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Council affirms direction for 8th Street phase 2 concept — curb removal, circulation zone and flexible public space
Summary
Councilors affirmed a preferred concept for phase 2 of 8th Street that emphasizes curb removal, a pedestrian circulation zone, an adaptive furnishing area and reduced patio depths to create a flexible event‑friendly corridor between Main and Bannock.
Boise City Council affirmed staff’s preferred concept design for phase 2 of the 8th Street improvements, a plan intended to make two downtown blocks more pedestrian‑focused and flexible for events while preserving business access.
"I'm a senior planner on the mobility and public spaces team, and also the project manager for this 8th Street Improvements project," Chad Reeds said as he opened the presentation. He told the council the design team had conducted a summer outreach program, a pop‑up event timed with a downtown event and an online survey that drew nearly 600 responses.
Reeds presented the preferred concept, which he said would remove curbs between Main and Bannock, create a distinct pedestrian circulation zone, and keep an adaptive…
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