Idaho

A report by Institute for Urban & Regional Planning at Boise State University looks at competitiveness and quality of life of the Treasure Valley.

Libertarians are pushing ballot initiatives in six Western states to vastly reduce the government's power to regulate land uses. The initiatives seek to limit regulatory takings of land by requiring the government to compensate owners for any losses.

Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.

A small town in Idaho is looking to capitalize on the success of a cult film by drawing more visitors.

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 Cascadia Scorecard documents an emerging body of research indicating that car-centered urban design contributes to a high death and injury toll from car crashes and a high obesity rate, among other ills.

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.

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.

In the Rockies, developers and oil and natural gas companies are vying for access to the same land -- but what could be the consequences for local communities?

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.

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

Idaho's Treasure Valley single-family home sales and dollar value break records.

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

The acclaimed Boise River Greenbelt will connect parks, downtown, neighborhoods and surrounding cities. Greenbelt advocates plan for exapansion of popular recreation amentities.

In this Idaho college town, they can't build downtown condos for the mature market fast enough.

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.

Growth debate in Idaho centers on property taxes, impact fees and possibly new legislation.

Treasure Valley residents in Southwest Idaho get a chance to weigh in on future growth scenarios.