The public is getting it’s first look at a new development on the banks of the Snake River in Idaho Falls.
Snake River landing will be an impressive addition to the community.
The ground shaking, open house is underway here, and it’s bringing in a huge crowd.
The main purpose of the project is to bring the community together; and make downtown and this part of town better connected.
This will encompass 400 acres, stretching from Pancheri Drive to Sunnyside Road.
Earlier today on our tour along the Snake River, and we also, spoke to one of the developers.
Stafford Smith, developer: “This area is so beautiful it ought to be shared, in connection with the city and their investment in building the park, and our park, in providing property… We have opportunity to build the crown jewel of the entire area, not just in Idaho Falls but all of south east Idaho.”
The project is well underway, so swing by and check it out.

Story by Araksya Karapetyan. Originally posted at: KIDK 3

The Snake River Development is expanding.
The project will stretch form Pancheri Drive to Sunnyside Road.
The area will encompass about 400 acres.
The goal is to bring the community together.
The entire project will may take up to 15 years to complete.

Story by Araksya Karapetyan. Originally posted at: KIDK 3

A conical roof was lowered onto the building south of Pancheri Drive, which is scheduled for completion in June.

In any property development, there’s a point where the people behind it say, “Now this is starting to look like something.”

For Ball Ventures, the company behind the Snake River Landing project south of Pancheri Drive, that moment was last week, when it put a 10,000-pound conical cap on the turret of its first big building. Read the rest of this entry »

We begin with major development that local corporations have planned, along the Snake River and Greenbelt.

The falls have been a focal point of the city for years…but this project may give it a run for it’s money.

“We’re very excited about it.”

It’s been five years in the making for Ball Ventures of Idaho Falls…but this new project on Miligian Road near the Pancheri bridge will start construction this summer.

“There will be office space, retail, residential, and restaurants.”

The project is part of the group’s 450 acres bought along the greenbelt…called “snake River Landing.”

“We hope to bring activity and excitement back to downtown.”

This office building marks the first step of this progress…and should be done by the end of the year.

“It’s amazing our greatest assest, the river, has been overlooked and used for industrial uses.”

The city has backed these plans from the beginning but know it’s a major undertaking.

“Roadways which are more pedestrian friendly and landscaping to an extent we have never seen.”

And not be outdone…The city is working on their own project which will start work next spring or summer… on the east side of the snake river..to extend the green belt to South Tourist Park.

“Ride your bike all the way into Freeman Park.”

Although no matter the project, both sides say Idaho Falls be the better for it.

“We believe we are creating something here that will be great for the community and a place to be proud of.”

Story by Abbey Gibb. Originally posted at: KIDK 3

Visionary Developers Reclaim the Snake River as the Heart and Soul of Idaho Falls.

Ball Ventures, renaissance partners, NAI Commerce One and McNeil Development are changing the face of Idaho Falls. The economic and commercial center of Southeast Idaho (Idaho’s second most populous region at almost 300,000), Idaho Falls is quickly becoming to the area what Boise is to the Treasure Valley.

These business leaders have been more than eager to work with IQ Idaho in letting the rest of Idaho, and especially the Treasure Valley, in on the massive urban renewal effort in Idaho Falls. Read the rest of this entry »