Boise Library campus

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Don Day - BoiseDev editor
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A rendering of the first proposal for a new main library. It was indefinitely put on pause prior to the 2019 November election. Photo courtesy of the City of Boise.

Library and arts & history campus

Project status On hold Boise Library campus is a Public Facility, Other project at 715 South Capitol Boulevard, Boise, ID, USA.

Tear down and rebuild of main Boise Library

Boise Library campus details

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  • Developer: City of Boise
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BoiseDev coverage of Boise Library campus

McLean: New main library should be delayed for a few years

McLean: New main library should be delayed for a few years

Wassmuth Center to build new education center next to Boise’s Anne Frank Memorial

Wassmuth Center to build new education center next to Boise’s Anne Frank Memorial

Boise Public Library looking to the future after turbulent few years

Boise Public Library looking to the future after turbulent few years

You asked: No, Boise didn’t repeal the requirement for a vote on a new main library

You asked: No, Boise didn’t repeal the requirement for a vote on a new main library

Updated: CCDC gives first approval to new 12-story senior apartment project in Boise

Updated: CCDC gives first approval to new 12-story senior apartment project in Boise

Boise city council makes changes to voter-approved library law

Boise city council makes changes to voter-approved library law

Boise looks at library options after initiative scuttled $100MM+ building

Boise looks at library options after initiative scuttled $100MM+ building

Fact check: Yes, Boise just paid the library architects. No, it didn’t violate its “pause” pledge

Fact check: Yes, Boise just paid the library architects. No, it didn’t violate its “pause” pledge

Biomark grows Boise presence, will keep spot next to Boise Library

Biomark grows Boise presence, will keep spot next to Boise Library

Bieter: ‘Pause planning’ on Boise library; Costs are over budget, second vote can’t go on ballot

Bieter: ‘Pause planning’ on Boise library; Costs are over budget, second vote can’t go on ballot

What to cut or delay to get the Boise library under budget: Skybridge, theater? Presentation gives peek at status

What to cut or delay to get the Boise library under budget: Skybridge, theater? Presentation gives peek at status

Boise library, stadium petitions will be on November ballot. A special election could be, too

Boise library, stadium petitions will be on November ballot. A special election could be, too

Boise mulls plan to rearrange budgets to avoid “legal action” on Boise library

Boise mulls plan to rearrange budgets to avoid “legal action” on Boise library

Boise to hold public hearing on adoption of stadium and library petitions

Boise to hold public hearing on adoption of stadium and library petitions

Group asks Boise’s city council to directly adopt library & stadium petitions

Group asks Boise’s city council to directly adopt library & stadium petitions

Petition to place stadium and library on the ballot qualifies for November: reaction & details

Petition to place stadium and library on the ballot qualifies for November: reaction & details

Boise library director a finalist for Missouri position

Boise library director a finalist for Missouri position

After opposition from former Boise mayor, citizens, Boise planning board recommends denial of library rezoning & parking change

After opposition from former Boise mayor, citizens, Boise planning board recommends denial of library rezoning & parking change

With library challenges mounting, CCDC pulls dollars from project due to ‘timing’

With library challenges mounting, CCDC pulls dollars from project due to ‘timing’

Citizens group says it has enough signatures to put Boise library, stadium on the ballot

Citizens group says it has enough signatures to put Boise library, stadium on the ballot

City seeks zoning, parking changes for downtown library campus; public hearing set

City seeks zoning, parking changes for downtown library campus; public hearing set

Gov. Little signs bill clamping down on use of urban renewal funds without voter approval

Gov. Little signs bill clamping down on use of urban renewal funds without voter approval

Analysis: A scramble for stadium & library? Legislation sets up tough choices

Analysis: A scramble for stadium & library? Legislation sets up tough choices

‘Cringe,’ ‘disinformation,’ ‘disingenuous:’ sharp words fly as battle over stadium & library heats up

‘Cringe,’ ‘disinformation,’ ‘disingenuous:’ sharp words fly as battle over stadium & library heats up

Boise changes travel policy for Library project architect

Boise changes travel policy for Library project architect

Ahead of Boise library rebuild project, ad campaign hits the airwaves

Ahead of Boise library rebuild project, ad campaign hits the airwaves

Cabin now likely to move to east end of Julia Davis Park

Cabin now likely to move to east end of Julia Davis Park

Deep Dive: In face of budget gap, Boise library could shrink, see components delayed or removed

Deep Dive: In face of budget gap, Boise library could shrink, see components delayed or removed

A vote on a stadium? County clerk hadn’t been contacted; initiative process continues

A vote on a stadium? County clerk hadn’t been contacted; initiative process continues

With city council poised to put stadium to public vote, mayor delivers surprise news

With city council poised to put stadium to public vote, mayor delivers surprise news

Live updates: Boise officials discuss library & stadium

Live updates: Boise officials discuss library & stadium

Library project to adapt after questions raised about Anne Frank tree, garden

Library project to adapt after questions raised about Anne Frank tree, garden

With library project looming, Foothills School finds new home

With library project looming, Foothills School finds new home

City of Boise says petition over stadium/library is unconstitutional

City of Boise says petition over stadium/library is unconstitutional

Gardner Co. removed from contract to build Boise library, leaving SLC firm with big construction deal

Gardner Co. removed from contract to build Boise library, leaving SLC firm with big construction deal

The Cabin to move for library project, but no decision on where it will go

The Cabin to move for library project, but no decision on where it will go

Boise city councilor says proposed new site for The Cabin is too valuable, could be sold instead

Boise city councilor says proposed new site for The Cabin is too valuable, could be sold instead

On taxpayers’ dime, library architects get first-class travel; questions prompt reimbursement

On taxpayers’ dime, library architects get first-class travel; questions prompt reimbursement

Moving The Cabin, parking & budget: Feedback on Boise Library leads to clarification, possible changes

Moving The Cabin, parking & budget: Feedback on Boise Library leads to clarification, possible changes

Boise outlines vision for replacing Downtown library, adding arts, history & event space

Boise outlines vision for replacing Downtown library, adding arts, history & event space

Analysis: Tops on Bieter’s list: main library revamp, option to hike taxes

Analysis: Tops on Bieter’s list: main library revamp, option to hike taxes


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