Leon Letson

ICYMI: Cycling community, Ada Co. press Dry Creek Ranch to accelerate trail construction after death of young cyclist

It was Rylan Hoob's first time biking alone from his home in Avimor down to the Eagle Bike Park. Except, he never made it...

Cycling community, Ada Co. press Dry Creek Ranch to accelerate trail construction after death of young cyclist

It was Rylan Hoob's first time biking alone from his home in Avimor down to the Eagle Bike Park. Except, he never made it...

Ada County pitches more water-wise landscaping, looser ADU requirements in zoning code rewrite

Boise isn’t the only locality rewriting its zoning code.  In the past year, Ada County also launched an effort to rewrite its zoning laws governing...

Growth and wine collide: Homeowners, winery industry clash as development comes to Eagle foothills

Mark Pasculli loves being outside.  Once winter eases its grip, he tries to spend every minute possible enjoying his expansive wrap-around deck or working in...

Explain this to me: Boise’s affordable housing land trust

The City of Boise started rolling out one of the biggest tools in its toolbox to develop affordable housing: its own land.  Later this year,...

City of Boise scales back plans for housing ‘bonus’ ahead of hearing

The City of Boise made changes to its newest affordable housing proposal after taking public input.  On December 14, Boise’s Planning & Zoning Commission will...

Boise discussing housing incentive for ‘extremely low-income’ units

Boise is launching another effort to encourage developers to build affordable housing.  Mayor Lauren McLean is resurrecting an old proposal to give out cash grants...