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What benefit will the community receive for this investment?
(April 2026) Boise Centre is already a significant economic driver for the region — generating tens of millions of dollars annually in visitor spending and supporting hundreds of local jobs. A Future project has the potential to meaningfully multiply that impact. A larger, more competitive facility helps position Boise as a destination for the kinds […]
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(April 2026) The District will share updates during their regular monthly meetings, which the public can attend in-person or online. Meetings schedule. The meetings are recorded and can be viewed at a later date. The public may submit a comment or sign up for newsletter updates on a form towards the bottom of this webpage.
Read Article about Where can the public submit a comment or be part of the process?How did the District settle on these locations?
(June 2026) Following the presentation of an independent Market and Feasibility Study in October 2025, the District’s exploratory committee began evaluating potential sites for future investment in and around Boise Centre. The committee met with numerous landowners, developers, and civic leaders over the course of approximately 12 months. In November 2025, a local developer approached […]
Read Article about How did the District settle on these locations?What is the timeline for building a new project?
(June 2026) There are no development timelines right now. The District is purchasing the parcels of land in downtown as a foundation for future success. The District will issue RFQs this summer for a Site Test Fit Study and a Financial Affordability Study. This is the first step in the site evaluation process to determine […]
Read Article about What is the timeline for building a new project?How is the District paying for the three properties?
(June 2026) The District is paying earnest monies, down payments, and broker fees for the parcels with cash reserves. (11th & River Street) Payment of the larger sum due at closing will be discussed closer to the time period in 2027. (9th & River Street) Payment of the $2.5 million due at closing will be […]
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(June 2026) Boise Centre will remain open and will continue to operate as usual with no changes for the near future. All reservations, contracts, and commitments will be honored in full. A key benefit of these land purchases is that they allow the District to plan for growth without disrupting or closing Boise Centre. The […]
Read Article about What will happen to the existing Boise Centre?What is the goal of the land purchases at 11th & River, 9th & River, and 9th & Lee Streets?
(June 2026) The District has taken steps to secure three downtown parcels in proximity to the current Boise Centre for future development that could have a transformational impact on the region. The 11th & River location is a unique property that spans four acres and is large enough to meet the space requirements of a […]
Read Article about What is the goal of the land purchases at 11th & River, 9th & River, and 9th & Lee Streets?Are District board meetings open to the public?
Yes, the public may attend District board monthly board meetings either in-person or via Zoom. Note, the meetings are open to the public but are not considered public forums; public comment is not usually taken at these meetings. Meeting schedule.
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The District receives its revenue from a 5% room tax paid by travelers and collected by hotels, motels and other lodging properties within the District’s boundaries. Residents inside the District do not pay any taxes or fees to fund the District and its entities unless they choose to stay in a hotel, motel or other […]
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As a governmental entity the District’s mission is to develop spaces for community engagement that facilitate the greatest positive benefit for our community. The District is authorized by Idaho Statute to build, operate, maintain, market and manage public auditoriums, exhibit halls, convention centers, sports arenas, and similar facilities. The District built Boise Centre, Idaho’s largest […]
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