Sycamore Commons celebrates opening of 53 affordable apartments in Boise
Sycamore Commons in Boise opens 53 affordable apartments in a repurposed nursing facility, with phase two adding 30 more units by 2027.
Housing Week returns to Boise with focus on affordable solutions
Housing Week returns to Boise April 13-17 to promote affordable housing through forums, tours, and workshops led by ULI Idaho.
These 54 southwest Idaho nonprofits will benefit from record fundraising effort
Avenues for Hope set a record by raising $6.1 million for housing nonprofits in southwest Idaho, boosting homelessness prevention and affordable housing efforts.
Affordable housing policy available in Idaho as legislative session starts
Idaho lawmakers are weighing a state tax credit to boost affordable housing, inspired by a North Idaho project that keeps homes attainable for workers.
Institution banks on key partnership to aid development
KeyBank awards a $200,000 bicentennial grant to Boise-based NewWest Community Capital to expand affordable housing and community development lending in Idaho.
ICCU and LEAP partner for affordable homeownership solutions
A $5M partnership between ICCU and LEAP Housing brings deed-restricted workforce homes to Mountain Home, creating income-matched ownership at Falcons Landing.
Business and community effort lifts Nampa elevator project to reach Golden goal
LEAP Housing raised over $260K to upgrade elevators at Golden Glow Tower in Nampa, ensuring seniors maintain safe, independent access to essential areas of their homes.
Free training for workforce housing available to Idaho communities
LEAP Housing’s free Workforce Housing 101 course helps Idaho communities address the state’s housing shortage and support a stronger local economy.
A mushroom farm in Kenya and fungi-based panels give hope for sustainable building
A Nairobi startup is turning mushroom roots into eco-friendly, low-cost building panels, helping tackle Kenya’s housing crisis sustainably.
Affordable housing development breaks ground in Boise
Dorado Station Apartments will add 212 new units to Boise’s West Bench by 2027, expanding affordable housing through public-private partnerships.
McLean selects new leader for Boise Planning and Development
Mayor McLean names Maureen Brewer as Boise’s planning director, highlighting her work on housing, homelessness, and city development.
Grant makes expanded home repair program possible in Boise
Services like electrical, plumbing, roofing and HVAC repairs are among those provided through the program and serves owner-occupied homes within Ada and Canyon counties.



















