East Parkcenter Bridge Revisited

This past summer we posted an article giving our readers an update on the East Parkcenter Bridge. In the piece we were complimentary about the bridge under construction -  project sighting, the user friendly design and its’ ample attention to both pedestrians and bicyclists. Now that the project is complete, we are happy to report that our earlier predictions about the traffic, Bown Crossing and the minimal neighborhood invasiveness have been born out.

As the Idaho Statesman pointed out in a recent addition, Bown Crossing is booming! With an eclectic compliment of restaurants, specialty shops, professional services and attractions, it seems to have something for everyone. With that said, people, pets, kids, bicyclists and pedestrians seem to be flocking there and why wouldn’t you?

In addition to the already abundant parks in the area, soon we will have yet another. The seventy acre Marianne Williams Park is being constructed on the North side of the river just under and to the East of the bridge. As the new park takes shape, the bike path that presently runs parallel to Highway 21 will be rerouted through the park allowing a closer river experience. More details about the park can be obtained through the Boise Parks Department.

We are thrilled with the changes in our neighborhood and encourage those of you who are unacquainted with Southeast Boise to check it out.  It has been well planned out from the very beginning and we cannot imagine living anywhere else!

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