Shoreline & Gateway East District Projects Update
March 14, 2022News Update on CCDC Projects in the Shoreline URD
| Economic Development |
17th Street Reinvestment Study: CCDC prepared a neighborhood level study for the western portion of the Shoreline URD generally bounded by the I-184 Connector, Americana Boulevard and the Boise River. The objective of this project was to identify opportunities for public investment by CCDC and partner agencies, which will spur private investment in the study area. The Project Team delivered the final report at the end of August 2021. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer
818 W. Ann Morrison Park Drive – Mixed-Use – PP Type TBD: Continued tracking of project to include new five-story mixed-use residential building with 91 units (282 BR) and ground floor commercial space with associated site improvements on property. Private auto and bike parking included in project plan. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar
719 Lusk Street – Mixed-Use – PP Type TBD: Continued tracking of project to include new five-story mixed-use residential building with 180 units (~490 BR) and ground floor commercial space with numerous improvements. Private auto and bike parking included in project plan. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar
Update on CCDC Projects in the Gateway East URD
| Economic Development |
1001 E. Gowen Road – AZEK – PP Type 2: The Board approved this agreement at its February meeting. Decking manufacturer AZEK is investing over $123 million to retrofit the old Shopko building, and full operation is expected this Spring. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar
951 E. Gowen Road – Red River Logistics and Commerce Centers – PP Type 2: The Board approved this agreement at its February meeting to participate in the extension and public dedication of Production Street and associated utility and streetscape improvements. This street extension is included in the Gateway East District Plan and will open opportunities for additional development on adjacent vacant parcels. Project Lead: Alexandra Monjar
| Mobility |
Gowen Road – ACHD Cost Share – PP Type 4: This is a cost-share project with an ACHD bridge replacement project on Gowen Road at the railroad crossing. CCDC-funded improvements include installation of a fiber-optic conduit bank between Exchange Street and Eisenman Road, a wider sidewalk on the approaches to the bridge, and a longer bridge span, which will accommodate a future Rail-with-Trail pathway under the bridge. Construction of the improvements is underway and expected to be complete during winter/spring 2022. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer
Eisenman Road Interim Improvements, Blue Sage Lane to Blue Valley Lane: The southern end of Eisenman Road is currently a two-lane rural roadway with no pedestrian or bike facilities. While a future project is anticipated in the ACHD CIP between 2036 and 2040 to widen Eisenman and will likely include permanent bike/ped facilities, residents of the Blue Valley Estates Mobile Home Park desire a safe option for pedestrian travel along the Eisenman frontage of the Park now, particularly for school-age children trying to access the only available school bus stop at the intersection of Eisenman Road and Blue Valley Lane. CCDC is coordinating with the South Eisenman Neighborhood Association, Boise School District, and City of Boise to identify potential interim pedestrian improvements on the west side of Eisenman adjacent to the Park. CCDC also coordinated with Idaho Power and the City of Boise to install intersection lighting at three locations along the Eisenman frontage in February 2022. CCDC contracted with Civil Survey Consultants on an initial task order to analyze three different pedestrian facility alternatives: two alternatives seek to provide interim pedestrian facilities and the third will provide infrastructure, which would allow Boise School District to modify current school bus routing and better serve the Park. Project Lead: Zach Piepmeyer
| Infrastructure |
Production Street and Gowen Road Utilities: This project will install new fiber optic conduit banks and associated vaults along Production Street and Gowen Road for the City to enhance data connectivity within city limits. CCDC Board approved contract award to Track Utilities LLC at the September Board meeting. Track Utilities started construction November 2 and anticipates being complete in March 2022. Project Lead: Amy Fimbel