Idaho

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

August 12, 2006 - The Boise Weekly

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

August 11, 2006 - Boise State University Public Policy Center

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.

August 7, 2006 - High Country News

Controversial Boise convention center plans face location and financing hurdles.

August 1, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

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

July 16, 2006 - The New York Times

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.

July 14, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

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.

June 23, 2006 - Sightline Institute

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

The Idaho Statesman presents an editorial outlining a four step roadmap to obtain necessary public transit funding from a reluctant legislature.

April 26, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

Traffic congestion is the "greatest challenge" for Meridian, Idaho, the growth of which has brought positive changes as well.

March 27, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

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?

March 19, 2006 - The Chicago Tribune

A developer finds an innovative space solution to create Boise's fourth tallest building.

March 7, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

Boise, Idaho, is no longer the center of population in Treasure Valley, as density shifts west to Meridian.

January 21, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

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

January 6, 2006 - The Idaho Statesman

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

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

December 20, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman

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

December 20, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman

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.

October 30, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman

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

October 22, 2005 - The Idaho Statesman