August 9, 2016

To: Ada County Highway District Board of Commissioners 3775 Adams Street Garden City, 83714

From: Matt Edmond Capital City Development Corporation 121 N. 9th Street, Suite 501 Boise, Idaho 83702

Re: Master License Agreement for Downtown Boise Wayfinding Signs

CCDC’s wayfinding consultant, Sea Reach, is nearing completion on the design of the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project, and CCDC expects bidding for construction of the wayfinding project to occur this fall. As such, CCDC and the City of Boise would like to enter into a Master License Agreement with ACHD for the installation and maintenance of the wayfinding signs in the public rights-of-way ahead of construction.

CCDC began working on the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project in 2013, at the request of the Downtown Boise Association and other Downtown Boise stakeholders. The goals of the project are to welcome visitors; establish a consistent and distinctive identity for downtown Boise; direct motorists to public parking facilities, and then guide them to their destinations on foot; encourage residents and visitors to walk, bicycle and use public transportation when travelling to, from and within downtown Boise; and to increase economic activity.

The Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project will include the following elements: • Advance Directional signs to direct visitors toward Downtown Boise along key approach corridors (Broadway, Vista) • Gateway signs to welcome visitors to Boise/Downtown Boise • Vehicular directional signs to direct motorists to major destinations and public parking • Parking signs to direct motorists into parking and pedestrians back to their cars • Pedestrian directional signs, kiosks, heads up maps, and interpretive panels • Bicycle directional signs along preferred bicycle routes • Compass medallions inset into the sidewalk

A video is available online that describes the Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project elements and design. It can be viewed here: https://vimeo.com/114513680 (password: boise2014).

CCDC has worked with a number of stakeholders on this Downtown Boise Wayfinding Project over the past three years. Members of the stakeholder team included: • Ada County Highway District: Josh Saak • Boise Centre: Mary-Michael Rodgers • Boise City Council: Lauren McLean • : Christy Jordan • City of Boise Design Review: Sarah Schafer • City of Boise Arts & History: Karen Bubb, Terri Schorzman • City of Boise Parks & Recreation: Amy Stahl, Jennifer Tomlinson • Downtown Boise Association: Kâren Sander, Lynn Hightower • Downtown Boise Neighborhood Association: Judy Shannon • Idaho Department of Commerce/Tourism: Nancy Richardson • Idaho Smart Growth: Deanna Smith • Idaho Transportation Department: Erika Bowen, Dion Burch • Valley Regional Transit: Rhonda Jalbert, Jacob Hassard

To date, the stakeholder team has approved a sign design and color palette, a destination list, and preliminary sign legend plans and locations. Sign legend plans and sign locations are in the process of being finalized. Final sign locations are subject to permit approval by ACHD, ITD or other authority having jurisdiction prior to installation.

CCDC expects to have a completed project manual by the end of September2016. CCDC will then advertise the project for bidding fall of 2016, with construction to occur in 2017.

Eligible Wayfinding Destination Types

The Wayfinding System for Downtown Boise is designed to serve the needs of all travelers. Because a wayfinding system’s effectiveness is dependent on clarity and simplicity of messaging, guidance on which destinations to include is critical. The following is a description of generally eligible destination types.

PERMITTED COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS

Business District: An area which is officially designated as a business district by local officials.

Community Center: A facility owned and/or operated by a government or not-for-profit that provide free or low-cost programs for members of the community, primarily children, families, and seniors.

District – Cultural/Mixed/Retail: A compact, continuous area that is generally well recognized and contains a sufficient number of smaller uses or attractions. Such districts are generally well understood due to orientation around a single street or cross street, or due to distinct boundaries marked by prominent land features or a notable change in use.

Government Office/ Courthouse: A public building, structure or complex used by a federal, county, state or municipal government for the purpose of convening official legal activities and that is open to the public.

PERMITTED CULTURAL / INSTITUTIONAL DESTINATIONS

Arena: A large indoor or outdoor venue with a capacity of at least 3,000 that hosts sporting events, performing arts events, conventions, and/or public exhibitions. Includes stadia, auditoriums and civic or convention centers.

