By Shannon Reagan, HNA Secretary The Boise Parks and Recreation Department is planning an information session on additional repairs to the "chute" at Camel's Back Park. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 26 at 6 p.m. at the Camel's Back Park picnic area. In 2016, rock retaining walls and stone steps were installed at the top of the "chute" to stop erosion at the top of the hillside. However, city officials have noticed additional erosion at the bottom of the hillside and believe that extending the steps will be safer for park visitors and reduce the need for further maintenance, while still preserving the area for winter recreation such as sledding. If you can't attend the meeting but wish to submit comments, call or email Project Coordinator Toby Norton. Additional information on the project is available at the Boise Parks and Recreation website. By Shannon Reagan, HNA Secretary
The City of Boise wants to know what kids love about their neighborhoods! As part of National Neighborhood Month, kids 12 and under are invited to draw a picture of something they love about their neighborhood. What would you draw about The Highlands? Download the form and turn it in by September 23. Art can be dropped off at any Boise Public Library! location or mailed to: Community Engagement Boise City Hall PO Box 500 Boise, Idaho 83701-0500 Three winners will be chosen the week of September 24. Prize packages include family packs to Idaho IceWorld, Zoo Boise, and an Energize Our Neighborhoods gift basket. Winners will also be invited to the Good Neighbor Awards ceremony to receive their prize. The artwork will be displayed in Boise City Hall during the Energize Boise Celebration on September 28 and used on the city's social media channels. For more information, visit the City of Boise's website. By Shannon Reagan, HNA Secretary A community meeting on the proposed plans for a new Highlands Elementary School is set for Wednesday, September 19 at 6:30 pm. The meeting will be held in the gym. Hutchison Smith Architects has been working on the design phase throughout the summer months. According to the Boise School District, many suggestions made by neighbors and stakeholders were considered during the design process, including:
In March, the Boise School District decided to rebuild rather than renovate the school, after detailed analysis and survey results from more than 600 members of the community. The project is expected to cost $9,680,000 and is part of a bond passed by Boise voters in March 2017. Highlands Elementary students will be relocated while the school is rebuilt. |
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