In testimony before Boise’s Design Review Commission August 14, 2014, Boise City Hall
Case # DRH24-00194, 12673 W Ashcreek St – The Ashcreek multi-family residential development (Ashcreek)
The Centennial Neighborhood Association (CTNA) has been aware and actively engaged in review and assessment of Ashcreek since 2022, when it was first proposed. Recently, a meeting notice was sent to all participating members of record of CTNA, with reference to the project design changes proposed by Brighton Corporation and offering opportunities for review, discussion and potential action. Representatives of CTNA have also discussed Ashcreek with applicant representatives as well as Rachael Ferell, city planner.
We have a CTNA member consensus.
CTNA desires to go on record in support of Ashcreek as proposed. Further, CTNA anticipates and appreciates that Ashcreek will yield:
- Complimentary housing units in close proximity of companies and employers within and near the Boise Research Center, the Idaho State campus and the HP campus. It is noteworthy that the adjacent, former and longtime vacant, AT&T/DIRECTV building has been recently acquired by ACHD for a new headquarters building.
- Ashcreek will also yield improvement and completion of pedestrian access from W De Meyer Street to Hobble Creek Park.
- Yield completion of north side of W De Meyer Street with addition of curb and sidewalk.
- There will be tree removals. But it is anticipated overdue attention, care and some potential replacements for the numerous trees that populate the site and adjacent berm will be made by applicant.
- Provides added pedestrian access to the southern border of the Boise Research Center.
- The elimination of a chain link fence and anticipated replacement with a more attractive and appropriate fence will also enable improved pedestrian access.
- For what is currently an unused parking lot, better property utilization and additional tax revenue to support the City’s services to Ashcreek and the local area.
