The Idaho Statesman
Encouraging Downtown Growth Through A Live-Work District
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.
Treasure Valley Idaho Transit Making Progress
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.
Taking A Walk In Boise
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.
Planner Moonlighting: Where To Draw The Line
Commissioners in Ada County, Idaho declare planner's private contract with adjacent county violated county ethics statute.
Multiple Planned Communities In Idaho's Future
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.
Idaho Blueprint for Good Growth Mired in Controversy
An Idaho regional land use plan is on hold as members debate policy implementation.
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.
Those Pesky Parking Meters
The public's reaction was mixed when the first parking meters in downtown Boise, Idaho, in 1940.
Boise Signs On to Global Warming Agreement
Boise meets Seattle Mayor's Challenge to take local action on global warming.
Boise Chamber Takes On Transit Tax
A half-cent sales tax for transit is proposed for the Idaho capital.
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.
Convention Center Quandry in Boise
Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.
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.
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.
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.
Narrowly Developing In Boise
A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.
Boise Center No More
Boise, Idaho, is no longer the center of population in Treasure Valley, as density shifts west to Meridian.
Treasure Valley Home Sales Set Record
Idaho's Treasure Valley single-family home sales and dollar value break records.
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.
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.
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