Cities and towns--Planning
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 33 Collections and/or Records:
Foothills Levy 10th Anniversary Project , 2011
Project
Abstract
The idea of conserving the Boise Foothills dates clear back to the 1950s. However, the backdrop to the city of Boise as we know it today is a result of the foothills serial levy of 2001. On May 22, 2001 the citizens of Boise passed $10,000,000 two-year serial levy for conservation of valuable land in the foothills. Since 2001 the Foothills Conservation Advisory Committee has lead the effort to acquire land. Additionally, Boiseans have also donated money to the effort. Today the Foothills...
Dates:
2011
Fred Alleman , August 11, 2011
File
Abstract
In his short, 20 minute interview with Stephanie Milne, Fred Alleman described his connection with the Boise foothills. Although he did not recall much from the serial foothills levy campaign, he shared his recollections of his generous donation of money to the foothills conservation effort. In the interview he explained his desire to leave a legacy for his family who also resides in the Boise area. He articulated his desire to make a donation to a cause where the money would be put to good...
Dates:
August 11, 2011
Gordon S. Bowen papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 006
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of Gordon S. Bowen during his career at Boise Parks and Recreation Department. Also represented in the collection are research files compiled to aid in the compilation of two books. The collection includes annual reports, correspondence, newspaper clippings, board minutes, service awards, slides, maps, and reports.
Dates:
1949-2010
Found in:
Collections
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Gordon S. Bowen papers
Jerome Mapp, July 22, 2010 and April 14, 2011
File
Abstract
Jerome Mapp served on the Boise City Council during the 1990s when Boise saw very little conflict; money was not tight at the city level and the general feeling from the community was positive. 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. Mapp continued to serve into the Bieter administration.In two interviews with...
Dates:
July 22, 2010 and April 14, 2011
Jerome Mapp Basque Block photographs and plans
Collection
Identifier: MS 113
Content Description
This collection documents the planning activities of Jerome Mapp while working for the City of Boise on the Boise Basque Block project. The collection includes black and white prints of the Basque Block, and three plans showing proposed changes to the area.
Dates:
1988
Jim Hall, September 13, 2011
File
Abstract
In his interview with Susan Stacy, Jim Hall described the origins of the Boise foothills preservation effort. He described the partnerships he fostered with various public agencies as well as private landowners in the foothills. He discussed the different steps and committees that formed a long the way that culminated in the passage of the serial levy. Hall also provided insight into his involvement in various projects since 2001. The interview concludes with Susan Stacy and Jim hall...
Dates:
September 13, 2011
John Bertram papers
Collection
Identifier: MS 115
Scope and Contents
This collection documents the activities of John Bertram, who, from 1977 to 2017, was the director of the Boise-based historic preservation and urban design consulting firm Planmakers and served on the Boise Historic Preservation Commission in the mid-1970s. The records include plans, maps, planning guides and criteria, brochures, notes, correspondence, reports, and meeting minutes.
Dates:
1961-2013
Found in:
Collections
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John Bertram papers
Jon Mason , July 13, 2010 and July 22, 2010
File
Abstract
In two interviews with Brandi Burns on July 13 and July 22, 2010, Jon Mason discusses his career in engineering at Morrison-Knudsen Company and as a professor at Boise State University. He describes how he worked on several committees prior to entering government including the Boise Vision Plan and his appointment to the Design Review Board by Mayor Coles. He explains how the city’s poor handling of transportation problems led him to run for city council and discusses the many solutions that...
Dates:
July 13, 2010 and July 22, 2010
Kenneth L. Pursley , July 29, 2011
File
Abstract
In his short interview with Stephanie Milne on July 29, 2011, Ken Pursley of Givens and Pursley law firm offered his recollections of the serial foothills levy campaign. Although he was not directly involved in the campaign and remembered very little from it, he did explain how he was involved in strategizing on the campaign before it even began. He explained he and a group of people (whom he could not recall) were selected to be on a committee to frame the main issues/values concerning the...
Dates:
July 29, 2011
Lauren McLean , July 19, 2011
File
Abstract
In her interview with Stephanie Milne on July 19, 2011, Lauren McLean, a Council member at the City of Boise, offered her memories of the serial foothills levy campaign that she managed. McLean spoke of how she got involved in the campaign and her role and responsibilities as campaign manager. She reflected on moments that stood out to her in the campaign, specifically a story about her prepping then Mayor Brent Coles before he did a TV debate with those people who were against the levy....
Dates:
July 19, 2011