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Boise launches 12‑month area‑planning effort for South Airport, East Columbia and a 'Third Bench' expansion
Summary
City planning staff proposed an area‑plan process to study three priority areas — South Airport, East Columbia and the Third Bench — to align land use, transportation, utilities and open‑space goals over roughly 12 months. Staff will return with interim deliverables, housing‑capacity analysis and public outreach plans.
Maureen Brewer, city planning director, outlined a 12‑month area‑plan process covering three priority areas: South of the Airport (focused on airport expansion and industrial uses), East Columbia (housing near jobs, constrained by secondary access for evacuation), and a conceptual 'Third Bench' (potential mix of housing, trails and conserved open space). Brewer framed the planning around four principles: creating housing variety, minimizing resource use, expanding mobility options, and ensuring growth pays for itself.
Staff goals and…
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