Illustrative vision
Currently, the Parkcenter bridge is a utilitarian necessity. It’s a loud, asphalt artery designed solely to move vehicles across the Boise River, severing the natural flow of the riparian environment. This vision heals that divide by submerging vehicular traffic into a concealed tunnel beneath a terraced park lid. In a bold move of adaptive reuse, the existing elevated bridge structure is transformed into a landscaped garden crossing exclusively for pedestrians, animals, and cyclists. By burying the noise and elevating the lived experience, a mere roadway becomes a world-class riverfront landmark connecting the Greenbelt.
This concept is an invitation to explore a possibility. It is not an approved or completed project.
Explore the connected idea: the Boise Civic Path