THE CCDC EFFECT
Everyone who played a role in the revitalization of Downtown Boise agrees that the tool of urban renewal is the main reason for its success.
Guided by a professional staff and powered by a resolve to challenge the status quo, CCDC modernized infrastructure, fostered the start-up community, and generated more housing, hospitality, job growth than any time in the history of Boise. Who made it happen and how did they do it?
There were literally thousands of people involved in making Downtown Boise the nationally acclaimed example of redevelopment that it is today. Here’s a chance to listen to them describe the effort, in their own words.
It’s not easy. It’s not automatic. But the system in place at CCDC continues to build a better Boise as employees stack successes, day after day.
30 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRESS
The CCDC Effect is real. Every Revenue Allocation Area (URD) in Boise has prospered at a rate higher and faster than non-URD areas. The Agency has a system, and it works. Many others like to talk about the work of CCDC, sometimes accurately, sometimes not. This website provides the facts about three past downtown districts.
Carley details the challenges of redeveloping aging buildings in Old Boise, including outdated infrastructure, asbestos remediation, and complex mechanical systems, as well as the importance of parking, historic tax credits, and façade easements.
5th Generation Idahoan and Longtime Downtown Developer