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.