The planned addition of 450 new residential units to downtown Boise was advanced today after the CCDC Board of Commissioners approved a major milestone in the Block 68 Catalytic Redevelopment Project. Commissioners unanimously approved the Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) for the Block 69 North Workforce Housing Project with a development team led by Edlen […]
Read MoreThe Board of Commissioners of Capital City Development Corp. (CCDC) approved the terms for a land exchange with the Treasure Valley YMCA at yesterday’s regularly scheduled monthly board meeting. The exchange is expected to occur in mid-2023 as part of an ambitious neighborhood transformation, including a new YMCA facility, in Downtown Boise. The YMCA Board of […]
Read MoreFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GROVE PLAZA RENOVATION OFFICIALLY BEGINS Pedestrian traffic and local business access to remain open during staggered spoke and plaza closures On Wednesday, May 18, 2016, renovation of The Grove Plaza will officially begin, starting with the placement of safety fencing and general site preparation. This sets in motion the construction process after […]
Read MoreRecently, Idaho Business Review author Benton Smith wrote a story about ways urban renewal can help finance mixed-use projects in Idaho. The article features several examples around the state including some of CCDC’s Boise projects. Mixed-use projects can be challenging to finance, and the story explains how urban renewal agencies can help make good, urban projects feasible. […]
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 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.
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