Art/Cultural Attraction: A place of locally recognized artistic or cultural significance.

College or University: A post-secondary educational institution that is accredited and grants degrees.

Government Office/Courthouse: A public building, structure, or complex used by a Federal, County, State or municipal government for the purpose of convening official legal activities.

Health Center: A health care center operated by a government or not-for-profit entity that is open to the public.

Library: A repository for literary and artistic materials, such as books, periodicals, newspapers, recordings, films, and electronic media, kept and systemically arranged for use and reference. Operated either by the City, County, or by a non-profit organization. Video outlets (i.e. Blockbusters, Hollywood Video, etc.) do not qualify under this definition.

Museum: A facility in which works of artistic, historical, or scientific value are cared for and exhibited to the general public.

School – Middle/Junior & Senior High School: An institution for the instruction of children or people beyond elementary grades and under college age. A middle/junior or senior high school must provide an outdoor athletic field or swimming facility or other indoor athletic facility routinely visited by teams from outside the county to qualify for signage along a major arterial road under this system. 1

Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall: Any not-for profit facility used for the public’s enjoyment of the performing arts that has a minimum occupancy capacity of 200 people and associated parking.

HISTORICAL / ARCHITECTURAL DESTINATIONS

Historic Site: A structure or place of historical, archaeological or architectural significance listed on or eligible for listing on the National or State Register of Historic Places. The site must be accessible to the general public and provide a place where visitors can obtain information about the historic site.

Historic District: A district or zone listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places or otherwise designated by the city of Boise. Historic districts shall provide the general public with a single, central location such as a self-service kiosk or welcome center where visitors can obtain information concerning the historic district.

RECREATIONAL DESTINATIONS

Arboretum/Botanical Garden: A place where a wide variety of live plants are cultivated for scientific, education, and ornamental purposes, often including a library, a herbarium, greenhouses, laboratory spaces, and open grounds. These are facilities with a reasonable guarantee of permanence, and where adequate labeling of plants is common and proper documentation of the collection takes place. Facilities must be open to the general public.

River, Bridge or Waterfront: An area with access to and views of significant waterways, which is recognized by the City as having significant recreational or cultural value and is open to the public a minimum of 180 days per calendar year.

Golf Course: A facility that is open to the public and offering at least nine (9) holes of play. Miniature golf courses, driving ranges, chip and putt courses, and indoor golf shall not be eligible.

Hiking and Biking Trail: An area designated for recreational hiking, biking, walking, etc. which are publicly accessible, and owned and maintained by either the City, State, Federal Government, or non-profit organizations. Signs will only be installed at locations that direct to an established trailhead with parking facilities.

Park – National, State, Regional, and Forest: An area so designated and under the jurisdiction of the state or federal, or non-profit organization with facilities open to the general public.

Park – City: An area so designated and under the jurisdiction of the City with facilities open to the general public and with enough amenities that its appeal is broader than a particular neighborhood or singular district. Amenities should generally include restrooms and public parking.

Park – Zoological: A place where animals, reptiles or fish are kept, often-in combination with indoor and outdoor spaces, and is open to the general public.

Sports Facility: A regional/multi-jurisdictional facility such as minor league and little league baseball fields and school recreational fields.

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TOURIST SERVICES

Visitor Information Center: A facility where the primary purpose is to provide information and tourist supportive services. Adequate parking must be provided to support such center.

TRANSPORTATION

Airport: A public use facility licensed by the ITD for landing and takeoff of aircraft, and for receiving and discharging passengers and cargo.

Bike Share: A designated station for Boise GreenBike.

Public Parking: A public parking facility, generally structured, with at least 200 spaces available for use by the general public 24 hours a day.

Route: A regional travel route (primarily I-84 in the case of Boise).

Transit Center: A primary hub for five or more public transit routes.

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Wayfinding Destination Categories

Primary Destinations

Primary Destinations are destinations that are popular, have a high attendance, large numbers of people unfamiliar with the downtown, or high visibility. These destinations will be signed throughout Boise where appropriate. The following are proposed primary destinations in the Downtown Boise wayfinding system.

