Recently, 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 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.
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