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Cities and towns--Planning

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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 32 Collections and/or Records:

Alan Shealy , September 11, 2018

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Abstract In an interview with Jennifer Stevens on September 11, 2018, Alan Shealy discusses his personal history, his appointment to city council by Mayor Terteling-Payne, and the issues he worked on. He describes how his experience working in finance led him to undertake changing how the city created budgets and to help restore transparency and confidence in city government. He discusses his fiscal philosophy and his voting history on issues including moving a ten commandments statue out of Julia...
Dates: September 11, 2018

Annie Black , June 9, 2011

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Abstract In her interview with Stephanie Milne on June 9, 2011, Annie Black, who was an avid volunteer during the Boise foothills campaign and served on Foothills Conservation Advisory Committee for five years, offered her memories of both. She spoke about her memories leading up to the foothills serial levy campaign in 2000 and 2001. She specifically touched on her experiences serving on the Fundraising Committee. Additionally, Black discussed what stood out to her as great accomplishments that...
Dates: June 9, 2011

Boise City Public Works Department records

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Identifier: RG 015
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of aerial photographs, diagrams, maps, drawings, brochures, and schematics created and used by the Public Works Department.

Dates: ca. 1900-2001

Boise Planning and Development Services records

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Identifier: RG 013
Scope and Contents

This collection consists of correspondence, photographic prints, maps, reports, Historic Preservation Month postcards, and proclamations created and used by Planning and Development Services.

Dates: 1896-2012

Brandy Wilson, August 11, 2011

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Abstract In her interview with Stephanie Milne, Brandy Wilson shared her recollections of the serial foothills levy campaign. Brandy described how she became involved in the foothills levy and her role on the executive committee. She also described the initial meeting that took place on the foothills at City Hall. She praised Chuck McDevitt, the overall positivity of the campaign and the volunteers when describing how the campaign was successful. Wilson also recalled the atmosphere of the campaign...
Dates: August 11, 2011

Carolyn Terteling-Payne , July 1, 2010 and July 28, 2010

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Abstract Terteling-Payne served during the 1990s, a time that was marked by a surplus budget and a general positive feeling from the community. Boise was growing quickly, and development was on the fringes of the city as well as in the downtown core. Brent Coles was mayor, he focused on transportation, fighting drugs, and neighborhood reinvestment.In an interview with Brandi Burns on July 1, 2010, Carolyn Terteling-Payne discusses growing up in Boise and her volunteer activities that were...
Dates: July 1, 2010 and July 28, 2010

Charles F. "Chuck" McDevitt , September 14, 2011

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Abstract In his interview with Susan Stacy, Chuck McDevitt described his involvement with the effort to preserve the Boise Foothills. He shared experiences while serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission Board and detailed important steps, which eventually led to the 2001 serial foothills levy. He discussed Memorandum of Understanding agreements which involved several government agencies that owned land in the foothills. He spoke highly of Jim Hall and the leadership he provided for effort. He...
Dates: September 14, 2011

Charles F. Hummel oral history

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Identifier: MS 022
Content Description

This collection contains six oral history interviews with Charles F. Hummel including transcripts, copy of an Idaho State Historical Society oral history with F. Hummel, original contract, proposals, schedules, releases, presentation with slides to City of Boise Historic Preservation Commission.

Dates: April 29, 1999, May 13, 1999, May 26, 1999, June 2, 1999, June 9, 1999, and June 30, 1999

Denise Arellano , July 7, 2011

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Abstract In her interview with Stephanie Milne on July 22, 2011, Denise Arellano offered her memories and recollections of the serial foothills levy campaign that she was a part of. Arellano spoke of how she got involved in the campaign and her exact participation in it. She described in detail her role on the fundraising committee and the house parties that she was responsible for. She also commented on the campaign’s positive messaging and how vital it was to its ultimate success. Additionally, she...
Dates: July 7, 2011

Flip Kleffner, December 1, 2010

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Abstract Flip Kleffner served on the City Council from 1972-1974, a period when Boise was changing rapidly. Kleffner had experienced the pre-WWII Boise and had seen the effects of the growth. Like many cities in the nation, Boise adopted an urban renewal policy to revitalize its downtown. By 1972, many buildings had already been demolished in the downtown core, and plans were underway to construct a large, enclosed mall to entice suburban shoppers back into the downtown.In an interview...
Dates: December 1, 2010