A retirement village in Boise for Christian pastors and missionaries who “ gave their life to God’s mission ” is now on track to go through major redevelopment.
But some of the community’s age-70-and-up residents aren’t happy about the change, mainly because it would include a new public street. They are used to living in a peaceful community where they can walk to the dining hall and community center, sheltered from traffic.
Some neighbors are less than thrilled, too.
Nonetheless, the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved the redevelopment plan proposed by Boise Christian Homes at 3223 N. 36th St., to update its aging village in a residential neighborhood midway between State Street and Hill Road.
Boise Christian Homes provides affordable housing for retired Christians. About 36 residents live there, said Lynn Holmes, vice president of Boise Christian Homes’ board. Most are over 70 years old, several are in their mid-80s, and some are in their early 90s, Holmes said.