City Of Boise Announces Recipients Of FY-2021 Neighborhood Investment Program Awards

Press release from the City of Boise:

July 13, 2020

Today, the City of Boise announced the 20 neighborhood projects selected for a Neighborhood Investment Program grant, funded in Fiscal Year 2021. Part of the City’s Energize Our Neighborhoods initiative, the program funds improvements in neighborhoods across the city that enrich the lives of residents, enhance quality of life and encourage a strong sense of community.

Out of an abundance of caution, and with the safety and health of the community in mind, this year’s event was held virtually. During the event, Mayor McLean announced that, in total, the city approved 20 unique neighborhood projects worth $548,000 through a combination of strategic alignment of funding resources. Most of the projects were requested by application through the city’s registered neighborhood associations.

“Boise's neighborhoods are the heartbeat of our city,” said Mayor McLean. “By investing in the improvement projects through the Neighborhood Investment Program, we are investing in our residents. I am encouraged by the engagement and the passion we hold for creating a city for everyone.”

Since the inception of the Neighborhood Investment Program in 1994, over $9.3 million has been allocated to support neighborhood projects.

Energize Our Neighborhoods is a long-term strategy for keeping Boise unique and vibrant. This innovative program is a collaboration between Boise’s residents, public and private partners, and the City to improve livability. It works to identify opportunities to align

resources, make measurable change, and create more vibrant and connected neighborhoods. The program is focused on neighborhood-level citizen engagement around projects designed to increase livability.

FY21 Neighborhood Investment Program Project Recommendations

• Barber Valley; Greenbelt Wayfinding Signage; $2,100
• Borah/Liberty Park; Neighborhood Plan; $80,000
• Central Rim; Harding St. Improvements; $40,740
• Collister; Bus Benches on VRT Routes in Collister; $4,500
• Collister; Sign Toppers; $2,700
• Energize; Depot Bench Public Art; $50,000
• Energize; Crosswalk at 23rd/Bannock; $40,000
• Liberty Park; Bike Repair Station & Drinking Fountain; $10,560
• North End; Gateway Enhancement (phase 1); $25,000
• Southeast; Amity Rd. Pathway (phase 1); $57,000
• Southwest ACA; Molenaar Park Shelter & Path; $78,320
• Sunset; Lowell Elementary Pavilion; $41,000
• Veterans Park; Identity Kit & Sign Toppers (logo only); $5,000
• Vista; Bike Repair Stations (2); $3,640
• West End; Identity Kit (logo only); $5,000
• Winstead Park; Identity Kit & Sign Toppers (logo only); $5,000
• Winstead Park; Koelsch Elementary Walking Path; $44,500
• NIP; Contingency Replenishment; $4,940

TOTAL – NIP FUNDS; $500,000

• Southeast; Big Fun Art Repair*; $10,000
• Southeast; Sign Topper Replacement**; $1,000
• Energize; Crosswalk at Boise Ave/Manitou***; $37,000

TOTAL – STRATEGICALLY ALIGNED FUNDING; $48,000

TOTAL - ALL FUNDS; $548,000

This press release was produced by the City of Boise. The views expressed here are the author’s own.