OPEN SPACE & CONNECTIVITY Creating vibrant parks and paths to connect people and places
PROGRAM ELEMENTS ●
Reinforce Regional Connections
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Establish Recreation Corridor
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Foster Universal Communities
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Offer Transportation Choices
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Provide Intellectual Stimulation
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Implement Lean Zone
HISTORY A RICH HISTORY OF AGRICULTURE AND RAILROADS
CENTERAL BENCH 1938
THE DEPOT
ANALYSIS
Vacant Lots
Existing Parks
THE BIG IDEA
THE BIG IDEA
THE BIG IDEA
MASTER PLAN ORCHARD
Intersection
Tank Over Look
CURTIS
EMERALD
Bench Park Trail
Gateway Park
FRANKLIN
Gateway Entry
MASTER PLAN ORCHARD
Intersection
Tank Over Look
CURTIS
EMERALD
Bench Park Trail
Gateway Park
FRANKLIN
Gateway Entry
TANKS! South Bench Park
Rock Climbing Ice Climbing
Tree Tower
Look Out Point
Exposed
Open
Art
Big Slide
Movie Night
Zipline
PHASING
PHASE THREE
PHASE TWO
PHASE ONE
NORTH AND SOUTH BENCH PARKS
Park Amenities • • • •
Pond Overlook Playground Bike Stop
• Boise Green Bike • Restroom • Community Center • Tank Art
Park Amenities • • • •
Soccer Fields Playground Skate Park Dog Park
TRANSPORTATION
Existing All routes go to down town Boise Hub Difficult to get from one end to the other of the bench Long wait between bus arrivals Transit system doesn’t run late enough
Proposed • • • •
Vital for residents without car Easier travel from one end to the other Direct routes to health and commercial centers Serves areas with no existing routes
CURTIS
Transit Center ORCHARD
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Proposed Diesel Light Rail connecting from Caldwell to Boise Easier travel from one end to the other Both Train and Bus Center Central Location
TRANSPORTATION
SEE THE FUTURE OF THE BENCH FROM “THE LOOKOUT”