Land use--Planning
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Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Al Larson , November 9, 2013
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Nathan Griffin conducted this interview on November 9th, 2013, with Al Larson in the Foothills Learning Center in Boise, Idaho as part of the 20th Anniversary of Hulls Gulch Preservation project. Al Larson, the founder of the Golden Eagle Audubon society, offered his memories of the development of Hulls Gulch. The Hulls Gulch Preservation project is a conservation initiative aimed at protecting and restoring the natural ecosystem of Hulls Gulch, while also providing recreational...
Dates:
November 9, 2013
Alice Dieter, July 20, 1998
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In an interview with Troy Reeves on July 20, 1998, Alice Dieter discusses her time as a member of the Parks Board, recollection of the creation of the Greenbelt and Pathway Committee, and development of public recreational land throughout Boise in the 1960s and 70s. She describes the early discussions and actions of the Boise Department of Parks and Recreation Department to purchase land for open space initiatives and how the Greenbelt plan evolved beginning with the Atkinson Report.
Dates:
July 20, 1998
Anne Hausrath, August 4, 2010
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In an interview with Brandi Burns on August 4, 2010, Anne Hausrath discusses her experience on Boise City Council from 1992-2000 and the development of Boise throughout those years. She was a founder of the Wetland Coalition, a group of individuals and organizations dedicated to protecting and preserving the wetland ecosystem in Hulls Gulch; they would later become the Save Hulls Gulch movement. According to Hausrath, her experience in the effort to save Hulls Gulch from development inspired...
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August 4, 2010
Annie Black , June 9, 2011
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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
Bill Onweiler, June 19, 1998
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In an interview with Troy Reeves on June 19, 1998, William “Bill” Onweiler discusses his involvement the creation of the Boise River Greenbelt. He describes how he ran for Boise City Council on a platform advocating for more open space, and how his interests and those of Gordon Bowen and Arlo Nelson led them to begin advocating for a greenbelt. He recounts how he sold the idea of the Greenbelt as a way to increase development and property valuation in the downtown district, and how he traded...
Dates:
June 19, 1998
Bob Whipkey , August 11, 1998
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In an interview with Troy Reeves on August 11, 1998, Bob Whipkey discusses his involvement with the Greenbelt and Pathways Committee beginning in the late 1980s. He describes how his employment with the Simplot Company led to his involvement; he wanted to help provide public access to the riverfront through privately held property which he was able to do with the committee by supporting access agreements through Simplot Company controlled property. Bob touches on his memories of the public...
Dates:
August 11, 1998
Boise Public Library records
Collection
Identifier: RG 011
Content Description
This collection consists of plat maps of Boise and foothills development and management plans.
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Boise Public Library records
Brandy Wilson, August 11, 2011
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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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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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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