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| CSHQA rendering of proposed 9th & Main multi-family development |
The Capitol City Development Corporation [CCDC] recently received six development proposals for a downtown site in Boise, Idaho. Located in the River Myrtle-Old Boise Renewal District, a neighborhood that includes the Boise Public Library, Ballet Idaho, Boise Contemporary Theater, numerous brew pubs, restaurants and shops, cinemas and hotels, and two charter schools, the site offers both urban energy and neighborhood appeal. Writer Sven Berg of the Idaho Statesman wrote about selection process: http://bit.ly/1cWbJr5
CCDC issued an invitation for development teams to submit proposals for development of the 1.2 acre site. In addition to strong financing and quick construction, their request specified pedestrian friendly design, active mixed-use, contextual design and sustainability elements. Perhaps most important, the CCDC is seeking a catalyst, a development that best leverages the neighborhood assets, stimulates pedestrian activity and attracts further development.
CSHQA partnered with Clark Development, Erstad Architects and a team of financial partners and consultants to design and build a mixed-use, multi-family development with street level shopping and dining, a roof top garden and plaza, parking for 300 vehicles, and 150 market rate apartments in a mix of studio, 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom configurations. The main entry along River Street is set back from the site envelop to help relieve the massing effect of the seven-story structure, and create a walkable space and welcoming entry.
More details about the proposals can be found here. The Clark Team is featured in the first five pages.
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| Corner of 9th & River at dusk. |
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| Rooftop garden introduces trees and natural elements, creating a peaceful space for residents. |
