launch an Institute for Urban and Regional Planning degree program.
2 October 2005 - 3:00pm
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