The Boise Weekly

Should Redevelopment Answer To Taxpayers?

Tax watchdogs in Idaho are challenging the state's redevelopment agencies, and opened up the question: are they city departments, or not? And if they are, shouldn't their decisions follow the will of the voters?

August 28, 2008 - The Boise Weekly

Boise Looks to Streetcars for Urban Renewal

Boise considers resurrecting their streetcar system after an 80 year absence.

August 15, 2008 - The Boise Weekly

Boise's West End Neighborhood Poised for Renaissance

A new transportation corridor prompts the coordination of transportation and land use planning efforts in Boise.

February 9, 2008 - The Boise Weekly

Boise Reconsiders Landlord Status

City officials in Boise, Idaho, are considering a liquidation of properties the city owns and operates as affordable housing. The costs of keeping the housing available is becoming unaffordable for the city.

October 18, 2007 - The Boise Weekly

Is It Time For Transit In The Boise Valley?

The Treasure Valley metro area, centered around Boise, Idaho, is the latest region to explore the ideal of rail transit, with officials looking to Salt Lake City as a model.

July 26, 2007 - The Boise Weekly

Refashioning A Town Down On Its Luck

Home to Chinese immigrants before becoming a town known for vice and sin, Garden City, Idaho, is planning a rebirth that leaders and residents hope will transform the community into a desirable and prosperous part of Metro Boise.

July 23, 2007 - The Boise Weekly

Boise Light Rail: Fantasy or Reality?

Boise's proposal for commuter light-rail chugs along.

September 2, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

Idaho Proposition Threatens Land Use Law

Planners are spooked by a Measure 37 look-a-like bill that spills over into Idaho.

August 12, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

Boise Buses Struggle To Survive

The population is increasing, but Boise's bus system has been on the same route map for more than 10 years. Some public officials want to update routes and increase transit options, but others translate low ridership into no demand.

June 14, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

Public Parks More Important Than Schools?

Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne decides to use a budget surplus on expanding the state park system, when many expected more educational funding.

January 14, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

Idaho's Newest Planned Community Continues to Move Forward

A large development may be constructed near Boise in the wake of arguments between city and county planning officials.

December 31, 2005 - The Boise Weekly

News from HUD User

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Call for Speakers

Mpact Transit + Community

New Updates on PD&R Edge

HUD's Office of Policy Development and Research

Top Books

An annual review of books related to planning.

Top Websites

The best of the Internet—since 2002.

Top Apps

Planning apps for a brave new world.

Top Schools

The definitive ranking of graduate planning programs.

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.

Planning for Universal Design

Learn the tools for implementing Universal Design in planning regulations.