As Executive Director at Capital City Development Corp., my work has significant influence on the growth and development of downtown Boise, the center for commerce and government in Idaho’s largest city. This position of influence means the agency is constantly collaborating and creating with other planning agencies, and always seeking the perfect blend, or mix, […]
Read MoreThe CCDC Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 9, 2016 regarding the establishment of a new naming policy for CCDC garages. The meeting will be held at noon in the CCDC Board Room, located at 121 N. 9th St., Suite 501, in downtown Boise. The impetus for the revised policy […]
Read MoreThis Saturday the Central Addition LIV District is throwing a block party from 11am-2pm at 3rd and Broad Streets. CCDC will host a booth to inform the public about the agency’s role in upcoming Broad Street improvements. The City of Boise will also have representatives there to talk about the LIV District initiative. Come to enjoy music, food trucks, […]
Read MoreThere are 2 upcoming closures of 8th Street between Main Street and Bannock Street. The first closure will be on Thursday, March 31st, from 10:00pm to 6:00am on Friday for street cleaning. The second will be on Sunday, April 3rd, from 6:00am to Noon for street re-painting. The sidewalks will remain open during both closures. Contact […]
Read MoreAda County Highway District is currently analyzing four alternatives to add east-west bike lanes downtown between 16th and Broadway. The four alternatives are: 1) Standard bike lanes on Jefferson (AKA “No Build”), 2) Bike lanes protected by parking on Main and Idaho, 3) Bike lanes with painted buffer on Main and Idaho, and 4) Pylon protected […]
Read MoreIn 2015 CCDC hired third party consultant Kimley Horn to evaluate parking and transportation strategies in downtown Boise. The Plan Introduction, Plan itself and Appendices are available for review at https://ccdcboise.com/parking/2016-downtown-parking-strategic-plan/. The CCDC Board is expected to begin a review of the Plan in March, 2016.
Read MoreThe Capital City Development Corporation is applying for a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to assess potential brownfield sites in the 30th Street Area (also known as the West End). Come to the open house and learn about: The proposed brownfield grant application How the brownfield assessment process can help promote redevelopment Examples of […]
Read MoreOnce again, CCDC volunteered their time to participate in Neighborhood Housing Services’ Rake Up Boise event. The weather was perfect to rake up over 22 bags of leaves.
Read MoreBeginning in November, until the end of the season, the Capital City Public Market will be changing their hours to adjust with daylight savings. Set-up will begin at 7am, the Market will operate from 10:30am-2:00pm, and 8th Street will re-open by 3:00pm. Also, the footprint will be reduced to 8th Street between Main Street and […]
Read MoreBoise Fire Chief Doan presents CCDC Commissioner Hale with Plaque of Appreciation On September 14, Boise City Fire Chief Dennis Doan presented a plaque of appreciation to CCDC Board Commissioner John Hale for use of a CCDC owned warehouse. The warehouse, previously located at 620 S. 9th street, was used for almost 10 years by […]
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