INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITY DISTRICT & ITS TANK FARMS Reweaving the Industrial core into the community fabric
DILEMMA Historically the Industrial Hub of Boise
Boise 1951
Historically land was designated for industrial use.
Tank Farms are a void occupying a pivotal center in the Central Bench.
The Central Bench is receiving pressure to accommodate the needs of the growing community.
Weak East West connection
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Tanks limited by established Gas Pipeline.
Tank Farms not equipped to simply pick up and move.
Land requires remediation before any proposal for reuse
Tank Farms are not proportional to their surroundings.
Poor walkability around the existing Industrial. ● ● ● ●
High Heat Missing Sidewalks Lack of Tree Coverage Indirect Routes
Proposal must reconcile the fiscal integrity of all types of industry as well as accommodate the growing community within the Boise Central Bench.
VISION
Green Belt brings people from Downtown to the Central Bench
Curtis helps connect the International Market with the Hospital
Emerald and Morris Hill accommodate a stronger East West connection.
Create an Economically Viable and Social Community through small production companies, galleries and cafes housed in Modern Industrial styled buildings.
Innovative Design and Production
Craftsman Gallery
Start Up Restaurants
Site specific interventions rooted in experience paying homage to Boise History and existing Boise Culture.
Tank Art
Sculpture
Murals
FUTURE VISION
PHASING
Coexistence
Soften Edges
Projection
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Facilitate Communication between Stakeholders and Boise City
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Conduct diagnostics on land and begin remediation process
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Art Placement and Installation
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Creation of South Bench Park
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Extension of Greenbelt through the Industrial Development
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Complete Street Improvements ● ● ● ● ●
Curtis Emerald Phillipi Morris Hill Bethel
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Creation of Morris Hill and Curtis Intersection, Continuation of Greenbelt across Curtis
PHASE 1
- Present to 20 years
Strengthen North South connections from St. Alphonsus Hospital to International Market
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Final implementation of remediation space
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Establish new land uses and implement rezoning
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Creation of Buildings and circulation pathways of North Town Center
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Completion of Street frontage along West side of Curtis, including supportive businesses
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Finish Greenbelt connections with Art, Signage and Linkages
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years North Town Center
Curtis Greenbelt
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
Bethel
Curtis
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
North Town Center Plaza
PHASE 2
- 20 to 40 years
North Town Center Plaza
PHASE 3
- 40+ years