Boise River Park, Greenbelt & Economic Impact of Parks Tom Governale, Superintendent of Parks.

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Boise River Park, Greenbelt & Economic Impact of Parks Tom Governale, Superintendent of Parks

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Boise River Park,Greenbelt & Economic

Impact of ParksTom Governale,

Superintendent of Parks

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Boise River park

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Site History

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Economic Impact

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Building Support: 15 Years

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36th St. Pedestrian Bridge

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Friends of Parks/Fundraising

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Public Awareness Events

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Community/Political Support

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Esther Simplot Park

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Concept Plans

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Diverting The River

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New Diversion Dam

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Grand Opening: June 28, 2012

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Environmental Benefits & Sustainability

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Multiple Uses

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What’s Ahead – Phase II

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Marketing Opportunities

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Boise River Greenbelt

• 25-miles both sides of river• $260,000 annual maintenance• New connections– Marianne Williams Park– Ann Morrison to Main Street

• BSU User Study• Real Estate

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ITC Grant: New Map

• Designed for residents & tourists• Free• Distribution– City offices– Health fairs– Relocation packets

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Wayfinding System

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Other Economic Related Benefits

• Soccer• Softball• Festivals• Community Events• Well Maintained • Safe Parks

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Tom GovernaleSuperintendent of ParksBoise Parks & Recreation

[email protected](208) 608-7624