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30th Street District – Projects

August 11, 2023

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Economic Development

2724 W. Fairview Ave. – The Avens – PP Type 2: A development from Roundhouse to build 189 apartments with Passive House certification, ground floor commercial/retail space, and an extension of North 28th Street connecting Main Street and Fairview Avenue. Future phases could add more apartments and commercial space. Construction is anticipated to begin this spring/summer. The Board designated the project for Type 2 General Assistance participation in September. The project is on hold as the developer navigates a complicated market environment. Project Lead: Kevin Holmes

2618 W. Fairview Ave. – LOCAL Fairview – PP Type 2: Subtext is constructing this seven-story, 271-unit, mixed-use project. The development will have approximately 8,500 square feet of ground floor commercial space with the existing Capri Restaurant retained and incorporated into the design. The public improvements eligible for CCDC reimbursement include streetscapes along Fairview Avenue and 27th Street. Utility upgrades and expansion work includes upgrading and undergrounding power, new underground fiber and phone lines, and expanding the sewer mainline. Total Development Costs are estimated at $81 million, and Eligible Expenses at $1.2 million. The Board approved a final agreement in April, and construction is anticipated to begin this summer. Project Lead: Kevin Holmes

2216 W. Fairview Ave. – New Path 2 – PP Type 3: New Path 2 is a permanent supportive housing development comprised of 96 multi-family units and space for ancillary support services. This project is being developed by Pacific West Communities, Inc. with Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and support from the city. This development will provide affordable housing for individuals and couples who are homeless or facing homelessness and earning less than 60% of the area median income for Ada County, though residents will be earning substantially below this. There is an estimated $250,000 in eligible expenses for streetscape and public utility upgrades. The Board designated the project for Type 3 Transformative Assistance participation in May. The Agency plans to bring a final agreement to the Board in late summer. Project Lead: Kevin Holmes

Infrastructure

West End Water Renewal Infrastructure- PP Type 4: The City of Boise is undertaking the construction of a new lift station and pressure discharge pipe needed to serve multiple incoming mixed-use developments in the 27th Street and Fairview Avenue area. These improvements will provide the backbone to replace miles of substandard gravity sewer lines as further development happens at the western end of the 30th Street District. The city has requested a 50/50 cost share for funding this important project and CCDC has committed approximately $1.6 million. The Board approved the final agreement in April and construction has already begun on the lift station site with an anticipated completion date of Fall 2024. Project Lead: Kevin Holmes

Mobility

2525 W. Fairview St. – St. Luke’s Transit Station – PP Type 4: The construction of St. Luke’s project at 27th Street and Fairview Avenue overlaps with CCDC’s Main and Fairview Transit Station at the intersection, and the Board approved a Type 4 Participation Agreement to subcontract for the construction of this platform in March 2022. Construction of the transit station is complete, and St. Luke’s is preparing its cost documentation for reimbursement expected to occur this fiscal year. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar

101 S. 27th St. – KDP Corporate Headquarters – PP Type 1: The Agency received an application from West End Holdings, LLC requesting One-Time assistance for streetscape improvements along the frontage of their newly renovated building at the corner of 27th and Main Streets. Public improvements eligible for CCDC reimbursement include streetlights, trees, and irrigation systems. A new 8-foot-wide concrete sidewalk will provide the missing link for continuous pedestrian access along Main Street. The Board approved the final agreement at the April 10, 2023, meeting and these improvements are anticipated to be complete later this summer. Project Lead: Kassi Brown