http://reservestreetarmory.com Just another WordPress weblog Sat, 24 Apr 2010 21:20:52 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The economic downturn has been rough for everyone in Boise. It has brought some development (and the economic activity generated) to a standstill. Not surprisingly, this has had an impact on the Armory process. On the positive side, it has also offered time for ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=81 Just a quick update to let folks know the Reserve Street Armory team is still active and tracking progress. Last fall, CCDC engaged a professional consulting firm to conduct preliminary studies of the Armory site and its relationship to other publicly owned parcels nearby. As we await the results of ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=80     The Boise Armory project was recently featured in Next American City magazine as an example of how neighborhood groups can work with local government and developers on a common goal.   To read the entire article, click on the title below:   No Signs of Conflict at Boise's Historic Reserve Street Armory   And folks are ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=78 Great news! Committee Chair Laura Shealy learned recently that the City of Boise has moved the proposed late 2008 Armory auction into the spring of 2009. Several factors influenced their decision, and we are grateful to have additional breathing room to explore the site's future. There has been increased interest ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=77 Some of the suggested uses for the Armory reflect the concept of creative live-work space as an economic engine and neighborhood asset. The following is an excerpt from www.knowledgeplex.org: Leveraging Investments in Creativity (LINC) is a ten-year national initiative to improve conditions for artists in all disciplines which will enable them in ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=76 As the Idaho Green Expo concludes, it's fitting to explore how preserving historic structures such as the Armory represents sustainable development and energy savings. Preservation supports environmental, economic and social sustainability in several ways. Here are some excerpts from a white paper on the topic prepared for the National ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=74 The plaque recognizing the Armory as a historic WPA project was pried off and stolen recently. The plaque was located to the lower right-hand side of the main entrance at 801 Reserve. If you have information regarding this crime, please contact the Boise Police Department. See photo http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=72 During the past several months, many suggestions have focused on the potential to develop the Armory into a center for local businesses to cultivate a cooperative of complementary activities with shared infrastructure and strategic use of energy and materials. The best analogy would be a functioning ecosystem, in which each ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=71 Click the link below to download the latest update and summary of the Armory Subcommitte's work. Thanks to all who have been participating on the subcommittee, posting comments to the web site, and participating in the public process. Armory subcommittee update letter http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=69 Read this first. The comments and concepts presented on this web site are just that. Neighbors are in the creative/brainstorming phase at this point; not all suggestions will be realistic in terms of zoning, economics, or broader community needs. We want to give everyone a voice, find areas of common interest ... http://reservestreetarmory.com/?p=66