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Boise City staff outline update to 1979 historic preservation plan; consultant near contract

5857974 · September 30, 2025
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Summary

City staff told the Boise City Historic Preservation Commission that a consultant contract with Northwest Vernacular is expected in early October and that the update will include data collection, public outreach and a multi-step plan adoption process with public meetings in October and November.

Boise City Historic Preservation Commission members heard an update on an effort to replace the city's 1979 historic preservation plan and strengthen the Boise Historic Preservation Program. Richard, a Boise City historic preservation staff member, said the city expects to be under contract with the consultant Northwest Vernacular by early October and plans public meetings in October and November.

The update matters because the existing plan dates from 1979 and staff told the commission the update will "strengthen Boise Historic Preservation Program, update policies based on current trends and best practices, integrate sustainability and equity such as unrepresented…

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