Boise Skyline Growing After Council Approves 13-Story Building

BOISE, ID — The Boise skyline will see some new roofs after the Boise City Council approved a twin tower proposal.

The new structures will be built on the east side of the downtown area at the intersection of 4th and Idaho streets. The plan calls for a mixed-use concept, including housing, office space, parking and retail shops.

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Testimony by Boise residents against the plan was strong at the council meeting after Idaho commercial developer Ball Ventures Ahlquist presented the proposal.

The City Council split on a 3-3 vote with Mayor Lauren McLean voting for the project to move ahead as the tie-breaker.

The project includes two towers. Tower one, a 13-story complex, will be home to the Idaho Central Credit Union and office space. The second tower, 11-stories in size, will offer parking and housing units within the facility. Five percent of the housing will be designated for low-income housing.

Council members voting approval of the project were Council President Elaine Clegg, council member TJ Thomson, council member Patrick Bageat and the mayor. Council members voting in opposition of the project were council member Holli Woodings, Council President Pro-Tem Lisa Sanchez and council member Jimmy Hallyburton.

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