Distance Primary Destinations Wayfinding Destination Type from Grove (Proposed Name) Zone Plaza Airport Outer Boise Transportation 3.75 South Arena 1.50 Boise Centre/Conv Ctr Central Event/Convention Venue 0.00 Boise State University South College or University 1.25 CenturyLink Arena Central Arena 0.02 City Hall Central Courthouse/Government Building 0.20 County Courthouse East Courthouse/Government Building 0.60 Julia Davis Park East Park - City 0.50 Main Street Station Central Transportation 0.05 St. Luke's (H) East Health Center 0.75 State Capitol Central Courthouse/Government Building 0.40 The Grove Plaza Central Park - City 0.00 VA Medical Center Periphery Health Center 1.00

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Secondary Destinations

Secondary Destinations are popular destinations with significant visitation. They will be signed for vehicular traffic inside the downtown perimeter for traffic getting close to the destination. The following are proposed secondary destinations in the Downtown Boise wayfinding system. Highlighted names are still being considered for length and recognition.

Distance Secondary Destinations Wayfinding Destination Type from Grove (Proposed Name) Zone Plaza Ann Morrison Park South Park - City 1.10 Black History Museum Central Museum 0.55 BoDo/8th St Marketplace Central District - Retail 0.13 Boise Art Museum Central Museum 0.45 Boise River Greenbelt Multiple River/Bridge/Waterfront 0.43 Camel's Back Park Periphery Park – City 1.50 Central Addition East District - Mixed 0.35 Cultural District Central District - Cultural 0.35 Discovery Center East Museum 0.67 Dona Larsen Park Periphery Sports Facility 0.81 Foothills Learning Center Periphery Museum 2.43 Fort Boise Periphery District - Mixed 1.00 Hulls Gulch Trailheads1 Periphery Hiking/Biking Trails 1.50 Idaho Botanical Gardens2 Outer Arboreta/Botanical Garden 2.40 JUMP Central Arena 0.26 Kathryn Albertson Park South Park - City 1.46 Library! Central Library 0.40 Linen District West District - Retail 0.46 Lusk District South District - Mixed 0.77 Main Post Office Central Government Office/Courthouse 0.99 Military Reserve Trailheads3 Periphery Hiking/Biking Trails 1.50 Morrison Center South Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall 0.69 Old Boise Historic District East Historical Site or District 0.21 Old Idaho Penitentiary2 Outer Historical Site or District 2.40 State Historical Museum Central Museum 0.46 Taco Bell Arena South Arena 1.25 University of Idaho East College or University 0.90 Whitewater Park West River/Bridge/Waterfront 2.32 YMCA North Community Center 0.50 Zoo East Park - Zoological 0.70 1 May be signed with Camel’s Back Park 2 Destination included on a limited basis 3 May be signed with Fort Boise

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Tertiary Destinations

Tertiary Destinations are sites of interest that can be easily accessed from centralized locations within the downtown wayfinding zones. The majority of visitors to these sites will arrive at their destination by bike or foot. These destinations are generally located using map-based solutions near parking garages and other public spaces. Many of these tertiary destinations are physically small and located near primary and secondary destination sites. The following are proposed tertiary destinations in the Downtown Boise wayfinding system. Highlighted names are still being considered for length and recognition. Distance Tertiary Destinations Wayfinding Destination Type from Grove (Proposed Name) Zone Plaza Anne Frank Memorial Central Historical Site or District 0.45 Basque Block Central Art/Cultural Attraction 0.10 Boise Contemporary Theater Central Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall 0.31 Boise Depot Periphery Historical Site or District 1.20 Boise GreenBike Hub Multiple Transportation - Bike Share various North School 0.56 Boise Little Theater Periphery Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall 0.95 Borah Post Office Central Government Office/Courthouse 0.21 Capitol Park Central Park - City 0.32 Cancer Survivor Plaza East Park - City 1.28 Concordia School of Law East College or University 0.34 CW Moore Park East Park - City 0.23 Egyptian Theater Central Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall 0.12 Esther Simplot Performing Arts Central Theatre/Performing Arts/Concert Hall 0.25 Ft. Boise Community Center Periphery Community Center 0.98 Harrison Blvd Historic District Periphery Historical Site or District 1.12 Hays Street Historic District North Historical Site or District 0.50 Hyde Park Periphery Historical Site or District 1.32 Pioneer Cemetery Periphery Historical Site or District 0.85 Pioneer Pathway Central Historical Site or District 0.56 Rhodes Skateboard Park West Park - Skateboard 0.62 U of I College of Law1 East College or University 0.45 Visitor Information Central Visitor Information 0.13 Warm Springs Historic District Periphery Historical Site or District 0.73 1 Opening in Old Ada County Courthouse Fall 2015.

