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Idaho Blueprint for Good Growth Mired in Controversy
An Idaho regional land use plan is on hold as members debate policy implementation.
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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.
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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.
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Boise Signs On to Global Warming Agreement
Boise meets Seattle Mayor's Challenge to take local action on global warming.
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Boise Chamber Takes On Transit Tax
A half-cent sales tax for transit is proposed for the Idaho capital.
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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.
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Convention Center Quandry in Boise
Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Narrowly Developing In Boise
A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.
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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.
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Treasure Valley Home Sales Set Record
Idaho's Treasure Valley single-family home sales and dollar value break records.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Idahoans Grapple With Paying For Growth
Growth debate in Idaho centers on property taxes, impact fees and possibly new legislation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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