Boise Development Thread - Part II

[OhGoodGlavin]

Originally Posted by Welcome2Boise

Do you know if this building will use recycled materials? The design kinda looks like sustainable building projects I've seen before. Like the Library on Cole and Ustick. Just curious. I like the project either way

A good question. I don't know. You could definitely check through the documents for materials plans (click the documents tab): http://pdsonline.cityofboise.org/pds...id=CUP16-00005

I skimmed very quickly and couldn't find anything, but it may be that there's a more detailed materials plan that will be submitted before design review. You could also email the architect or builder.

[Cottonwood]

Originally Posted by IFguy

Spent Fiday night and Saturday morning in Boise for a gymnastics competition. Might I say the downtown area is impressive for a city of its size. I really enjoyed seeing the mixed use projects and all the new construction.

I really hope the city of Idaho Falls takes a hard look at downtown Boise as a great model to look at as IF is starting to reinvest in downtown.

Originally Posted by kidboise

Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Downtown Boise is lively and changing for the better.

Also glad to hear that IF is investing in its downtown. It's an important thing for all small cities to be doing at this point (Boise absolutely included).

Definitely the liveliest downtown between Portland and Denver.

[Cottonwood]

CCDC developments:

http://www.ccdcboise.com/ccdc-projec...wn-wayfinding/

Boise Wayfinding System
Downtown and Beyond

CCDC is leading the effort to create Boise’s new Downtown Wayfinding System, an economic development focused infrastructure project to help drive business and development downtown. CCDC has hired Sea Reach LTD to review existing downtown wayfinding signs and develop a new wayfinding system design. The information you will see has been vetted through a stakeholder group representing more than a dozen different organizations, including: ITD, ACHD, City of Boise, DBA, VRT, and Boise State University.

http://www.ccdcboise.com/ccdc-projec...reet-entrance/

Julia Davis Park 5th St. Entrance
5th & Myrtle

CCDC, in partnership with the City of Boise, is developing a pathway connection from the south end of 5th Street into Julia Davis Park. This connection is part of Boise’s Central Addition LIV District initiative and the Boise Parks Department’s plans for Julia Davis Park. The entrance is intended to increase the visibility and access to Julia Davis Park from Downtown Boise, as well as increase connections across Front and Myrtle streets between Julia Davis Park, the Central Addition LIV District, and downtown Boise.

http://www.ccdcboise.com/ccdc-projec...-broad-street/

Geothermal Infrastructure
on Broad Street

The Agency is partnering with Public Works department of Boise City to complete the geothermal system loop on Broad Street in the River-Myrtle District. “This infrastructure will serve area businesses and residents for years to come,” commented CCDC Executive Director John Brunelle. “The Agency is pleased to take a lead role in this and other projects slated for the Central Addition as we all work to assure this is a lasting, innovative, and vibrant district.”

Boise City’s boise-geothermalgeothermal system currently provides heat and energy to 80 buildings in the downtown area and the Boise State University campus. When considering the vision and sustainable goals of the LIV District, this renewable energy source offers tremendous opportunity to achieve many of those goals.

[Orlando]

Question about the Geothermal Infrastructure: is there an existing geothermal source under the buildings or nearby?

[Boiseguy]

Originally Posted by Orlando

Question about the Geothermal Infrastructure: is there an existing geothermal source under the buildings or nearby?

yes, downtown boise has an existing source and infrastructure....

http://publicworks.cityofboise.org/services/geothermal/

[TVurban]

I think someone posted the IBR article about it a few posts back, but here's a link to a news story from KBOI2 about the new shipping container apartments in Garden City. It'll be interesting to see how they turn out. There are plenty of good and bad examples of shipping containers projects.

http://kboi2.com/news/local/shipping...ater-this-year

The PDF below has the location and unit floor plans. Document comes from the City of Garden City
http://www.gardencityidaho.org/verti...tainer_web.pdf



Images from the Idaho Business Review

[Orlando]

Originally Posted by Boiseguy

yes, downtown boise has an existing source and infrastructure....

http://publicworks.cityofboise.org/services/geothermal/

Very impressive.

[OhGoodGlavin]

The base of the tower crane for the new Residence Inn on Capitol and Myrtle went in today. This is turning into a pretty epic continuous period with tower cranes looming over downtown Boise... early 2013 (JUMP) until at least early 2017?

