Spatial Dynamics worked with a team of land planning consultants to evaluate development and transportation strategies for downtown Boise. The goal of the study was to provide a pedestrian-oriented environment utilizing innovative land use and transportation planning strategies.

Spatial Dynamics provided GIS analysis and support to identify areas in downtown Boise that could be utilized in a more efficient manner. The downtown Boise area was divided into districts. Existing land use, building heights, and residential classifications were developed to get a better understanding of the existing conditions in the downtown area and of what makes each district unique. Specific sites on a parcel level of detail were identified as under-utilized using a ratio of land value to improvement value. Potential for future development and land use was determined using a combination of a site’s current utilization and the existing conditions surrounding it. The study areas were modeled using multiple build-out scenarios. Selected areas were recommended to be prioritized for build-out using predetermined building prototypes. These areas were modeled for capacity and the remaining growth will be distributed over the next priority areas. Final build-out scenarios will be compared to 2030 population projections.