District Takes First Step in Securing Downtown Parcel for Future Development

District Takes First Step in Securing Downtown Parcel
for Future Development

BOISE, Idaho (March 31, 2026) — The Greater Boise Auditorium District (The District) announced today that its board has approved a Purchase and Sale Agreement for property at 1050 W. River Street, (northeast corner of 11th & River) in downtown Boise. The 4. 13 acre property is within walking distance of the existing Boise Centre convention facility and represents the District’s first step toward a future project that independent analysis[MM1.1] suggests could have a transformational economic impact on the region.

“This is a deliberate, responsible first step,” said Kristin Muchow, Board Chair. “We’ve done the analysis, we’ve evaluated our options, and we’re moving toward securing land that gives us a real foundation to build from. As we move forward, the Board is focused on the future of Boise and committed to developing a project that will meet the needs of the District for the next 20 to 30 years. Now we continue the work of determining what the right project looks like for our community.”

The District’s board approved the Purchase and Sale Agreement at a Special Board Meeting March 31, following more than 12 months of work by the board exploratory committee that engaged landowners, developers, and civic leaders across the Boise area.

Independent analysis by Johnson Consulting confirmed what the District has long understood — that a larger, more competitive Boise Centre would mean more events, more visitors, and a measurably stronger economic return for the Boise community. Purchasing this additional property and planning for a future project- will not impact Boise Centre. It will continue to operate without interruption, and all existing reservations, contracts, and commitments will be honored in full.

“Boise Centre is a community asset, and protecting what we’ve built here is just as important as planning for what comes next,” said Cody Lund, Executive Director of the District. “This land purchase positions us to grow without disrupting the facility our clients and partners depend on today. Remaining in and investing further in downtown close to hotels, restaurants, breweries, bars and shops makes great sense.”

There is no current development timeline. In the coming months, the District will continue to study and evaluate the best use of the site for greatest community and economic impact, while exploring potential funding mechanisms.