JUNE NIBJ: The North Idaho growth predicament
Boundary County officials have lauded the work of some private developers who have expanded the affordable housing market in Bonners Ferry. Jim and Brenda Ball have built almost 230 units in the county, many of which are leased at below the county’s median rental cost. Construction for 16 single-story units on the South Hill is almost complete.
Photo by NED NEWTON
Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint and Bonners Ferry — the administrative and cultural anchors of their respective counties — are all pursuing strategies to meet the persistent demand for affordable living in North Idaho.
High-density housing has consistently emerged as a solution to ease the pressure of accommodating growth.
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