Residential District & The Int'l Market Presentation

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT & THE INTERNATIONAL MARKET Creating a community that embraces all walks of life

Creating communities that embraces all walks of life.

Boise Downtown

BOUNDARIES OF THE BENCH

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th Residential Focus Area

BOISE BENCH Important

Isolated

Growing Unique Disconnected

ESTIMATED METRICS o Current population of bench: 26,720 o New residents over 5 years: 1,699 o New units: 711 o Average growth over 4 years: 4.3%

VISION FOR THE BENCH Improve Communities Revitalize & Strengthen Foster Diversity & Rebuild Market

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT

o Four areas of focus: ▪ Boise Int’l Market ▪ Maverik ▪ Liberty Park ▪ Orchard commercial o

Ensure variety of housing type as growth continues. (i.e. Single Family, duplexes/multiplexes, townhouses, condos, apartments, etc.)

MASTER PLAN

Liberty Park

Orchard commercial

Maverik Boise International

REVITALIZE & STRENGTHEN

Connections and nodes are important to any successful community.

Build off of existing positive elements to improve connections and circulation.

“THE MISSING MIDDLE” o o o o o o

Walkable Small-Footprint Buildings Lower Perceived Density Smaller, Well-Designed Units Fewer Off-street Parking Spaces Creates Community

Rebuild the Boise International Market

FOSTER DIVERSITY

Embrace all walks of life.

Celebrate differences.

Create opportunities to learn about and experience different cultures.

More and more, Americans say living in a diverse community that includes people at all stages of life is an important factor in determining where to live.

HYPOTHETICAL RESIDENTS Mahima: Young wife and mother who prefers living within walking distance of shops, stores, and social activities. She favors a small yard for her children to play and to plant a garden.

Jensen’s: They prefer living in a house with a yard and a shorter commute to downtown Boise, where he works. Proximity to parks is important, as well as connecting with neighbors.

Steven: A young college student who prefers a rental with no yard, and close proximity to shops and work. He also favors a shorter commute to campus.

Shani: A young mother and refugee. She prefers a house with a yard big enough for a vegetable garden, that is within a short walking distance to shops and work.

Jenn: A young professional who prefers a house with a garage, no yard, and a short commute to work. She prefers nearby recreational opportunities to keep up on her fitness.

Rod & Bonnie: Prefer a small house in a safe neighborhood. They want a yard for their grandchildren to play, to plant a garden, and for their dog to run.

INTERNATIONAL MARKET Current condition & Improvement Area

Townhomes

Franklin

Proposed Design

Curtis

INTERNATIONAL MARKET

Typology

Live/Work

INTERNATIONAL MARKET Outdoor Plaza Perspective Image

MAVERIK SITE Current condition & Improvement Area

Typology

Fred Meyer

Proposed

Franklin Orchard

MAVERIK SITE

Apartments

Live/ Work

MAVERIK SITE Mixed use office/residential courtyard

LIBERTY PARK Current condition & Improvement Area

Typology

LIBERTY PARK

Emerald

Proposed

Curtis

Hospital

Courtyard Homes

Duplex Homes

Courtyard Apartments

LIBERTY PARK Perspective Image Intersection

MIX COMMERCIAL Current condition & Improvement Areas

Proposed

Courtyard Apartments

Emerald Orchard

MIX COMMERCIAL

Typology

Courtyard Homes

Townhomes

MASTER PLAN

Liberty Park

Boise International Market

Orchard commercial

Maverik

KEY POINTS o

Create a variety of places to live.

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Strengthen connections and nodes between residents and surrounding amenities.

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Rebuild and improve the Boise International Market and enhance its connections with surrounding areas.