CCDC Announces Pioneer Corridor Open House

5/1/2007

For Immediate Release: CCDC Announces Pioneer Corridor Open House



Date: 5-1-07



Contact: Scot Oliver, 384-4264



Capital City Development Corporation, Boise 's redevelopment agency, will hold an open house to present revised designs for the Pioneer Corridor project, on Wednesday, May 2, from 5-7 pm, at the Pioneer Community Center on Ash Street in downtown Boise .



The Pioneer Corridor is a redevelopment vision building on the existing Pioneer Walkway which runs from Myrtle Street near 11 th Street diagonally to the Boise River .



The vision grew out of the Pioneer Corridor Design Competition, held by CCDC in 2001, which resulted in the selection of Portland landscape architects and planners Walker-Macy, with team members in Boise , to refine their design and work on implementing the plan. The design concept builds a strong linkage between the downtown core and the Boise River based on a promenade designed for pedestrians and bicyclists. This central spine will create a unique urban neighborhood, anchoring a mix of residential, office and retail development with amenities such as of open space and public art.



Wednesday's open house will feature some of the latest designs created by the Walker-Macy design team and nearby landowners, neighbors, utility providers and other agencies. Members of the design team will attend to discuss the plans, answer questions and take input from the community.



In 2006, CCDC was awarded a federal transportation enhancement grant from the Idaho Transportation Department to improve bicycle and pedestrian connectivity via the Pioneer Corridor. Concept design for the ITD grant is just beginning, and will be also be addressed at the open house.