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Idaho Wine Country: A Devil's Bargain?
This is a working paper that looks at the development of wine growing regions in two different Idaho counties. Theoretical basis is Hal Rothman's book on tourism, "Devil's Bargain."
DevilsBargainIdaho.pdf (PDF, 275K) uploaded about 1 year ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)Glenn Oakley Profile for the Boise Journal
This article profiles photographer Glenn Oakley. Was written for and published by the Boise Journal in March 2007.
Boise_Journal_Glenn_Oakley.pdf (PDF, 8293K) uploaded over 2 years ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)Jo Cassin Profile for Boise Journal
This short article profiles Idaho River Sports owner Jo Cassin. Written for and published by the Boise Journal in June 2007.
Boise_Journal_Jo_Cassin.pdf (PDF, 2566K) uploaded over 2 years ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)Urban Infill
This photo based presentation shows urban infill developments in Boise, ID. By viewing photos of single family, multi-family, and mixed-use/commercial projects, students learn to differentiate quality infill projects from lesser projects. The presentation encourages participation and discussion.
Urban_Infill.pdf (PDF, 3400K) uploaded over 2 years ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)Happy 21, Boise Hole!
On January 24, 1987 the Eastman Bulding on Eighth and Main in downtown Boise, ID burned to the ground. The site is one of the most sought after building sites in the northwest. So why is it still vacant after 21 years? Let me explain . . .
Happy_21__Boise_Hole__1_.doc (DOC, 88K) uploaded over 2 years ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)The New Urbanism and the Environment: Green Solutions to Urban Sprawl
The New Urbanism, an urban planning movement born in the 1980s, advocates the return
of streetcar suburbs that resemble the look and function of neighborhoods built before the
age of the automobile. New urbanists hope to reduce smog and other environmental
impacts of traffic. They advocate des...
Green_Solutions.pdf (PDF, 2074K) uploaded over 2 years ago
1 comment(s) and 0 review(s)This Urban Idaho
The year 1970 marked the first time that more people lived in Idaho’s urban areas than in
rural areas, and by 1980, after five decades of net out-migration, Idaho posted a net in-migration
of 130,000 – a population increase from 1970 of 32.4 percent. In that period, L.J. Davis (of
“Tearing Dow...
ThisUrbanIdaho.pdf (PDF, 264K) uploaded over 2 years ago
0 comment(s) and 0 review(s)Urban History forum posts
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