Jessica Flynn
The iconic and progressive architecture, the integration with the natural environment. The interior spaces that incorporate places for reflection, learning, artistic expresssion

Robin Butlet
A new world class library will be a terrific addition to Boise. I'm very enthusiastic. I do have three concerns. 1 - parking. Parking is already tight and the revamped Idaho History Museum is not even open yet. 2- Duplication of effort. With the expanded facilities I hope the new museum will not duplicate and thus compete with other programs already in place, for instance Boise Art Museum, Idaho History Museum, and BCT just to name a few. 3 - I hope an appropriate new home will be found fit The Cabin whose programs are a real asset to the community. Thank you for your concern. Sincerely, Robin Butler

Lynsey Juel
There does need to be consideration of the Cabin. I remember when the Synagogue moved. Ultimately the move of the Synagogue seems to have been a success-- they have more room to expand and they have been able to connect with the community through the community garden. I think the Cabin could be moved to the Julia Davis Park. My 9 year old daughter has participated in Cabin camps for the last 2 years. When I talked with her about a potential move, she said she would be sad to have it far from the current location. In camps, they use BAM, the library, the river and downtown as inspiration for writing.

Audrey Mavra McCormick
It's great. But it appears to be missing the "Library!"

OK, thought experiments are fun! The structures you mentioned are located where they are because their purpose required it, aren't they? The Statue of Liberty is the gateway to America in New York. The Boise Depot is on the railroad near to Boise's downtown. Historically the purpose of the cabin was a municipal building, right? Did its location on the river ever provide a required component in its function? Historically, could the function of the building have been fulfilled elsewhere? As you said earlier, the current purpose of the building, the non-profit, could also be fulfilled elsewhere. So if the historic purpose didn't require the location and the current purpose doesn't require the location, what intrinsic piece of history would we lose by moving the structure?

Thanks for the thoughts!

I'm on the fence... Tell me why moving the cabin would make it any less historic for the city, or any less effective at it's mission to "forge community through the voices of all readers, writers, and learners." Boise just moved a Sequoia planted in 1912 and that still seemed to retain and respect its historic value.

Nancy Tessman
It looks stunning. The relationship to the river is great and it has an open and inviting feel. I like the views from all directions.

Nancy Tessman
Close relationship to outdoor spaces and habitable terraces. Pay attention to the shading to ensure people can use outside areas most of the year. Connect children areas to the outside if possible.

Amy Veccione
This is stunning, and gorgeous, and perfectly situated. This is exactly the design, that I would like to see in this exact location. Please don't change a single thing. This corridor will be the kind of showpiece area that Boise deserves - a walking pathway between Boise State and downtown - all the way to the Capitol. The blend between the greenery and the river into the city - it's stunning. I appreciate that you will be taking over the entire area without leaving space for the unsightly free parking - especially that which is used for god knows who that parks there all day, then walks to their jobs. I am so proud, and looking forward to this.

Yes

Moving The Cabin is fine. It does not have enough historical connection to the area, the current location is arbitrary. It's always been a curious hodgepodge of facilities with The Cabin, Anne Frank, and the library. This would tie things together and focus the visual and community focus of the area. Don't over commit to parking in the designs. Check out this resource on how minimum parking regulations are counter productive. https://www.naiop.org/en/Magazine/2016/Summer-2016/Development-Ownership/Smaller-Cities-Lighten-Up-on-Minimum-Parking-Requirements.aspx We should have a small number of spaces on site for those with needs. The rest of us are capable of walking to a nearby structure, of which there are many downtown. I love the design and as Boise grows these types of big, forward looking ideas are needed to keep city services ahead of demand.