Growth & Development

New projects, land use, housing, construction, roads, and what is changing around town.

Growth & Development/August 4, 2026

Boise’s 10-Minute Park Walk Goal Has Reached 74% of Residents

Since setting a 2017 goal of walkable park access for every resident, Boise Parks and Recreation has pushed coverage from 60% to 74% of the city’s population.

Growth & Development/July 29, 2026

Broadcast Coffee Is Getting Its TikTok Close-Up

Downtown Boise’s Broadcast Coffee is making the rounds on TikTok, with creator @malbair spotlighting the café’s coffee and matcha.

Growth & Development/July 26, 2026

A Norwegian Potato Flatbread Shop Just Landed on 11th Street

Loving Lefse has opened a downtown Boise storefront at 110 N. 11th St., serving traditional Norwegian lefse with sweet and savory fillings alongside a specialty coffee menu.

Growth & Development/July 23, 2026

Downtown Boise’s Newest Restaurant Is Betting Everything on a Baked Potato

Spud Daddy opened in downtown Boise serving what owner Thomas Watson calls the biggest, baddest Idaho Russet potatoes around—and the opening-day line out the door suggests he may be right.

Growth & Development/July 20, 2026

From Barber Valley Live-Fire to Downtown Jazz: Eight Boise Tables Worth Reserving

A curated list of eight Boise restaurants—spanning steakhouses, Italian kitchens, prix fixe dining, and wood-fired Mediterranean—worth keeping on your radar for a special night out.

Growth & Development/July 14, 2026

Moon’s Kitchen Café Is Quietly Serving Beignets in Downtown Boise

A TikToker’s recent visit to Moon’s Kitchen Café put the downtown breakfast spot’s beignets on the local radar.

Growth & Development/July 13, 2026

From Arena-View Rooms to a Giant Potato: Boise’s Wildest Places to Sleep

A local travel creator rounds up five of the most distinctive overnight stays in and around Boise, ranging from theatrically themed suites to a very large tuber.

Growth & Development/July 9, 2026

Julia Davis Paddle Boats Are Back, Now Run by the Discovery Center of Idaho

The beloved pond paddle boats at Julia Davis Park have a new operator—the Discovery Center of Idaho—and are open this summer with card-only payments and no reservations required.

Growth & Development/June 26, 2026

The Avery Has Been Here Since 1910—Here’s What a Full Weekend Looks Like Now

A TikTok creator documents a complete stay at The Avery Hotel, from Tiner’s Alley nightcaps to Sunday brunch at the Brasserie.

Growth & Development/June 21, 2026

A Moose Stood Outside Boise Little Theater and a Bystander Thought It Was Décor

A full-grown moose turned up in downtown Boise near Boise Little Theater, surprising at least one resident who initially mistook it for a sculpture.

Growth & Development/June 17, 2026

Sixteen Floors Up, The Boise Post Opens on Grove Street

The Boise Post, a new rooftop restaurant on the 16th floor of the Element and AC Hotel tower at 1005 W. , is now open with sweeping views of the city and foothills.

Growth & Development/June 15, 2026

Lekuona’s Secret Seasonal Menu Requires You to Know the Password

Chef Asier’s steak-forward Sagardotegi menu is running this month only at the Basque Block restaurant—but you have to ask for it.