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Points of interest are places that don’t rise to the level of destinations, but are of note enough to be included in maps and kiosk information.

Points of Interest Wayfinding Destination Type (Proposed Name) Zone Christ Chapel South Historical Site or District 1.20 Department of Labor East Government Office/Courthouse 0.38 Esther Simplot Park Periphery Park - City 2.51 Fort Boise Senior Center Periphery Community Center 0.92 Fort Boise Skateboard Park Periphery Park - Skateboard 1.10 Freak Alley Central Art/Cultural Attraction 0.23 Hitchcock Building Central Not Eligible 0.34 Idaho Fish & Game Periphery Government Office/Courthouse 1.72 James A McClure Federal Building & US Courthouse Periphery Government Office/Courthouse 0.74 Julia Davis Rose Garden East Park - City 0.58 Memorial Park Periphery Park - City 0.82 Military Reserve Periphery Hiking/Biking Trail 1.45 O' Farrell Cabin Periphery Historical Site or District 0.77 Old Ada County Court House East Historical Site or District 0.45 Paddle Boats at Julia Davis East Park - City 0.67 Quinn’s Pond West River/Bridge/Waterfront 1.90 Riverside Park West Park - City 1.25 Shoreline Park West Park - City 0.94 The Cabin Literary Center Central Library 0.44

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Places Excluded A number of destinations were proposed and/or considered, but ultimately excluded as they either did not meet the criteria for a public wayfinding destination or were simply too far from downtown to be included in a system focusing on wayfinding in and around the downtown area. Distance Destinations Excluded from Grove Reason Excluded Plaza 30th Street/West End Area 1.50 Included in Downtown West area Barber Park 6.25 Too far from downtown Birds of Prey 11.50 Too far from downtown Bogus Basin 18.00 Too far from downtown Stadium 6.00 Too far from downtown Offices 6.50 Too far from downtown Borah High School 4.75 Too far from downtown Breweries various Not in a single area/district Capitol High School 5.25 Too far from downtown Castle Rock Reserve/Table Rock 5.33 Too far from downtown Eligible parts included (Main Street Station, Boise City Center Plaza 0.05 Centre) Discovery Park 10.50 Too far from downtown Expo Idaho 5.50 Too far from downtown Fair Grounds (Expo Idaho) 5.50 Too far from downtown Foothills Trails, Hulls Gulch 1.50 Co-located with Camel's Back Park Harrison Hollow 2.40 Too far from downtown Hillcrest Country Club 3.60 Too far from downtown Hulls Gulch Reserve 1.89 Too far from downtown Idaho Shakespeare Festival 7.20 Too far from downtown Idaho State Archives 2.25 Too far from downtown Knitting Factory 0.21 Single business Les Bois Park 5.50 Too far from downtown Lucky Peak State Park 13.00 Too far from downtown MK Nature Center 1.95 Too far from downtown Municipal Park 1.60 Too far from downtown Natatorium 1.92 Too far from downtown Optimist Youth Sports Complex 8.00 Too far from downtown Owyhee Hotel 0.32 Private apartment & office building Record Exchange 0.34 Single business Reserve Street Armory 1.20 Privately held building Simplot Sports Complex 6.50 Too far from downtown St. Alphonsus (H) 3.36 Too far from downtown Temples - Jewish/LDS various Places of worship not eligible The Bishops House 2.40 Too far from downtown Veterans Memorial Park 3.38 Too far from downtown Warm Springs Golf Course 2.90 Too far from downtown Whole Foods 0.75 Single business Willow Lane Athletic Complex 3.50 Too far from downtown Winco 0.60 Single business

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