Meredith Stead
Boise
Boise seeing flood of development applications. City to add positions to keep up
The second floor of Boise City Hall is swamped with development applications.
On Tuesday, the Boise City Council heard a request from Planning and...
Boise
Boise elects new council leaders. One member says this will be final term
The makeup of the Boise City Council might not be changing, but who is in leadership is going to look different in 2026.
On...
Politics
ICYMI: Boise council members discuss votes on raising own pay 9%
All of Boise's city council members offered their thoughts this week on a proposal to hike the council's wages which was narrowly approved late...
Boise N
Developers say no ‘feasible buyers’ for Highland townhomes. Boise says to keep them in the subdivision anyway
A developer’s pitch to ditch townhomes from a project in the Highlands got a thumbs down.
On Tuesday, the Boise City Council voted 4-2 against...
Housing Affordability
Approved, again: Boise council approves Interfaith move with late changes
For the second time, the Boise City Council gave the green light for Interfaith Sanctuary to move to State Street.
The 5-1 vote, with...
Multi-family
Boise City Council considers changes to zoning code for tiny homes, added density near airport
The Boise City Council opted to shake up the city's zoning code, but stopped short at two changes proposed by city staff.
This week,...
Environment
Boise nears end of $10 million levy for open space. Leaders consider what’s next
A decade's worth of land preservation is coming to an end.
In 2015, Boise voters overwhelmingly voted for a $10 million property tax levy...
Boise S/SW
Boise OKs 40 more acres for business park, presses for fire station funding
An industrial park years in the making is expanding, but it will also come with more upfront funding to support a new fire station...
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Boise council unanimously OKs change giving themselves more power on development applications
All six Boise City Council members threw their support behind changing the city's process for voting on appeals for contentious development projects.
Last month,...
Politics
‘You are welcome’: Boise council passes resolution recognizing Pride, Donate Life flags as official city flags
Two new flags are now on Boise's roster.
Last week, Mayor Lauren McLean issued a proclamation retroactively designating the Pride flag and the Donate...
Boise E/SE
‘I’m struggling’: Boise council OKs battery storage facility, but frustrated by city law’s restrictions after Interfaith decision
A Boise Bench power substation will soon be home to banks of lithium batteries, but city officials wish they could do more to place...
Boise
New zoning code: City of Boise discusses code amendments, housing trends one year in
It’s been a little over a year since Boise’s new zoning code went into effect, and now the City of Boise’s staff and elected...
Boise S/SW
Boise City Council allows warehouse to bypass new zoning code rules due to ‘small oversight’
A new warehouse development south of Boise might not fit with the letter of the city's new zoning rules, but city council members opted...
Politics
Liquor at Treefort, Pride? Boise council divided on idea and looks for compromise
The Boise City Council isn't gung ho about residents being able to hit the harder stuff at events in city parks.
On Tuesday, several...
Politics
Boise council members discuss votes on raising own pay 9%. McLean remains mum on dais
All of Boise's city council members offered their thoughts this week on a proposal to hike the council's wages which was narrowly approved late...
Boise Downtown
Public seating, more trees and no curbs: City of Boise unveils new 8th Street design
One of downtown Boise's most prominent streets will soon be permanently designed for pedestrians and cyclists, not cars.
On Tuesday, the Boise City Council...
Public Facility
Boise considers allowing liquor at events in parks at the request of Treefort, Boise Pride
Your next trip to a big event in Boise could include the hard stuff.
On Tuesday, the Boise City Council signaled support to move...
Boise S/SW
Boise OKs 3,500 home planned community over staff concern about financial impact
Thousands more homes are headed to Southwest Boise, but the developer will have to pay up to make it happen.
On Tuesday, the Boise...
Boise E/SE
Southwest to Southeast Boise?: Boise to once again study link south of I-84
The City of Boise is hoping to breathe life into a long-held vision to connect two distant corners of the city, but exactly when...
Boise Bench
Boise denies Bench oil change shop, with clash between zoning code rewrite, grocery property rules
If you wanted a closer stop to get your oil changed on the Boise Bench, you're out of luck for now.
On Tuesday, the...
Boise S/SW
Boise council OKs apartments with extra density in jet path over objections of airport director
A new apartment complex is clear for take-off in Southwest Boise, but not without a redesign and plans for a bigger reevaluation of the...
Boise Downtown
After changes & legal threat, Boise council cites ‘show of goodwill’ in decision on Catholic building
The Catholic Diocese of Boise's proposal for a three-story office building got a new lease on life after some changes.
On Tuesday, the...
Boise Bench
Boise council OKs hotels by airport, allows road change, over objections
Two new hotels are coming north of the Boise Airport, along with a new traffic pattern for the nearby neighborhood.
On Tuesday, the Boise...
Transportation
Boise reworks deal with Lime after rise in ridership. Price hike, other changes coming
E-scooters have been in Boise for almost six years, but the system got a shakeup last summer.
The City of Trees got its first...
Boise
Boise City Council OKs Airport Starbucks, won’t budge on parking decision
A new place to get your caffeine fix before taking to the skies is coming near the Boise Airport, but it won't have an...
Politics
Boise council & mayor sworn in. McLean: Boise will ‘Supercharge’ housing, economy, climate efforts
Many familiar faces are returning to run the City of Boise for the coming years, but they got a chance to renew their promises...
Elections
District 2, District 5 candidates talk zoning code rewrite, urban renewal and generational differences
Four candidates from two of the city's districts up for election in November came together last week for a campaign forum at Whittier Elementary...
Boise
Meredith Stead appointed to take over Holli Woodings Boise City Council seat
Boise Planning & Zoning Commissioner Meredith Stead will take over Holli Woodings District 5 seat on Boise City Council.
Mayor Lauren McLean announced her appointment...
Elections
Former Reclaim Idaho communications director running for Boise City Council
A longtime Democratic political volunteer is hoping to take his experience knocking on doors statewide to the Boise City Council.
Earlier this summer, Jeremy...
Boise
McLean to interview three finalists for Woodings’ council seat
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean is interviewing possible replacements for Holli Woodings' spot on city council this week.
As BoiseDev previously reported, Woodings resigned because her...
Elections
P&Z Commissioner Stead running to fill Woodings’ vacant seat
A second Planning & Zoning Commissioner has entered the race for Boise City Council, but this time it's for District 5.
Meredith Stead, a...
Housing Affordability
‘Human element’: Boise assisted living facility OK’ed to flip to apartments, but help for existing residents required
A Central Bench assisted living facility got approval to convert to traditional apartments, but not without some new conditions and harsh words from the...