[kidboise]

Originally Posted by OhGoodGlavin

The base of the tower crane for the new Residence Inn on Capitol and Myrtle went in today. This is turning into a pretty epic continuous period with tower cranes looming over downtown Boise... early 2013 (JUMP) until at least early 2017?

If just one tower crane counts, it's been since Oct 2012! I believe 8th & Main's and the first for Jump overlapped. I could be wrong, not sure.

[jakor21]

I want to live in a shipping container..

[TVurban]

I think this is a fantastic idea, as long as it doesn't interfere with any future transit along the corridor.

http://kboi2.com/news/local/rails-wi...boise-to-nampa

[kidboise]

Originally Posted by TVurban

I think this is a fantastic idea, as long as it doesn't interfere with any future transit along the corridor.

http://kboi2.com/news/local/rails-wi...boise-to-nampa

I agree 100%. I would hate for there ever to be an extra hindrance to commuter rail along those tracks, though I doubt something like this would be. I've ridden my bike from Boise to Nampa before. This would make the trek much more pleasant.

[Architecture Buff]

Sunday Feb 7,2016 construction progress around the town:

onenineeteen condos



Simplot World Headquarters has reached the 9th floor







City Center



The 10 story Marriott Hotel with tower crane section one in place


The Inn at 500 Capital opening Dec. 2016



The wide and single slides at JUMP (not open)


Hyatt Place Hotel on Bannock has started foundation work.

The Fowler apts on 5th has started excavation work.

In SE Boise the walls are going up on the Library at Bown Crossing.

The District on Parkcenter Blvd has framed two of the 4 story apts.

[Sawtooth]

random stuff

[OhGoodGlavin]

Great photos Sawtooth! You're going to have a busy year!

[Visualize]

Originally Posted by Sawtooth

Nice pics Sawtooth, and really enjoying the progress pics from Architecture Buff as well.

I really hope Simplot hill turns into something dynamic, for the public, and doesn't just fade away into another random overgrown hill. I'd really like to see the hill turned into a park, and down the road possibly a small outdoor performance venue at the top.
To cut down on maintenance costs, the hill could be transformed into many areas of paths, with designated flat and stepped lounging/seating, allowing the rest of the hill to grow in naturally.
The Ridge to Rivers trail system is very nice, but there needs to be places of leisure within the hills as well.

While not near the same thing, I imagine the hill turning into Boise's own version of Delores Park in San Francisco in the coming decades. There is nothing people like more than being outside with a view. Simplot Hill has the potential to be infamous.
The biggest deterrent is accessibility though, and maybe one of the closer hills to Downtown would be better suited for a park of this nature.

Delores Park

[Architecture Buff]

More great ideas for container homes:

http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/h...EIE9HP#image=1

[Cottonwood]

http://idahobusinessreview.com/2016/...k-alley-decor/

Eureka! will mix gourmet burgers with Freak Alley decor
By: Teya Vitu February 9, 2016

Eureka! They have found Boise. The upscale, burger/craft beer/small-batch whiskey restaurant will fill the Aspen Leaf Frozen Yogurt vacancy in The Mode building on Eighth Street. Until recently known as Eureka Gourmet Burger, Eureka! is a “family” of 16 burger restaurants, founded in 2009, mostly located in the greater orbit of Los Angeles.

Read more: http://idahobusinessreview.com/2016/...#ixzz3zgmFkrPR

http://www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com/

[TVurban]

I saw this while looking through the Salt Lake threads.
Looks really interesting and we could probably use a couple...

http://gizmodo.com/the-largest-air-p...d-t-1729298355

[Cottonwood]

http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/b...ylink=hpdigest

Ben’s Crow Inn, a landmark Boise business, to close in September

Ben’s Crow Inn will pour its last pint of beer, serve its last burger and close for good in September, after 70 years in business in East Boise

Hamilton said the couple decided to sell the property, which is just off the Greenbelt on Warm Springs Avenue near the Sky Bar intersection. The new owner plans to build single-family homes there.

But they’re looking forward to one last summer before they retire. The Hamiltons and the staff of the family-run restaurant have been kicking around ideas for farewell celebrations.

Read more here: http://www.idahostatesman.com/news/b...#storylink=cpy