As always, we encourage careful review and consideration of all available materials on the topic. Our goal is an informed and inclusive decision-making process that supports the entire community, and keeps Boise connected physically, socially and culturally. We want a livable city that contributes to the health, safety and prosperity of all citizens.
Showing posts with label East End. Show all posts
Showing posts with label East End. Show all posts
Sunday, June 28, 2015
KBC community meeting on proposed St. Luke's expansion
Residents packed the Fort Boise Senior Center Wednesday evening to participate in a frank and open exploration of the proposed St. Luke's master plan. The emphasis was on understanding likely impacts and presenting/analyzing alternatives that would allow for expanded health care services in Boise while preserving the community and neighborhood values reflected in Blueprint Boise.
As always, we encourage careful review and consideration of all available materials on the topic. Our goal is an informed and inclusive decision-making process that supports the entire community, and keeps Boise connected physically, socially and culturally. We want a livable city that contributes to the health, safety and prosperity of all citizens.
As always, we encourage careful review and consideration of all available materials on the topic. Our goal is an informed and inclusive decision-making process that supports the entire community, and keeps Boise connected physically, socially and culturally. We want a livable city that contributes to the health, safety and prosperity of all citizens.
Thursday, June 25, 2015
KBC Community Meeting
A simple update from last night's standing-room-only community meeting hosted by KBC members. The room was packed, the conversation lively and engaged.
See coverage of the meeting:
Citizens host workshop on St. Luke's plan (KTVB)
Neighbors pitch alternative ideas on St. Luke's expansion plans (KBOI)
Comments from someone who showed up out of curiosity sum it up well:
"you guys hit it out of the park! Speakers were passionate yet humble and not at all preachy. The dots were masterfully connected and the concept of a health district and the rationale behind it were compelling."
We hear that pretty often these days, and the support is greatly appreciated. Our aim is to present available facts and reasonable conclusions without fluff or distractions, because Boise citizens are smart enough to see through spin and draw their own conclusions.
Some in the audience wished a representative from the Mayor's office or City Council had been in attendance. We know they have busy schedules these days; we also think they would benefit greatly from a second opinion and hearing a more citizen-oriented conversation along with more robust alternatives analysis.
We're all stakeholders in this process, and we all support Mayor Bieter's goal of making Boise the most livable city in America; we just can't get there relying on old thinking.
We were able to document the entire meeting and will share the video with City leaders.
See the videos below for additional information and alternatives.
We're all stakeholders in this process, and we all support Mayor Bieter's goal of making Boise the most livable city in America; we just can't get there relying on old thinking.
We were able to document the entire meeting and will share the video with City leaders.
See the videos below for additional information and alternatives.
Wednesday, June 17, 2015
Build where the people and access are...
Every land-use and transportation expert we talk with has a question: with the largest population growth projected between Boise and the Oregon border, why not build a 'regional medical center' in the center of the region? When they look at the proposed expansion location we hear the same thing: 'with the negative impacts and limitations of the current site, why would anyone imagine this is an acceptable location and policy?'
Why indeed?
Economists tell us that the scale of a regional medical center means economic impacts will be felt throughout the region. Whether St. Luke's expands in Boise or Meridian, new hires (just like current employees) will live throughout the region, drawn to housing that is affordable based on their wages.
Transportation and land-use professionals know that distributing traffic loads throughout the region (or even spreading that load to different parts of Boise) would reduce or in some cases eliminate the need for complex and costly new transportation infrastructure.
To them, the East End location defies logic and best practices. Many in Boise agree.
Where else might Boise find available land with freeway access and opportunities for redevelopment?
Here's one of many alternatives in Boise: https://vimeo.com/129050335
Thursday, June 11, 2015
Monday, January 12, 2015
Show your support for a connected Boise! #SaveJefferson
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